Audrey Irene Jorgensen

Audrey was born on October 19, 1932 in Boissevain, Manitoba. Her parents, Edwin Wesley Wark and Irene Gertrude Hewitt, were married in 1923. Audrey went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta.

Audrey lost her mother when she was 3 years old, and spent a minimal few years in the Killarney area, as a young child.  She then went to live with her Uncle Bill and Aunt Kay in Winnipeg, MB. After High School, Audrey worked in Winnipeg, as a waitress at Moore’s Restaurant, and later at Pile Equipment, as a phone switch operator/receptionist. She lived in Winnipeg until she was 21 years old, at which time she ventured out west to Alberta. She noted to her family that she traveled to Alberta on the passenger train with a calling to start a life of her own, and a new adventure. With $75, in her possession, she arrived in Calgary and stayed at the YMCA for $1.00 a night.

She enrolled in the Department of Public Health for Nursing Aides. She graduated and received her Canadian Vocational Training Diploma on April 8, 1955.  Her first position, following this, was at the Colonel Belcher Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. She then took a position at a rural hospital in Bassano, Alberta, where she enjoyed her nursing position and the people of this rural community. She met two RNs at this hospital, Elsie and Betty Ann Jorgensen. They really wanted this special young lady, their new friend/co-worker to meet their brother, ‘Bill Jorgensen’. The introduction was made, and the rest is history!  

Audrey and Bill were married on June 30, 1956. She had found the love of her life and was following her dream to have a family of her own. Audrey and Bill owned and operated a mixed grain/cattle farm at Makepeace, Alberta. Audrey was an active member of her community: Lutheran Ladies Auxiliary, Makepeace Snowmobile Club, Church Choir, Community volunteer, parent driver supporting all her children’s activities, and hard-working farm wife. She was always busy with gardening, making meals for the field, moving equipment, helping with the cattle, all the while making and maintaining a loving and thriving home for her family.

Audrey and Bill retired from farming and moved to an acreage at Chestermere Lake, Alberta in 1978. Their final home together was in Okotoks, Alberta. They made many a friend from Hussar, Bassano, Strathmore, Calgary, Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Okotoks, and all the surrounding communities.

Audrey was a huge sports fan, she loved her Toronto Blue Jays baseball, and Canadian curling teams. She had played baseball as a young girl, and later floor curled with Bill locally and at Alberta Senior Games.

Audrey & Bill’s Children

DAVID (Kathy)Jorgensen, Tinaya Jorgensen (Steve Caruso) with children Zaylen, Kalimaya, Starlyt & Cazmiyra, Chase Jorgensen, Dustin Jorgensen with daughter Matayah.

TAMMY (Brad) Corbiell, Jodi-Lea (Dustin) Aebly with children Hadley and Callie, Ty (Melissa) Corbiell with children Dane, Ryle and Barron.

CARRIE (Keith) Dugdale with children Jessica Dugdale, Ashleigh Dugdale, Lindsay( Sebastiaan) Borsboom with children Claire and Grace.

TIM Jorgensen with children, Lacey (Wayne) Holman with children Allison and Lucas, Katrina Jorgensen, Devin Jorgensen with son Theo.

Audrey had three brothers Graham (Wilma Jean) Wark, Lyle (Irma) Wark, Bud (Vicki) Wark. Audrey’s father, Edwin, remarried Lena Pupetz in 1937. Audrey was then blessed with 3 sisters and 3 more brothers: Wes (Ella) Wark, Diane (Larry) Thomas, Gail Storey (Al Portsmouth), Dennis (Jan) Wark, Edna (Maynard) Wideman, Richard (Carol) Wark. They all made up her family who she cherished and loved deeply.

Audrey moved to Strathmore, Alberta, in 2012 and here she spent her final years close to family, friends, and her church.  Audrey was a devoted Christian and loves her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She lived a life of example, humility, kindness, grace, faithfulness.

There was a private Memorial/Family Service at the Field of Honour Cemetery in Turner Valley, AB on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 12:00pm.  Officiating Minister, Pastor John Deurksen. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that a donation be made to the Strathmore Alliance Church https://strathmorealliance.com/giving.

Mom,

You loved, showed love, shared love, and taught love. We knew that you loved our Lord. He has prepared a place for you, in heaven.  Thank you for all you gave us in our lives as your children. Thank you that you gave us a life living example of God’s presence, and truth.

We will love you forever,

Dave, Tammy, Carrie, Tim.

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