Hjelsvold, George Robert
August 29, 1950 – December 21, 2020
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of George “Big Jordy” Hjelsvold of Morinville on the evening of Monday, December 21, 2020, in Sherwood Park at the age of 70 years.
Jordy is predeceased by his parents Palmer and Ida Marie Hjelsvold and his siblings Dorothy, Shirley, Linda and Myles of Viking, Alberta.
He is survived by his daughter Connie (Rod), his son Jordan (Laurena) and his friend and former wife Kathy of Viking; and by his son Darcy (Crystal), his son Dusty and his friend and former wife Donna of Morinville.
He is survived by his grandchildren Ashlyn, Grace, Jace, Abriella and Paisley, and by his siblings Darlene, Merilynn, Margaret (Marty), Ken, Lois, Rick, Diane and Dale.
Born and raised in Viking, Alberta, Jordy’s love of fishing, camping, rodeo, guitar and country music led him back to Viking again and again over the years with him eventually settling down in Alberta Beach.
We wish to extend our gratitude to the doctor, nurses, healthcare aides, maintenance staff, and everyone at Sherwood Care for their kind and compassionate care of Dad.
When family and friends can gather, celebrations of Jordy’s life will be held near Edmonton and Viking. Bye for now, Dad, until we meet again.
Marlene Tanton says
So sad that Jordy is gone. He was my best friend for 46 years. We had lots of laughs, dinners and crib games over the years. I will miss him so much. Until we meet again my friend lives and hugs.
Marlene T.
Johnny & Ellen Hesse says
Our sympathy to The family. We will miss his smiling face at our house. He was a helpful friend for many years. God bless you Jordy. Johnny and Ellen Hesse
Jacquie McDaniel says
I am a friend of Connies❤️
I am so sorry about all of your loss, and it really sounds like your dad was quite a guy!
I had the privilege to have a couple of times visiting with him and Connie. And it really was special. Those are not just words.
I can see by the words you all wrote just how much he meant to you.
They really were nicely put and just so heartfelt. Those memories. So many of him singing and playing. And the feelings that gave you growing up. Good ones!!!
May you have deep comfort in your loss. He is surely not forgotten…
Ruth Mulzet says
Our thoughts of sympathy are with you and your families at the loss of your dad and friend. Hang onto sweet memories. Sending love and care to you, Glen and Ruth
Tim and Vivien Stime says
Dear family of Jordy
What a great loss you and all of us have experienced. We only got to know him the last several years of his life over coffee, meals, table games and working in the woods together at Sandy Beach. What a warm and congenial friend and hard worker he was. And with a great sense of humor and much respect. It was fun to explore together our common Norske roots as well as his First Nation roots. Jordy endured a lot of pain in his lifetime but from what we experienced as his friends he embraced life with all its ups and downs. We love you Jordy! Rest and celebrate with your Creator.