Doreen Jorstad
January 23, 1926 -Â
December 11, 2014
  Doreen was born January 23, 1926 in Bienfait. Raised on the
farm south of Hirsch, overlooking the Souris River, it must have
been there that she developed her love of fishing. No summer
was complete without returning to the fishing hole of her youth.
  On October 17, 1947 she married Elmer Jorstad and began
raising her family in Estevan. It was a good thing Elmer was a
mechanic since Doreen was a stock car driver and they were
beginning a part time farming career.
  In 1961 they purchased a farm south of Estevan. Her love of
animals was evident on the farm since every horse, cow, dog
and cat had a name.
  With some good natured teasing from family and friends Do-
reen had no need for Campbell’s Soup since a can of pork and
beans or kernel corn with some milk could be used in busy sea-
sons.
  After twenty years ( 1981) Doreen and Elmer retired to Este-
van and began a new chapter of life with motorhomes, boats
and chuckwagon horses. Doreen kept her eye on her fishing rod
which was off limits to other family members. Elmer was busy
maintaining their flat bottom scow ( paddle wheel boat) and
weekends were filled with chuckwagon races in three Prairie
Provinces.
  With Elmer passing in 1994 Doreen moved to Valley View
Heritage Place; taking up bowling, curling and motor coach
tours. A highlight was a very enjoyable holiday at Disneyland
and San Diego with her daughter Elaine.
  Christmas dinner was never just turkey; cabbage rolls with just
the right amount of hamburger and folded to perfection had to
be served.
  In June 2014 Doreen gave up her independence and moved
to the Estevan Regional Nursing Home.
  Doreen was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Dora;
her husband Elmer; brothers, Steve and John; and sisters, Mary
and Annie.
  Those so wishing may make donations to the New Estevan
Regional Nursing Home, 1201 2nd Street Estevan, Sk. S4A 0M1Â
in Doreen’s memory.
