Alina Marie Berry Alina Marie Berry, 85, of Lone Pine, California, passed away peacefully at her home on December 11, 2024. Born on January 8, 1939, in Lone Pine to Perry and Cecelia (Carrasco) Pratt, Alina was a cherished member of the community who dedicated her life to family, friends, banking, and service to others. After spending her early school years in Avenal, California, Alina returned to her beloved Lone Pine, where she graduated from Lone Pine High School in 1956. She married her sweetheart, Jack Berry, in 1957, beginning a beautiful partnership that would span 64 years until his passing. Alina began her distinguished banking career on her 18th birthday in 1957, eventually rising to become Branch Manager at both Bank of America and El Dorado Savings Bank, positions she held for over three decades. Her greatest professional satisfaction came from helping local families achieve their dreams of homeownership. During her career, she briefly served as Lo Inyo School Secretary and Assistant Inyo County Treasurer-Tax Collector, before returning to her true calling in banking. She retired in 2014 after 57 years of dedicated service to her community. Throughout her life, Alina was deeply committed to community service. She served on the Lone Pine Unified School Board and held board positions with both the Friends of the Lone Pine Library and the Eastern Sierra Museum. Her dedication to the community extended to active involvement with the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce, Inyo Associates, St. Rose Society, and numerous book clubs, where she shared her passion for reading and lifelong learning. Known for her quick wit, sharp intelligence, and wonderful sense of humor, Alina cultivated deep and lasting friendships throughout her life. Her friends treasured her company and the joy she brought to every gathering. While raising her family, she found delight in attending her sons’ sporting events, family picnics, camping trips, and weekend adventures exploring four-wheel-drive roads and cutting firewood. She and Jack shared a passion for travel, embarking on numerous adventures across Europe, Australia, and Japan, with special affection for Alaska. They enjoyed cruises, long train journeys, and river voyages together with their closest friends. Above all, Alina and Jack treasured their life in Lone Pine, their deep connections with family and friends, and most importantly, their love for each other. Alina is survived by her sons Mark and Dan (Julie); grandchildren Mark Jr., Rachel, Steven, Alina, Blaise, and Gabriel; great-grandchildren Peter, James, Foster, and Briar; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents Perry and Cecelia Pratt, and her brothers Tom, Dick and Dan Pratt. A Rosary will be held on Thursday, December 19th at 10:30 AM at the Santa Rosa Catholic Church in Lone Pine, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. A reception will be held following Mass at the new location of the Alabama Hills Cafe in Lone Pine.

Mt. Whitney Funeral Home directing.