Kenneth M. Bertok
July 04, 1957 - March 12, 2011
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Kenneth M. Bertok
July 04, 1957 - March 12, 2011
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Bertok, Kenneth
July 4, 1957 – March 12, 2011
Ken passed away at age 53, after a one-year battle with cancer. Ken is survived by his wife of 23 years, Tina and their son Alec. He was born in Toledo, OH and earned an MBA and a BBA from the University of Toledo. Ken joined McCormack & Farrow as a Partner in 2001. He had over 29 years of management recruiting and human resources experience. Before joining McCormack and Farrow, Ken was Senior Vice President of Client Services for a west coast recruiting management firm. Prior to that, he worked in Corporate Recruitment at First Interstate Bank and in Human Resources at Ohio Citizens Bank. Ken is past President of the Orange County Chapter of the National Human Resources Association NHRA.
He was a member of the Center Club in Costa Mesa, CA and an avid sports fan. He will always be remembered by his kindness and generosity, by everyone. Also surviving are his sisters Barbara Ed Turner, Carol Bob VanNewhouse and his brother Chuck Chris Bertok, in addition to a number of brother and sister-in-laws, niece and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Charlie and Clara Bertok and his niece Amy Turner. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Mission Church of Orange County GOMSOC.
Visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 followed by Trisagion at 7 p.m at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 4949 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604. Burial will follow at El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: GOMSOC, 27129 Calle Arroyo, Suite 1803, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 or St. Anne School ? marked ‘Bertok’ in the memo section of the check, 32451 Bear Brand Rd., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
29 responses to Kenneth M. Bertok
Maureen Ireland says:
March 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to those who love and cherish Ken. May he look down and watch over you and let you know he is still with you always.
Mo
Michelle says:
March 15, 2011
Uncle Ken had a laugh that was contagious – even if you didn’t know WHAT he was laughing about, you couldn’t help but to laugh along with him.
I have my Uncle Ken to thank for teaching me to catch, the fine art of eating Chex Mix in mass quantities, and teaching me that the DVD and/or VCR is better referred to as “The Taper”.
One of the best times in my life was when I got go visit my Aunt Tina and Uncle Ken in California 15 years ago when I was 16. They took me to Universal Studios, and Ken – god bless him – somehow scored a ticket that we could use to cut into the front of EVERY ride line! We rode the water coaster OVER AND OVER AGAIN, and laughed till we cried.
I sure am going to miss him.
Love always,
Michelle
Pam & Jim Baumia says:
March 15, 2011
To The Bertok Family:
You have our deepest sympathy on the
loss of your family member, Ken. We
did not know he was fighting the
battle of cancer. We read the Toledo Blade and we were shocked to
see the Obituary on Kenneth. You
have our prayers and thoughts to your whole family. God keep you in
his hands and help you, keep Him in
your heart always. Love ya, The Baumia Family
Stan and Dena Grevis-Smith says:
March 15, 2011
Tina, I was so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. I lit a candle in church in Ken’s memory and another for you and Alec. Our deepest sympathies. Love, Dena and Stan
Stan and Dena Grevis-Smith says:
March 15, 2011
Tina, I was so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. I lit a candle in church in Ken’s memory and another for you and Alec. Our deepest sympathies. Love, Dena and Stan