Brian Emil Berentson

Brian Berentson grew up in Mount Vernon, Washington and graduated in 1983 from Mount Vernon High School. He was involved as a class officer, enjoyed baseball, basketball, and was friendly and easy-going. Following high school he attended Skagit Valley College and pursued a degree in technical arts. Brian married Marlaine Tenderholt on May 11, 1991 and made their home in Lynnwood, Washington. Together they made a loving family with Marlaines two girls, Liberty and Tanya, and added two more children, Brian Jr. and Brooke. Brian and Marlaine also have three grandchildren, Tre, Angelina, and Tank (Joey junior). Brian loved being a dad and a g-pa. He was a very active man; some of his favorite activities include: skiing, taking his dogs Max and Mandy for a run in the park, fishing, swimming, and date nights with Marlaine. He also loved taking trips to Florida with his family.Brian loved being with family and friends and loved cooking and enjoyed life. He enjoyed barbequing, making spicy Mexican food, and was the family all-star gravy maker and could de-bone a turkey in less than ten minutes. Brian shared a passion for the Mariners with Marlaine and his family. He enjoyed the Seahawks and being the 12th man. Family gatherings were important to Brian, especially holidays. Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and birthdays were often spent together with extended family. Brians love of computers eventually landed him a job with Microsoft where he was an employee for 15 years as a hardware and software engineer. He was a vital part of Microsofts X-box Team and won an award for outstanding leadership. Brian traveled for Microsoft to China, Taiwan, Japan, and Belgium overseeing production and facilitating communication. Brian suffered a tragic accident while scuba diving off the Edmonds pier on April 17, 2009. He was rescued, revived, and was diagnosed with an anoxic brain injury. He remained in a coma for six and a half months, valiantly fighting to communicate and return to his family. Brian suffered set-backs and complications from his coma. He eventually went to be with his Lord on November 11, 2009. Within the last few moments of life he was surrounded by his children playing the music he had been listening to his whole life with Marlaine snuggled in bed with him and he passed away, pain free and in peace.Brian is survived by his wife Marlaine, his children Liberty King and family (Joey and lil Joey-Tank; and older brother Tre), Tanya Tenderholt and family (Andre and little Angelina), Brian Jr.; and Brooke. In addition he is survived by his father, Oliver (Evelyn) Berentson and family (Ron, Diana, Connie, Mark) his mother, Joyce Berentson, his sister Cheryl (Chris, Amy and Kevin) Felt. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and coworkers.Marlaine and family would like to thank Microsoft and Brians co-workers for their help and generosity concerning Brian. Family would like to thank Pastor Mark of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood and Pastor Kevin from Salem Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon for their friendship to Brian and guidance through this difficult time. They would also like to thank the many family, friends, and coworkers that took the time to visit Brian and give words of encouragement and prayer on the Caring Bridge website.Brian can be viewed from 10am to 5pm on Friday, November 20 at Becks Funeral Home, 405 Fifth Ave. S in Edmonds, 425-771-1234. His funeral will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 1 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW in Lynnwood; with Committal following at Restlawn Memorial Park. Following the Committal a recn will be held back at Trinity Lutheran Church at 3:30 pm. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to offset costs to Becks Funeral home or Trinity Lutheran Church.