Mr. Gordon George Sorensen

April 3, 1931 - March 31, 2017

Gordon Sorensen, born at Mather, MB, also of Wawanesa, MB, Regina, SK, and High River, AB, passed away at the High River Hospital on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the age of 85 years. Gordon is survived by his wife Sheila, daughters Debra (Jim) Paton and their daughters Sheila Paton and Amanda (Jeremy) Holland, and their daughter Kaylee. Elaine (Larry) Henderson and their children Tom and Ayleigh. Heather (Grant) Barkman and their children Eric and Sarah, and son Grant Sorensen. Gordon is also survived by his sisters Lois (Raymond) Vincent and Noreen Hicks, niece Karen Hill, sister-in-law Mavis Sorensen, as well as many nieces and nephews. Gordon is pre-deceased by his parents Tedd and Hazel, his brothers Ole (Ida) and Bob, his sister Ruth (Elvis) Mullin, and brother-in-law Larry Hicks. In 1950, Gordon went to Wawanesa, MB to work for the Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company. This led to a 40 year career in claims adjusting and marketing, driving over a million miles, and making many friends. Gordon enjoyed many sports, including baseball, track, curling, and golf. For over 10 years, he enjoyed golfing and marshaling at D'Arcy Ranch Golf Club and the past few years, enjoyed his time and fellowship at the Highwood Golf & Country Club. However, his most meaningful time was spent with his children, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and great grandchild. A private family Remembrance was held. Memorial Donations may be made in Gordon's memory to: the High River District Health Care Foundation, 560 9th Avenue SW, High River, AB, T1V 1B3 (highriverhealthfoundation.ca) or Heart and Stroke Foundation, P.O. Box 336 Station M, Calgary, AB, T2P 9Z9 (heartandstroke.ca) To send condolences and view Gordon’s Tribute Page, please visit www.lylereeves.com. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River. 403.652.4242