Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 12:00 a.m.
Sorgard, James
JAMES "JAMIE" ELWOOD SORGARD, of Picture Butte, AB, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, June 16th, 2017 at the age of 66 years.
JAMES "JAMIE" ELWOOD SORGARD, of Picture Butte, AB, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, June 16th, 2017 at the age of 66 years.
Jamie was born on November 14, 1950 in Lethbridge, AB and was raised on the family farm in Iron Springs. After attending school in Iron Springs and Picture Butte, he trained at Lethbridge Community College and was a butcher in Picture Butte before starting a dairy on the family farm in 1970. He married his wife Karen in 1979 and they raised their four children on the farm until selling the land and dairy in 1998 after which he and his brother Randy continued to farm near Calgary for another four years. He worked in construction for a time and then returned to his love of farming by working casually driving a truck and doing some custom work for area farmers.
He was a man of tremendous faith with a gentle spirit and wonderful sense of humor. His pride and joy were his family whom he loved deeply. He loved the outdoors, especially time spent camping and fishing when the children were young and later the winter getaways in the tropics. He was an avid gardener as evidenced by the oasis he created on the acreage in Picture Butte.
He is survived by his wife Karen, daughters Kristy (Ryan) Clarke and grandson Noah of Coquitlam, B.C., Shannon (Jason) Wiens, grandson Miloh & granddaughter Chloe of Calgary, AB, son Michael and son Mark (Emily Jankunis) of Picture Butte, brothers Randy (Rhonda) of Cobble Hill, BC, Dale (Jean) of Ottawa, ON, Patrick (Thip) of Thailand and Ted (Anita) of Princeville, B.C. and his mother Mary of West Highlands, Lethbridge.
His quiet courage and strength of spirit will be carried forward by those who knew and loved him.
Thanks to Dr. Lui, Dr. Turner and the staff of Unit 31 at the Foothills Hospital and a special thank you to Dr. Shukkoor from Lethbridge Palliative Care.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cornerstone E-Free Church of Picture Butte (expansion fund), 440 Crescent Avenue, Picture Butte, AB, T0K 1V0 or the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, 960 - 19 Street S, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1W5.
"Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him" 1 Cor. 2:9
A Service of Remembrance will be held at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 4717-24 Avenue South (Highway #4, just East of the 43rd Street Intersection) on Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Peter Coyne officiating. A time of fellowship & refreshments will follow.
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Karen and Family. I was saddened to hear of Jamie's passing. He was a great man and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Randy...I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Brother...Sincerely, Dave Norgardt.
So sorry Karen and family for your loss, my thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Rest Jamie, your memory I keep forever.
So very sorry for your loss Karen and family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
So sad for your loss sending my condolences sorry I couldn't attend the celebration of life
All my love, Karen. You have such a special place in my heart. Thinking of you at this time and praying for you as well. I remember Jaime teasing me about things and always smiling. He was a good, good man. You are a blessed lady. Hugs sent from Bolivia.
We are so sorry to hear the passing of Jamie. He is at Peace now. But his Love lives on with you, Karen and your children. Take care. Our thoughts are with you.
I'm so sorry for your loss. ?? I always loved seeing Jamie and Karen at the kids birthday parties and events. He was always so kind to us and helpful with the kids. We're so lucky we got to spend weddings, births, parties and events with Jamie. He was a great grandpa and dad. ??
My kindest thoughts are with you. Life takes us in many directions and we move on. The special memories that we have are close in our hearts.
To Mark and all the Sorgard family. So sorry for your loss, please accept our deepest sympathy.
Jamie it was a pleasure to have worked with you over the past few years in the beet harvest. It won't be the same this year.God Bless you.
I am so very sorry for this difficult time for you both and I remember Jamie from Hosting a after party from high school Graduation at his house
Karen & Family, I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.
Our deepest condolences Karen and family so sorry for your loss. May God send you strength and comfort.
Karen & family - we have been thinking of you much these past weeks. Wishing you strength in the coming time. Our condolences.
Karen. There are no words ..... but there is heartfelt thoughts and prayers coming to you and your family at this very difficult time. I understand your pain. God's blessings !
Karen, Mark&Emily, and family We are so sorry to hear about Jamie's passing. It is too sudden to lose such a precious husband and father We will say prayers for peace and comfort for Jamie and for the fruits of the Holy Spirit to be with you all. Much sympathy and hugs XOXO Cam and Tanya
My deepest sympathy to your family, I was shocked to hear about Jamie's passing
I am so very sorry to hear that Jaime has passed away. The wonderful way you always spoke about your children and grandchildren told me you and Jamie built a very special family that will live on in them every day. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
We were sorry to hear of Jamie's passing. Our thoughts are with you, Karen and your family as well as the extended Sorgard family at this sad time.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and all of your family at this difficult time. We are Ashley Hills parents
Karen...we are deeply saddened at the news of Jamie's passing. May God be your strength and comfort during this time.
My condolences to Karen and all the family in Jamie's passing. May you take comfort in many wonderful memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. Hugs!
Karen and family , Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We so understand as I also lost my Husband on February 14th. of this year. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Clara and family.
So very sorry to hear of Jamie's passing Karen. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
No soothing words, Karen...just so sad to hear. You have been in our prayers. Blessings to you and your family...
He was a wonderful man. Always as close as a memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Karen and the entire family.