Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Philip Jorgensen
PHILIP MARIUS JORGENSEN, died Monday, January 26th, 2026 at the age of 91 years. He commends himself to God’s mercy alone, body and soul. He was the dear husband of his beloved, Irene, his partner and helper for 67 years. Together they raised four children: Jina, Michael, Gloria, and Mara; and enjoyed 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way.
Philip was born and baptized in New York City. He completed grade school in Brush, Colorado; middle school in Standard, AB; high school in Scranton, Iowa; B.A. at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn.; M. Div. at Luther Seminary in St. Paul Minn. In 1953, he received a direct divine call to be a pastor and was ordained January 1, 1961. He served his Lord Jesus Christ, head of the Church, beginning in 1958 at the Lutheran parish of St. Paul’s in Olds, Faith in Sundre, with preaching points in Valeview, and Innisfail. Then he served Him from 1965 – 1972 at Mt. Zion Lutheran in Edmonton, AB. From 1972 - 1978, he served the Lord at St. Ansgar Lutheran in Toronto. He served as Executive Director of Congregational Life for the ELCIC national church from 1978 - 1985. Then from 1985 – 1992, he served at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Lethbridge, AB. Finally, he served from 1992 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran in Canmore, AB. He also served by writing eight books and numerous essays.
A Funeral Service will be held at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Lee Loveridge officiating.
A private family graveside will be held.
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It is great sadness to here of Pastor Phil's passing. Pastor Phil was our Pastor at St. Paul's, in Olds, AB in the late 50's and early 60's. He was an incredibly well respected man at our church and in the community. We still have a number of members who attend regularly who fondly remember Pastor Phil, one of those who had been in regular contact with him up to the time of his death. He will be remembered fondly by the people St. Paul's. Thanks for the wonderful years with us. Rest in peace.
We were sorry to hear of Pastor Phil’s passing. We were married by Pastor Phil almost 40 yrs ago. Since then he has been our Pastor and friend and have enjoyed visiting with Pastor Phil and Irene. A couple of years ago he preached telling us about how he was called to be a Pastor. Pastor Phil was a very smart man and very dedicated to his Lord. He will be missed
Sorry to hear about Pastor Phil’s passing. He married us almost 40 yrs ago and we had him as a Pastor for a few years and enjoyed visiting with him and Irene. We are unable to attend his funeral as we are on our way to my Aunt’s funeral in Grande Prairie
We admired Pastor Phil for his friendliness and dedication to Christ. He was a fine gentleman..
Our sincere condolences. Pastor Jorgensen married us at Immanuel Lutheran on 6th Avenue. A life well lived and lived to serve.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to everyone in the Jorgensen clan. He was like a second father to me. He was my church minister, a teacher and a mentor. He was an amazing human being who helped me through my teenage years. He was such an important part of my life at a critical time for me. I'm in deep mourning for the loss of another beautiful person who gave me so much He will live on in my heart and memories
The pastor always had interesting insights especially when we both participants at a bible class at Immanuel Lutheran.he will be missed
My sincere condolences on the loss of Pastor Jorgensen. He officiated at our wedding in 1988. What a wonderful man! He will be missed.