It is with a mix of sadness and joy in a life well lived that we share the passing of our adventurous husband, son, father, brother, friend, and papa, Calvin James Jorstad in the early morning of Sunday, February 11th, 2024.
He was predeceased by his father, Orland. Calvin will be missed by his bride, Holly; daughter, Shelly (Ryan); beloved granddaughter, Elodie; son, Curtis (Steven); mother, Margaret; brother, Rod (Cheryl); sister, Rhonda (Scott) and family Samantha (Josh – Esme, Adelaide, Isabell), Jillana (Adam – Juniper), Chelsea (Trevor – Aurora), Zoë (Kyle); brother, Bill (Louisa) and family Reanna (Nick – Rowyn) and Jared; as well as many more family and friends.
Calvin was born May 17th, 1957, in Moose Jaw, SK and grew up on the family farm. He attended both Lindale School and Peacock Technical High School. Later, Calvin attended Kelsey Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences for 2 years of Farm Machinery Mechanics where he made a group of life-long friends.
Calvin married his bride and the love of his life, Holly, in October of 1980. They built a beautiful life together, raising their own family on the family farm. They lived a very busy life supporting their kids in their activities, always active and involved with their family and community.
In 1987, Calvin earned his pilots license and promised his dad he would never spray crops! He and Holly joined the Flying Farmers and travelled often with this community.
Calvin served on a great many councils and boards over the years. Farming was in his blood, and Calvin was happiest either in the dirt or in the sky. In 2015, Calvin became the Honorary Colonel at 2CFFTS at 15 Wing Moose Jaw until 2019. This quickly became an amazing opportunity for Calvin in a community he loved.
Calvin and Holly’s greatest joy in life became real when they became grandparents. They also enjoyed spending their winters between Texas and Arizona.
As a family, we are so proud of the man Calvin became – what he stood for, what he accomplished and experienced, how he lived so fully.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Hanger 3 – 15 Wing Moose Jaw. Maps to the Hanger are attached for directions. There is no need to stop at the gate, just proceed as per the directions. A come and go visit will follow at the Moose Jaw Shrine Club, 1767 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK. As an expression of sympathy, donation in Calvin’s name may be made to the WaWa Patient Travel Fund c/o Moose Jaw Shrine Club, 1767 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1L6. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
