Clarence Rogene Berrien

Clarence Rogene Berrien II 57, of Sterling Heights, died Wednesday July 5, 2006 at Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Mt. Clemens. 57, of Dryden, died Wednesday July 5, 2006 at Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Mt. Clemens. Husband and soul mate of Donnetta Berrien, father of Ivan and fiancée Michelle; grandsons Donte, Jevan, Derek, son, Mark (Crystal) and grandchildren Justin, Joel, Jarred and Jerell; daughter, Alinda (Steve) grandchildren, Alivia and William, daughter, Neena (Craig) and grandchildren, Alex, Aaron, Andrew and Austin, daughter, Fedora (Anthony) and grandchildren Shawn, Keith, Stuart, Troy, and Owen; son, Jonathan (Rachel) and grandchildren Chyenne, Jonathon Jr.; son, Jason (Erica) and grandchildren Jade and Alexia; son, Jacob (Jennifer) and grandchildren Asia and Wyatt; son, David and grandson Hunter; daughter Tabitha (Patrick) grandsons, Logan and Drake; daughter, Lillian (Tony) granddaughter Amelia; son Clarence III (D’Ann) grandchildren, Ian, Julien and Aaliyah; daughter, Hanneke (Tyson) and grandson Gavin; daughter, Julia (deceased) Mikel; daughter, Amber; son, Clayton (Mary); son, Joseph and Fiancée Emily; son, Kevin; son of Clarence Berrien and Bertha Allison; brother of Deborah, Anthony, Joseph (deceased), Elwood and Robert Berrien. Clarence was born August 1, 1949, he was the second of six children and the oldest son. Clarence was a hard worker. He learned the value of hard work from his grandparents. Clarence began working on his family’s hog farm at a young age. Soon after he was able to run the farm on his own. Clarence was very proud of his sister and brothers. He often told his children stories of what they meant in his life. He had a great love for all of them. He enjoyed telling his children about his days of hard work and what it instilled in him. Clarence found his sweetheart at the age of 18. Donnetta was quickly to become his other half. Clarence and Donnetta were married, January 3rd, 1970. They began a life of love together that would last their entire marriage. Their example of a love relationship has made all of their children eager to marry and set up family life. Clarence and Donnetta became pregnant with their first child one year later. Alinda was born to them in 1971 followed by Jacob, Tabitha, Lillian, Clarence, Hanneke, Julia, and Amber. When Amber was a baby Donnetta’s sister Sonja passed away and Clarence and Donnetta adopted her five children who had been closely raised with their own children up to that point. Clarence and Donnetta had hearts full of love and did not hesitate to receive Ivan, Mark, Neena, Jason, and David into their hearts. Clarence was full of vigor, strength, and love for the Lord. This love for the Lord caused Clarence and Donnetta to continue to have children after adopting five Clayton, Joseph and Kevin where born and brought the count to 18 children! Clarence never hesitated even after almost losing Donnetta to death due to a miscarriage. His faith only increased and he encouraged his children to pray and through that they learned about miracles. Donnetta was raised back up after being pronounced dead. Clarence taught his children to hope against hope. Because of this songs of praise have been going up continually from his wife and children. Clarence was very involved with the community. He had a great love for all of the fellow students on his children’s sporting teams. Even though he had a large family he always had room for more. There are to many to list but they know they are additional children that won Clarence’s heart. Clarence loved the Lord and loved the friends. He put a great love for the church in his children’s hearts. Of late, Clarence has been continually speaking of his love for the church and his desire that things go well for the friends in Detroit Christian Fellowship. He often told his children that something great was going to happen in Detroit. Clarence was connected heart and soul to his wife Donnetta. They had many plans for golf lessons, traveling, and anything that they could enjoy with each other. Donnetta will be lost without her soul mate. His family honors the memory of Clarence and invite you to visit and share Friday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Richmond, 71235 Memphis Ridge Road, Richmond, and attend funeral services 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Yale Community High School, 247 School Drive, Yale 48097, with 10:00 a.m. visiting. Rev. Jether Vinson, pastor of Detroit Christian Fellowship Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Yale. Memorials are suggested to “Wishes of the Family”. For information and Guest Book kaatzfunerals.com

Clarence Rogene Berrien

August 1, 1949 - July 5, 2006