LOREN HOSFIELD

Loren Hosfield

1943 – 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Pastor Loren Dale Hosfield on December 8, 2022, at the age of 79 years. Pastor Loren is survived by his sister Carol (Michael) Blair or Billings, Montana, Carol’s daughter-in-law Wendy Treglown and her children; Kira, Drew (Catherine); Tory Bond (Daniel), Allyssa Reese (Colton); Michael’s children; Shawn Blair (Chris) and Scott (Katherine) Blair; his close friends Yoka and Bob Redekop as well as Loren’s many friends throughout the world who loved and cherished him. He was predeceased by his mother Anita Hosfield and his father Clark Hosfield as well as his nephew Marc Treglown and Michael’s son Michael Blair. Loren was born in Wolfpointe, Montana on October 4, 1943. He attended school there until grade four when his family moved to Minneapolis in 1953 and he finished his grade school education. He then continued his studies at the University of Minneapolis until he was drafted in to the U.S. Army and stationed in Bamberg, Germany. Upon returning home from the service, Loren followed his calling to become a Pastor. He attended North Western Lutheran Theological Seminary and was ordained on June 3, 1973, as a Lutheran Pastor. His first call was to Edenwald, Saskatchewan where he served several parishes for seven years. In 1980, he accepted a call to “Lord of Life” church in Edmonton where he ministered until 1989. At that time he accepted a call to Victory Lutheran Church in Medicine Hat where he served for nineteen years until retiring. Pastor Loren loved geography, history and became a renowned traveller! His travels took him to many countries throughout the world. Numerous trips were made to Jerusalem, Israel, Jordan and Egypt. He would often plan tours for people to accompany him to the Holy Land…acting as “tour guide” for the trip. These were some of his favorite times. Loren lived his life from his “heart”. The church was his home and he would spend endless hours there! The doors were always open to each and everyone always being welcomed with open arms by Pastor Loren. Many community groups were active and held functions and meetings at Victory. It became the “hub” of activity within the community! Pastor Loren was a Chaplain for Palliative Care at the Medicine Hat Hospital for a number of years and was always on call 24/7 day or night. When he became aware of a need – he did not hesitate. He was a faithful, devoted servant to the Lord and a shepherd to all. He was loving, kind, generous, caring and had the most fantastic sense of humour and wit. He was a devoted Coca Cola fan and you would always find a “Coke” close by wherever he was. Pastor Loren will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him. We will miss him dearly but we will forever treasure all the memories he has left with us. We would like to thank Meadow Ridge Seniors Centre and Riverview Age Care for the care provided during his stay. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at Victory Lutheran Church on Saturday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Victory Lutheran Church (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. The service will be live steamed on the church website http://victorylutheran.ca/livestream/. Those who wish to remember Loren with a donation may do so to the Alzheimer Society (alzheimer.ca/ab) or to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation (Cheques made payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 – 5^th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 or online at www.ourhealthfoudnation.ca. To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

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