Audrey Torgunrud 1910 - 2014 Audrey Torgunrud passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Estevan, Sask. on Monday, March 10, 2014 at the age of 103 years. Marjorie "Audrey" Torgunrud was born on April 18, 1910 in Grenfell, Sask. to Mabel and George Dobbs. Audrey began her teaching career in a one-room country school. She taught in several locations including Taylorton, Bromhead and finished her teaching her career in Westview Public School in Estevan. She met and married Gordon Torgunrud in Bromhead. Shortly after their daughter Cicely Karen was born, Gordon joined the Air Force and Audrey spent the next 3 years raising their daughter. Audrey was a member of the Estevan Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the I.O.D.E and the Estevan Arts Council. She loved gardening and had beautiful flower beds. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her much joy. Audrey was predeceased by her husband Gordon, sister Cicely and brother Fred. She is survived by her daughter Karen (Wayne) Martin; granddaughter, Lara (Stephen) Dow and their children Grace and Connor, and grandsons, Logan (Kelly) Martin and Tyler Martin. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Rev. Brenna Nickel officiating. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. A funeral hymn composed by Audrey's father, George Dobbs "Meet Me There" was played and sung by Dustin Hall. Those wishing to make donations in Audrey's memory may do so directly to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 - 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You The family of Audrey Torgunrud would like to thank Rev. Brenna Nickel, Dustin Hall, the staff at St. Joseph's Hospital and especially Eunice Massett and staff at Hillview Manor.
