Elwood Beverly Torgerson passed away very peacefully at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital on November 2, 2024, at the age of 84. Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on July 26, 1940, he lived just 9 days short of his 57th Wedding Anniversary with his wife Shirley. For the first half of his life, he was known by his middle name of Beverley. The last half of his life he went by his first name of Elwood.
He will be missed by his wife, Shirley, Children Paul (Jodi), Andrew (Crystal), and Lisa (Kipp), his Grandchildren Jaydon, Nick, Jacob, Grace, and Noah, his brothers, Dick (Martha), Rod, Mark and sisters Judi (Colin), and Donna (Mike) and several nieces and nephews.
Elwood was an expert pipe fitter in Alberta in his early career. Later he owned and operated Logical Health Foods in Victoria B.C.
Elwood will be remembered as a tough hard working Christian family man who gave tirelessly to his community and loved his family. His biggest passions were sailing, fishing, airplanes, flying or just being near water. Elwood will also be remembered for his love of animals.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Highway Christian Fellowship at 10364 McDonald Park Road, Sidney, BC, at 1:30 pm, November 30, 2024.
Tributes, if any, may be made to “The Gideons, Shareword Global, P.O. Box 3619, Station Main, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 9Z9.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Gina Glennon (Shareski)
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father, my prayers and thoughts go out to you all.