At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, February 22, 2010 Charmaine (Schenk) Bierling of Exeter and formerly of Crediton in her 60th year. Beloved wife of John Bierling. Dear mother of Wendy Bierling and Kevin Rudy of Crediton, Derek Bierling of London and Jerry Bierling and Sherry Vrooman of Exeter. Loving grandmother of Ashley and Rachel; Tristan and Mathew and Alexzander, Liam and Abbey. Dear daughter of Gerald Schenk of Crediton and the late Rita Schenk. Daughter-in-law of Gladys Bierling of Hensall and the late Andy Bierling. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Susan and Joe Regier, Tammy and Steve Bibby, Lorie and Bob VanValkengoed all of Crediton, Bonnie Schenk of Zurich, Dennis and Kathleen Bierling of Exeter and Bob and Debbie Bierling of St. Thomas. Predeceased by her brother Donald.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 25th at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Crediton Cemetery.
Donations to the Salvation Army or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Charmaine (Schenk) Bierling
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
rachel
we love you grandma by rachel tristan mathew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
rachel
we miss you grandma we all love you.
Jerry Ellis
Although I never new Charmaine, I know her son Derek. If she was anything at all like him (which she must have been) what a wonderful lady she would have been to meet. Love and prayers to all the family and friends during these sad days that follow. I’m very glad to know your son Derek Charmaine.
Diane Scott
Hi John
Just wanted to extend my condolences to you and your family. I am in Brantford now and I just heard. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy (nee`Guy) Morrison
Memories of your niece’s wedding in late-May of 2007 brings back memories of time well spent in celebration.
My thoughts are with you…memories of being a teenager in Huron County come rushing back…
God Bless you & may the warm positive memories help you overcome the rough times that grief presents to us all.
In sincere sympathy, Judy.
Shelley Logan (Lily~)
I was shocked to hear of Charmaines’ passing ( Kala as I know her online) My thoughts and prayers go out to John and her family…She spoke of her family with such love on many many occasions…May Peace be with you during this sad time.
Jillian Collings and family
Jerry and family: My brother Matthew let me know that you have lost your mother. We wanted to let you know how sorry we are for your loss. Losing a father was hard, but losing a mother must be harder. Our deepest sympathy to you Jerry and your family. You will from this moment on, remember only the moments that mattered, when your mother cared for you and when she put a smile on your face. Thinking of you in your time of loss,
Sincerely,
Jillian Collings & Jeremy Straw
Matthew & Shelly Collings
Melinda AKA SteelLady
“Kala” as many of us called her in Acro before and after Acrochallenge, was a very dear and sweet woman. She was one of the first people I met in the early days of Acro and stayed friends throughout many different stages of Acro. The lady had a way with words………this is a great loss to us all. My prayers are to her family and many other friends who will miss her as much as I will. She was an inspiration to many.Blessings to all who have been touched by her sweetness, caring, beautiful words and beautiful heart.
Tom Hartai and family
John and family
Deepest condolences at this difficult time for you and your family.
Tom Hartai
Exeter
William Crawford
My condolences for your loss. May happy memories and the love of family, be a comfort to you in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
William (Bill) Crawford
Mike and Lucy Sedlak
Thinking of you all at this sad time. With deepest sympathies. Mike and Lucy
Colleen (aka 1derWoman)
You just never know how many lives you touch, even those whom you have never met face to face. Charmaine (aka kalamityjn) was well loved and very respected in our AcroChallenge community. Her kindness, wisdom and compassion were offered equally to all in the most gracious and nonjudgmental fashion. We all knew how much her family meant to her and we felt blessed to be part of an online family with her. Charmaine will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Colleen from Ontario
Gary and Nancy Kerr
Although many of us never met Charmaine in person we still deeply grieve her passing, and our heart-felt grief is the proper way to repay the unconditional gifts of friendship and love she bestowed on so many of her internet friends.
Charmaine’s ill-suited nickname “kalamityjn” was often shortened to Kala– probably because most of us are lazy and incompetent typists… but also because we instinctively knew that the real Calamity Jane wasn’t nearly as nice as our dear friend Charmaine, who deserved a far better nickname. So we called her Kala instead, which in Hawaiian means princess, a regal title that evokes the image of a beautiful girl in a royal garden, posing with her cherished pets– a parrot, and a small black dog…
In Sanskrit, the meanings of the name Kala include “art” and “skill”– both of which allude to the way Charmaine played the online word game where many of us met her: Artfully, skillfully– but always kindly and compassionately. (The definition of “artful skill” is beating your opponent so sweetly and completely they don’t even mind the thrashing you’ve just given them).
But it’s the Arabic meaning of Kala that probably best described Charmaine for many of us: Beloved. What a beautiful seven letter word for someone who so richly deserved love!
John, please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Gary and Nancy Kerr
Chris and Karrie Bibby
Aunt Tammy, Uncle Steve and Family,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your sister. Chop and I are thinking about you and wish to extend our condolences.
