BERRY PIPER's Obituary
Died peacefully at the age of 95. Berry was a long time Hayward resident, and for the past 11-1/2 years resided at Casa Sandoval. Originally from Warren Arkansas, he joined the United States Navy in 1940. In December of 1941 he was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Indianapolis. The Indianapolis left Pearl Harbor on December 6th with the carrier group for a training exercise and thus missed the attack on the 7th. As a Radioman, Berry was among the first who heard the news of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He went on to serve on three more ships during the war and was honorably discharged in 1946. After his service in the Navy, Berry travelled around the country and worked on a Lobster boat in Massachusetts and as a driver for an Archbishop in New York. Shortly after Berry relocated to California, he met his wife, Dorothy Eurick, and they married in 1950. Berry worked at the Alameda Naval Air Station as a jet mechanic and after taking an early retirement, worked another 11 years for the United Can Company. He had a love of aviation and had his pilot’s license. Gardening, travel and ball room dancing were also some of his passions. Berry had numerous friends and was loved by everyone he touched. He was a member of many clubs, including The Five Spot Dance Club, Moose Lodge of Castro Valley and the VFW Hayward Post 1882 of which he was Commander in the late 50’s. Berry is survived by his daughter Leesa Piper Teves, son-in-law John Teves and step-grandchildren Kristina and Michael Teves, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Berry was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, his sister Helen and his brother Leroy who died just four days before Berry. A memorial service will be held at the Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward on July 1, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. In the Reflection Chapel.
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