Sandy resident Donnie Berreth died Sunday, September 13, 2009 at his home. He was 40.
A Memorial Service will be held at Sandy Baptist Church on Saturday, September 26th at 2:00 p.m.
Donald Joe Berreth was born to John and Terry Kay (Zimmerman) Berreth on January 6, 1969 in Oregon City, Oregon. He was raised in the Oregon City area, and received his schooling there graduating from Oregon City High School in 1987. Donnie furthered his education at Mt. Hood Community College and Clackamas Community College eventually receiving his Journeyman Welder Certification.
He met Teresa Laws and they were married January 6, 2005. They moved to Sandy 3 years ago where Teresa managed the Hood Chalet Mobile Home Park. Donnie worked for Far West Steel as a metal fabricator.
Donnie enjoyed his job as a welder, playing his electric guitar and writing songs.
He is survived by his wife Teresa of Sandy; his parents, John and Terry Berreth of Oregon City; sister, Shannon Berreth of Oregon City; brother Jason Berreth of Eugene; 3 nephews and one neice.