Joan Berner

Died peacefully at home in Santa Fe, NM January 9, 2014 at the age of 87. A devoted champion of social justice and human rights, she was the loving heartbeat of our family. Born August 3, 1926 in New York City, she is survived by loving partner Patricia Romer, sons Fred Berner (Liz Manne), Paul Berner (Jackie Frederick-Berner) and Marc Berner, grandsons Michael (Ilana) Sackler-Berner, grandsons Benjamin and Theodore Berner, granddaughter Laura (Bill) Tancredi, three great grandchildren, and brothers-in-law Gene Scott (Jan) Romer and Philip (Kathy) Romer. Pre-deceased by dear friend Lotte Kunstler. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Human Rights Campaign (hrc.org) and Southern Poverty Law Center (splcenter.org). This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.