Chop, Karrie, Nova and Colten
Sharon
I’m another who knew Charmaine as my friend, Kala. She was a very special person and we’ll all miss her terribly. She’ll be remembered as someone who was always willing to help whoever needed it. Even more important, we all knew her as a wife, mother, and grandmother whose family was more important to her than anything else in the world. I hope you will be comforted during this difficult time by the knowledge that Charmaine was so special that even her online friends, many who never had the pleasure of meeting her, could see her inner beauty. She will always hold a place in my heart.
Sharon
a.k.a. Jane Eyre
Curtis Cookson
Dear John and family:
I am very sorry for your loss, and my thoughts are with you.
Curtis Cookson
Jennifer Watson (aka *Chik*)
Charmaine (or as we knew her, kalamityjn aka kala) will be missed by many. She was one of our Breakfast Club ladies, and she touched many of our lives, each in a wonderful way. I can’t express how deeply saddened we are by the loss of this wonderful lady. She was truly a class act. Our Breakfast Club won’t be the same without her.
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Charmaine’s family. It was truly a blessing to have shared part of our lives with her.
We will truly miss you, “Kala”.
Joe and Mary Raffoul
John & Family ;
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Charmaine . Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God give you the strength and comfort needed to keep Charmaine’s life in your memories.
Sincerely
Joe and Mary Raffoul
Sharilyn Ferguson
Kala was my wonderful friend whom I first met and made friends with when I first started Acro, we had lot’s of laughs and fun, I wrote many poems for her that are in my Poetry Book that is published right now. She’s a amazing person and i will truly miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. The heaven has gained and angel as she was one here!! (((((((((Charmaine aka)))))))) Kala Love you sweetie oxox You are with my Mom!! oxox oxox oxox oxox :*( Love you… Love You!!!
Julanne Wood (seattlerain on Acrochallenge)
Kala, as the name I knew her by, was a lovely woman who remembered me when times got tough and never let the words of others sway her view. I will always be grateful for her strength, generosity and support. My greatest sympathies go out to her husband who she spoke of with abundant love and all her family.
Dave Frayne
To John and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave Frayne
Amy Collins ( talenstoi)
kala was an amazing woman who brought a smile to so many on the acro boards…she always had an encouraging word to offer and will missed by so many people……..my thoughts and prayers are with john and all the family…..
Katie Pickering & Jamie Lunn
Sorry to hear abour your loss. Deepest sympathy for the whole family, our thoughts are with you all!
Love Katie and Jamie
Mike and JoAnne Pickering and family
Our deepest sympathies to your families, there are no words to take away the pain you feel today but your memories will keep her in your hearts forever. Mike and JoAnne
Barry & Carolyn Southcott
Bierling & Schenk Families
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this sad time. May you find peace in the days ahead through your family, friends and memories of Charmaine.
Randy & Rose Harrigan
John, Gladys & Family
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Randy, Rose & family
Judy (Finkbeiner) & Barry Johnson
We were so sad to learn of Charmaine’s passing, and at such a young age. Our prayers and thoughts are with her family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Judy (FInkbeiner) and Barry Johnson
Irene Finkbeiner
To the Schenk and Bierling families:
I was so very sad to learn that Charmaine had passed. Thoughts and prayers and sympathy are with you all during this time of sorrow and loss.
With condolences,
Irene Finkbeiner
CJ Cox (CalamiTea)
((((Kala and her family)))))
My heart aches for your loss. Please know that her online friends also grieve for this beautiful lady. On so many occasions, she reached out and helped people over and over again. The world is the worse for her absence but heaven gets another wonderful addition. As our Acrochallenge family might say: WWMYTK – We Will Miss You Terribly Kala!
Patti Hoffele (Bierling)
John, Wendy, Kevin,Derek, and Jerry
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Patti
John Wysman
John;
My sincere sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless !
John Wysman,
Jared Vandongen
John & Family,
We would like to convey our deepest sympathy to all of you, in this time difficult time.
Sincerly,
Jared & Naomi Vandongen
Sharon Klein
My deepest felt sympathy to you John and your family. My what a beautiful wife you had; so so sweet. Always had a smiling face to greet you when she came into the dental office.
What a beautiful photo you have posted. She will be deeply missed by many. Sharon
Rebekah Baylus
Dear Bierling family,
Charmaine (who we all knew as kalamityjn, or Kala), will be so dearly missed by all of her online family. We have shared laughs and sorrows, and she has always been right there with a prayer, an encouragement, a smile. For all of you, John and family, I send you a prayer, in honor of Kala.
Rebekah
Stan & Betty Johns
John,we are so sorry for your loss. Your family needs you now, take care of each other, our sincere condolances
Stan & Betty Johns
Amy
Charmaine (aka AuntieKala) you were a complete angel to us here on earth, and now your an Angel up in Heaven, You touched soo many lives in our lil online world.. The Clubbers will miss u most off all, but there are others there who will miss you as well, you touch peoples lives deeply. soo my prayer n thoughts go out to your family n friends..and may you RIP Kala.. Charmaine if you see this post from heaven, I sure hope theres an awesome breakfast buffet ..
to Charmaines Family – my deepest sympathies
Al & Vickie Harvey
Our deepest sympathy to John and family
Al and Vickie Harvey
Exeter
Charles and Phyllis Collett and Family
Our condolences to John and Family.
