Dr. John Peter BERBERICH "Doc" A resident of Bellevue, WA. for over 30 years, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at the age of 64. He was born April 8, 1938 in Los Angeles, CA. He served in the U.S. Marines for two years from 1956-57 and was stationed in Japan. Dr. Berberich received a Masters in Psychology from UCLA and received his Ph.D. in Psychology from UCLA in November of 1968. He was a member of the Theta Xi fraternity. He was a former basketball player for UCLA under John Wooden and played professional basketball in the ABA for the San Francisco Saints. John loved all sports. He was an avid golfer and has a hole in one to his credit. An Associate professor in Psychology at the University of WA and the head of the U of W psychology Clinic, he was appointed by Governor Dixle Lee Ray to the Psychology Licensing Board. He taught at the FBI Academy and was the first appointed psychologist for the Seattle Police Dept. He maintained a private Clinical Psychology practice for over 30 years. He also worked for the U.S. Veterans Admin. He worked extensively in industry, public safety, and the court system as an evaluator, consultant, and expert. He was a 15-year survivor of Hodgkin's disease. His many friends will remember his delightful sense of humor. He was a mentor to many, a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Most of all, he was our friend. Survivors include his loving wife, Maribeth; daughter, Jill Ann Lang of Vancouver, WA; stepdaughter, Shannon O'Keefe of Seattle, WA; son, John Eric Berberich of Carnation, CA. and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Emil Berberich; mother, Emily R. Bednar; and stepfather, Bryce R. Bednar. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, June 24th at The City Church, 9051 - 132nd, Kirkland. Memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society - Western Washington Chapter, 192 Nickerson, Suite 100, Seattle, WA. 98109 and the American Heart Assn., Washington Affiliate, 4414 Woodland Park Ave. N., Seattle, WA. 98103. GREEN'S BELLEVUE FUNERAL HOME Jun 21, 2002 Seattle Times