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Obituary For Lavern Edward Sorgaard
August 8, 1927 – June 9, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lavern Edward Sorgaard on June 9, 2023 at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital after a brief illness.
Lavern was born on August 8,1927 to parents Minnie and Lars Sorgaard at Johanna’s, in smith. He grew up on the family homestead in La Glace with his younger siblings Thelma, Edna and Chester. Lavern was a lifelong farmer and did many different jobs to keep the farm going. He had a passion for the community and was actively involved with the church and Sons of Norway. This led him to run for the County of Grande Prairie Board in the early 80’s.
Lavern met the love of his life, Irene Lageregren from Edmonton, and got married October 4, 1969. They led a life of travel, with a love of camping. Lavern and Irene left the farm at the amazing age of 90 and spent their last years at Prairie Lake Seniors Community.
Lavern leaves behind his brother Chester, nephews and nieces Laurel (Doug), Randy (Laura), Shelley, Lynn (Ron), Edward, Trina (Jeff), Irene’s nieces, Deanie (Dave), Wendy, and many great nieces and nephews. The Rosvold kids held a special place in his heart as well.
He was predeceased by his wife Irene, his parents and his sisters.
Donations can be made to the Calvary Lutheran Church PO 204 La Glace, Alberta T0H 2J0.
A Viewing for Lavern will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 7pm at Bear Creek Funeral Home, 11802 99 Avenue Grande Prairie and A Funeral service for Lavern will be held on Friday, June 23rd at 11am.at Calvary Lutheran Church in La Glace, AB .
Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780 830 7742 bearcreekfuneral.com
Services
22
Jun
Visitation
07:00 PM
Bear Creek Funeral Home 11802 99 Ave Grande Prairie, AB T8W 0C7
08/08/1927 09/06/2023
Death notice for the town of: Grande-Prairie, Province: Alberta
death notice Lavern Edward Sorgaard 08/08/1927 09/06/2023
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