JORGENSEN, 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 private family service will be held.
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