Obituary - Leroy Sordahl
Leroy Sordahl
1947 - 2022
Leroy Sordahl
July 8, 1947 ~ November 12, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Leroy Norman Sordahl announce his unexpected passing at his home in Medicine Hat on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the age of 75 years. Leroy was born on Tuesday, July 8, 1947, in Swift Current, SK., and grew up and completed his schooling in Admiral, SK. At a small church surrounded by family on April 20, 1968, he married the love of his life Jeanie Sewell. Leroy held numerous positions within the oilfield and retired after 40 years with Baker Hughes. He enjoyed practical jokes and was a huge prankster and trickster. Leroy’s favourite hobbies included playing games and visiting with family, cards, camping and trips to the States. He was also an avid sports fan who always cherished watching his kids and grandkids play sports throughout the years. Leroy always enjoyed watching baseball (the Blue Jays in particular) and watching curling. He was a big fan of coffee from Truckers Restaurant, burgers from A&W and ribs from Juggies Pub. Leroy leaves behind to cherish his memory and legacy, his beloved wife, Jean; children, Denise (Ried), Doug (Jody), Ron (Kathy) and Greg (Heather); 12 grandchildren, Lindsay, Landon, Jill (Cody), Sophie, Avery (Spencer), Ardyn, Kale, Kirstyn (Tyler), Jayce (Madi), Jerad (Tavya), Nolan and Natalie; one great-grandson, Slayde as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
While in medical distress, Leroy’s son-in-law, Ried James attempted to resuscitate him. During this valiant effort, Ried suffered his own medical distress and with profound sadness, we share that Ried also passed away as a result.
He was predeceased by his parents, Norval and Esther Sordahl (nee Hagen), his sisters, Debbie and Darlene and his dogs, Snowball and Lady. A come and go celebration to honour Leroy's life and share memories will be held at the Medicine Hat Curling Rink, 880 - 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Jean & Murray Miller:
Nov 14, 2022 at 06:05 PM
Sending sincere condolences to you Jeanie and family on the loss of Leroy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this heartbreaking time. Leroy was a wonderful neighbor and we will miss him dearly. Sending you love and prayers.
Randy Hilsendager:
Nov 15, 2022 at 11:04 AM
Sincerest condolences to Jeanie and family on Leroy's passing. I have fond memories of working with Leroy for many years at Nowsco Well Service. He was a wonderful man and will be dearly missed by all that knew him
deanna smeaton:
Nov 15, 2022 at 12:04 PM
Jean to you and your family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of Leroy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deanna
Donnie & Mike Simmonds:
Nov 15, 2022 at 02:04 PM
Were so so sorry for your loss Jean & families... We thought of you and Leroy often...
Donnie & Mike
Dale McKim:
Nov 15, 2022 at 02:29 PM
Our deepest condolences Jeanie, Ron, Doug and families.
Shannon Welder:
Nov 15, 2022 at 03:08 PM
Aunty Jean and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Leroy. He was always a big kid at heart and could still make us run whenever he wanted to crack our knuckles & didn't matter how old we got, he still wanted that reaction. I have so many fond and beautiful memories of him. He was all about family and he will be missed and never forgotten. Love you all Shannon & Family
Ray Williams:
Nov 15, 2022 at 03:34 PM
Sorry for your loss will miss Leroy at coffee at truckers.
Stephanie Harnden:
Nov 15, 2022 at 07:55 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences 💐
Linda Reid:
Nov 15, 2022 at 08:07 PM
Aunty Jean and family; we are so sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of Uncle Leroy. Condolences from all my family.
Nicole Sewell:
Nov 15, 2022 at 11:12 PM
We are very sad to hear the news of Uncles passing. Only fond memories of him growing up.
Our condolences to Auntie Jean, cousins and everyone life he blessed by being part of it! I hope he is sitting beside my dad Denis!
Kim Hay:
Nov 16, 2022 at 12:17 PM
My deepest condolences for your loss to you your family.
Jerome and Eva Austring:
Nov 16, 2022 at 01:42 PM
We are so very sorry to learn of Leroy’s passing. We pray for comfort and strength for the whole family as you grieve the losses of family members.
Dave & Shelley Ewing:
Nov 17, 2022 at 08:48 PM
Would like to offer my sincere condolences to Ron and all the Sordahl family on the passing of Mr. Sordahl (Leroy). Also condolences to all Ried James family.
Dave
Gerry and Bernadine Laforce:
Nov 18, 2022 at 09:05 AM
So sorry for you loss Ron, Doug, Kirstyn, Jayce and Jerad. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Leroy, I heard many fond memories of Leroy from Ron and his family. My heart and thoughts are with all of you as you manage this difficult time managing the loses of Leroy and Reid. Again, my sincerest condolences.
Cheryl Rowley:
Nov 18, 2022 at 12:03 PM
Dear Doug and Jody,
We are so sorry to learn about the tragic loss that has just occurred in your family. Please accept our most sincere sympathies regarding the sudden deaths of your dad, (father-in-law), Leroy, and brother-in-law, Ried James. Please take some small comfort in knowing that our thoughts are with you at this very sad and difficult time. With love, Uncle Warren and Auntie Cheryl Rowley
Valerie and Gary Hoffman:
Nov 18, 2022 at 02:36 PM
Expressing our sincere condolences at the passing of your father Doug, father-in-law Jody and grandfather to Avery, Ardyn and Kale. May you have many memories to sustain you but always know we are thinking of all of you at this sad time. Love to All!
Walter Stojke:
Nov 19, 2022 at 12:08 AM
To Ron, Jean , siblings and extended families. I wish to share my deepest sympathies and condolences on Leroy's passing. Also to the Ried James family and their tragic loss. Ried will be your hero for trying to save Leroy's life. Always remember rubbing shoulders with Leroy in the happy days of "the patch" in the 'Hat!
Stay strong and together and my prayers for all.
Walter.
Jean Williams:
Nov 19, 2022 at 09:02 PM
From the Kindersley neighborhood days my sympathies to Jean and her family. I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Don and Lisa Sweet:
Nov 21, 2022 at 12:04 PM
Don worked with Leroy for many years and enjoyed Leroy very much, he was a fabulous guy to work with. Sending heartfelt condolences at this most difficult time.