We are so sorry to hear of Charmaines passing. I am glad that I got to have a little visit with her a couple of weeks ago. She has been a friend since she was five years old. She will be missed by many.God bless the family that is left to mourn the loss of a loved one
Elisa Sadler (QueenBeeNC)
My sympathy and heartfelt prayers are with your family Kala, I know you are watching over them all now as you always did, God Bless you all at this time
Ted Furanna
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Mel & Kathy Winger
Sorry to hear of your loss.Our deepest sympathy is with you John & your family
Earl Lippert
To the family,,,,so very sorry for your loss of Charmaine so soon in her young life,my thoughts are with you ,,and to her father, Gerald ,was good to be your neighbour all those years,,my sincere condolence to all
Deb and Dick Lord
To the Bierling and Schenk Families
Thinking of you during this time of sorrow.
With sympathy,
Dick and Deb Lord and Family
Justin Ducharme
John,Wendy and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this trying time. My deepest sympathy.
Sylvia Bullas
Dear John and family
My deepest sympathy to all of you at this sad and dificult time. Take good care of each other.
Sincerely Sylvia (Johns) Bullas
Louise MacDonald
To the Shenck and Bierling Families
So very sorry to here of Charmaine’s passing .May God be with you at this time..
Dennis and Louise MacDonald
jodi inson
too jerry and derek sending you my sympathy for the loss of your mom
Price family
Our deepest of sympathy at this time in your life.
Sincerely,
Joanne, Deb, Cindy and Rick Price and famiies
Rick Riley (Rixter)
Charmaine will be missed by more people than you will know. I’m so sorry for your loss.
((((((kala))))))…our Breakfast Club will never be the same.
sincerely-Rick Riley
Jami White
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time. Thinking of everyone!
Jami White
Willie and Linda O'Rourke
May it comfort you that we are thinking of you in the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister.,and aunt.
May the memories bring you peace in the days to come.
With Sympathy,
Willie and Linda O’Rourke
Lloyd and Bonnie (Sims) Mathers
John, Gerry and Families,
We are so very sorry to hear of Charmaine’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Carol Greer
Thinking of you and your family..words can’t express how sorry I am, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue, Jeff & Jake Johnson
Our sincere condolences to both the Bierling Family and the Schenk Family at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nikki Camello
My Heart breaks for the loss of such a wonderful person, Although we only chatted online, she was a good friend and will be sadly missed by her fellow Breakfast Clubbers, Prayers go to her family we are deeply deeply sorry for your loss.
Laura McQuarrie (MsMcQ)
My prayers are with you, I hope God fills the void in your heart.
Bill & Shirley Climie
Thinking about you and holding you in our prayers.
Ted & Judy Beernink
John & Family ;
We are so shocked and sorry to hear of the passing of Charmaine . Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely
Ted & Judy Beernink
Maryann,Amber and Landon Kenney and Jeff Sutherland
John, Wendy, Derek and Jerry:
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Michael & Jodi Boyle
John, Wendy, Jerry & family
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the people whose lives were touched by Charmaine.
Sincerly Mike & Jodi Boyle
Barbara Mitchell
Jerry Im sorry to hear about your mother. My prayers are with you sincerely Barbara Mitchell
Brenda and Don Morgan
Gerry, John, and family, We are extremely sorry to hear about Charmaine’s passing. She was always so friendly when ever I saw her, and I know how much she is going to be missed. Our thoughts are with you all at this time,
Rick & Gina Tomaszewski
John
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Rick & Gina Tomaszewski
Bob & Grace Clarke , Belle River
John & Family ; We are so sorry to hear of your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Rick and Tracy Gower
John and Family
You have our love and prayers.
you have our deepest Sympathy.
( Love You Johnny B. )
Rick and Tracy ( Johns ) Gower
Claire & Winona Hoffman,
Bierling and Schenk familys:
Our Hearts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time with the loss of your loved one..
Dale Grant
My deapest sympathies to you John and your family, She was a great friend.
Dale Grant
Gordon and Margaret Bennett
John and family:
While we can not be with you tomorrow or Thursday, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time and always.
Sincerely Gordon and Margaret.
Pat Stewart, Jackie &Ray Brown
To John,Wendy,Jerry Sherry and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Charmaine.We are thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Pat Stewart Jackie&Ray Brown
Don Reid and Ruth Kleiber
John and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Don and Ruth
Rob& Dale Marshall
Jerry , John and Family
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
Sincerely
Rob and Dale Marshall
Sherrie Thomson
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Justin Roberts
I am sorry to hear about your mother and grandma my condolence
Gerald & Jane Dearing
John & family;
Our sympathy is with you in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Gerald & Jane Dearing