Emmert Christian Jorgensen Obituary (1919 - 2008)

Ogden - Emmert Christian Jorgensen, 88 died October 15, 2008 peacefully surrounded by family. He was born December 3, 1919, a son of Carl E. and Emma Emmertson Jorgensen. He attended Ogden City schools and graduated from Ogden High's first class of 1938. He played high school and college football. He attended Weber State College attaining an Associates Degree studying English towards a Bachelor's Degree when he enlisted in the USN in 1942 shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack. Dad served his country from 1942 to 1962 retiring as a Master Chief Petty Officer. He served aboard aircraft carriers such as USS Midway, and USS Tarawa as a pilot and an aviation machinist. Upon retirement he was commended by then acting Governor Calvin Rampton in 1962. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Dad married Magdalene (Meg) Morrissey of Newfoundland on October 15, 1952. They were married 38 years and raised five children together. They later divorced but remained friends. On December 5, 2002 Dad married the love of his life, Annette Ilene Bell. Dad loved to bowl, roller-skate, and dance. He especially loved dancing at the Eagles where he was an avid Eagle member. He also was a member of the Elks, VFW and the American Legion. Dad was also an avid "Non - Hunter." He is survived by his wife Annette; children Patrick (Mary) Jorgensen, Karen Jorgensen, Carol (David) Hasratian, Kristan (Roby) Kap and Vince (Eva) Silas; seven grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren; and a Special Brother - in Law Ed (Peggy) Bell. He was preceded in death by his parent's, brother Don, Cousins Louie, Edith and Andy. The Family would like to give special thanks to Annette for constant and unselfish love and care she provided for Dad. When I am gone, release me... Let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love. You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you have shown, but now it's time I travel on alone. So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part. So bless the memories with your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near. And listen with your heart, you'll hear all my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile, and welcome you home. I lieu of flowers please donate to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Ogden Animal Shelter. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 20, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden. A visitation will be held Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 19, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 October 20, 2008 1:00 PM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 October 20, 2008