VALENTINUS “NORMAN” VALGARDSSON
October 15th, 1935 – October 10th, 2020
On Saturday, October 10th, 2020, Norman Valgardsson, husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away five days before his 85th birthday.
Norman was born in Moose Jaw, SK and did his schooling in Moose Jaw, attending Ross School, Central Collegiate, and A.E. Peacock Technical High School. Norman also took a short course in agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan, then started his career in iron working. Within a few years, he began his lifelong love of farming. He was always proud of contributing to feeding the world. Norman married Joanne Mae Morrison on November 29th, 1957. Celebrating 62 years of marriage, they have three children: Todd, Tracy and Val.
He was predeceased by his parents, Valentinus and Thora Valgardsson; in-laws, Ed and Cora Morrison; brothers-in-law, Stan Walter and Dale Clarke; and daughter-in-law, Candie Finlayson. Norman will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Joanne; son, Todd (Arlene); daughter, Tracy (Gary) Enns; youngest son, Val (Mayda); grandchildren: Mary-Jo Schulties, Jennifer (Mason) Charters, Trisha (Dan) Glasser, Sasha Valgardsson, Alexis Valgardsson, Adrian (Adine) Enns, and London (Itoah) Enns; great-grandchildren: Sierra Schulties, Madison Charters, Mitchell Charters, Van Glasser, Dane Glasser, Jase Glasser, and Setiya Enns; and sisters, Kristine Walter and Avis Clarke. Norman will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
Norman’s family would like to thank the staff of the Raphael Wing at Providence Place, Dr. Mark Brown, and Dr. Sanderson for their love and care for Norman.
Due to the current health situation, a Private Family Service will be held. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Norman’s name may be made to Providence Place Foundation Inc, 100 – 2nd Ave NE, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1B8 or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Thoughts and prayers to the family on the passing of Norm.
Joanne and family
So very sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. Cherish your many memories close to your heart
Take care Joanne.
So sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. Heaven has a new angel to watch over his loved ones he left behind here on earth.
Norm was a great man and I will miss his big smile and laughter.
Thoughts and prayers for you Joanne and family.
Deepest sympathy Joanne and families. I was sorry to read of Norman’s passing. I know he will be greatly missed. May God bless and give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
Joanne, our deepest sympathy to you and your family with the passing of Norm.
Our sincere sympathies to Joanne and families. Norman will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don & Gwen Peterson
Our sincere sympathy Val and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless.
My mother Shirley Friel (nee Parsons/George deceased, 1979) probably knew Norm best of us all (Jon, Joanne, Mark and Dawn). Mother lived next door to Norm for years on 7th. Though it has been a very long time since I saw Norm I recall that smile his laugh and his humorous short stories about farm life and its foibles. I recall his spouse Joanne, her cheery disposition, and smile. The last I saw of son Val he was wearing rubber boots with mud everywhere and had a smile. One can only provide a sense of remembrance and then condolence to his family with a measure of great respect to all in times such as these.
Joanne and Family; Our sincere condolences Joanne on Norm’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanne and family our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Take solace in all the wonderful years full of memories you have.
Joanne, Val, and family: So very sorry to hear of Norman’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Bernie and Carla O’Donnell
Joanne and family….we were so sorry to hear that Norm had passed away. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
My condolences to the family on your loss.
Joanne and family,
We were sorry to learn of Norm’s passing. He was a great guy, whom I first met when he was playing basketball for the Central grads–and playing it very well. What a smile he had! Our sympathies are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Bob & Gwen Currie
Sorry to hear of Norms passing . Norm was a great guy and old friend. We used to ski with the White Track Ski club. Norms family were great ski people . I was glad to be an old friend to Norm in the nursing home . Sorry to the whole family from Pat and Gerry/Reilly
sorry to hear of you loss Tracy, Gary and family
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on Norm’s passing. Thinking of all of you!
Joanne and family, please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Norman was a great comfort to his neighbor across the hall Robert Zinkhan. Robert will welcome Norman at the gates of heaven to continue their friendship.
Joanne and family-so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing.Cherish all your memories
Gail and Orris
So sorry to here of Norman’s passing he was a wonderful person he will be dearly missed
Joanne, Todd, Tracy, Val and families, please accept our condolences at Mr Valgardsson passing. We will keep him and you in our prayers…Blair & Roberta Bucsis
So very sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. He was such a wonderful, caring man, one of my special Central Lutheran folks. He’ll be truly missed !! Love and hugs to you all!!
We are so very sorry for your family’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
We are so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing our condolences Joanne & family at this sad time. Remembering all the happy time together will help heal your broken hearts..Our prayers are with you God Bless you all.
Ethel & Marv Fryklund Wpg MB
My deepest condolences to all of you on the passing of Norm. When I worked at Timothy Eaton’s (2005-2007), I met Norm. He always had lots of ideas to make things work more smoothly or to improve in other ways, so many discussions were shared. Sometimes, the discussions became arguments, of course! He was certainly a good, hard-working supporter of that place. Take care, all of you.