Obituary for Roger Douglas Ungstad
Sept. 7, 1955 – Oct. 24, 2020
With heavy hearts we mournfully announce the passing of Roger Douglas Ungstad. After a hard fought battle with cancer he passed peacefully with family by his side on October 24, 2020. Roger was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His kind and gentle demeanour, humour, and sharp wit will be missed by all those who were lucky enough to know him.
Roger was born in Grande Prairie in 1955. He spent his early years living on the family farm near Goodwin. After the death of his father, the family moved into Grande Prairie. Roger worked as an electronic technician and tech supervisor for the Department of Transportation / Nav Canada airports for close to 35 years. He then started the career he loved, being Grandpa and babysitter to his grandchildren when Eric and Joanna were at work.
Roger is survived by his wife Charlene and his three children Ian, Eric (Joanna), and Andrea (Jonathan). He cherished time spent with his grandchildren Mya, Hannah, and Eli. Family was very important to Roger and he always enjoyed getting together with his brothers David (Edie), Steven (Shelly) and their families. He was blessed to have many close friends who will miss camping with him, the crib games, and his famous Christmas letters that were always written from his heart.
Roger was predeceased by his father Gerald Ungstad and his mother Edith Tenborg, and step-father Maurice Tenborg.
Roger was a humble man and wished to forgo a funeral or celebration of life. His family will gather and hold a private ceremony in the spring at the Goodwin Cemetery. No charity has been named in memory; friends are welcome to donate to a charity of their choice, if they so wish.
Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780 830 7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Roger Douglas Ungstad 07/09/1955 24/10/2020..
Décès pour la Ville: Grande-Prairie, Province: Alberta