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Kaj Egon Sorensen

Kaj Egon Sorensen passed away peacefully on November 10, 2011. Left to mourn the loss are his many family and friends in Canada and Denmark. Kaj was born in Baekke, Denmark in 1937 and was the eldest of two children.
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Kaj Egon Sorensen


Kaj Egon Sorensen passed away peacefully on November 10, 2011. Left to mourn the loss are his many family and friends in Canada and Denmark. Kaj was born in Baekke, Denmark in 1937 and was the eldest of two children. At 20 years of age, Kaj's adventurous spirit led him to leave Denmark. He arrived at Halifax harbour and took the train across Canada, to work as a farm labourer in Saskatchewan. He quickly taught himself English, and subsequently enrolled in the carpentry program at the Saskatchewan Technical Institute (STI) in Moose Jaw. A construction job with Swertz Brothers Construction brought him to Weyburn where he worked for 22 years as a carpenter and foreman. Following his time with Swertz, Kaj worked for 19 years as a power engineer and caretaker supervisor at Weyburn Comprehensive High School. It was in Weyburn through Danish friends, that he met June Renneberg, a psychiatric nursing student, whom he married in 1961. Together they enjoyed 46 years of marriage, three children, and several well-loved pets, before she passed away in 2008. He designed and built the family home where they lived for over 40 years. Kaj was also known through his many interests, activities and volunteerism. Kaj was a Scout leader, and sang in the United Church choir. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, curling, bowling, the outdoors (especially camping, fishing, boating, and waterskiing), old time dancing, evenings of cards with his friends, afternoon coffee, playing the harmonica, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was appreciated for his hard work and sense of humour. Kaj is predeceased by his parents Niels and Anna and his wife June. He is survived by his sister Karen Margrethe (Verner) Christensen, his children David (Jan), Melanie, and Jason; and his four grandchildren: Kaj, Cameron, Truett and Cassidy. There are many other in-laws, nieces, nephews, and their children. Kaj took great pride in his talents, from wood working projects to his career. He believed that anything worth doing should be done to the best of your abilities. This dedication was also shown in the love he had for his family. An honourable gentleman, and a dedicated father and friend, Kaj will be greatly missed. Tak for alt. A memorial service was held Wednesday, November 16 from Grace United Church, Weyburn with Reverend M. Barnabas officiating. Interment took place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. Honorary Pallbearers are Verner Christensen, Abel Van Winkoop, Peter Aamundsen, Tony Hansen, Ernie Lokken, and Rod Kyles. For those so wishing, donations in memory of Kaj may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd. Weyburn (306) 842-5432