Don Jorgensen Obituary

We just heard about Don's passing. He and Kate were good friends of my parents, Pat and Donna Kennedy. They had a tradition of going out to dinner on Friday nights. I remember hearing Don was a game lover and fun golf partner too. Your dad made a lovely dinner for us when we were down getting their place ready to sell in 2022. I know he was a great man. I'm so sorry for your loss

I have been ill and out of touch recently but I have tried to telephone Don only to hear that "my mail box is full." Today I decided that not even Don´ mailbox could be full that many times. Today I found the obituary. For awhile goodbye dear friend, tennis and golf partner. Judy and I are saddened. We loved you and Kate.

One of the few memories I have of the High School is when Jorgensen gave us the "eye". We were supposed to modify the behavior of a rat with reward. A thirsty rat wants water. That was given by the rat pushing a lever and a tube would be raised from the water container into a hole and through capillary action the rat would drink. Time passed so slowly, when finally the rat pushed the bar and I yelled for Rick to give the reward. The tube came up quickly and pinched the rats tongue. We turned toward our teacher after the rat let out a loud squeak and Jorgenen just gave us the "eye". I believe the rat never was trained. He tried to get me into some athletics but I never knew why. He was a nice, thoughtful person.

Rest in peace Mr. Jorgenson. You were one if my favorite teachers as well (class of 1983). Nice to see you had a wonderful life and passed doing one of your favorite activities. You will be a wonderful Angel to many.

Don was a wonderful man. He share many of laughs with his Cocopah family over the years. He will be missed but he now with the love of his life, Katie. Our prayers to the Jorgensen family.

Don was "Jorgy" to me and he brought fun, great energy and a zest for life that he carried with him to the end (as you describe him snorkeling in Hawaii...how beautiful is that image of Jorgy giving you the SHAKA in his last days!)

Katha, what a wonderful obituary. Your dad sounds like an awesome guy. His spirit definitely lives within you.

Katha, what a wonderful obituary Sounds like your dad was an awesome guy. His spirit definitely lives within you.

Sorry for the loss of your dad he was a really cool teacher.

Prayers go out to your family at this difficult time of loss. We have so many great memories of Don and sweet Kate. Both lived life with joy and adventure! God Bless you all!

Prayers to the Jorgensen Family. Don was such a memorable man. He touched so many lives through the years. He was a great teacher both in the classroom and outside of the classroom. I appreciated his friendship so much.
I know that he and Katie are having a joyous reunion!
So long my friend.
Kandi

Dear Katha, Trevor, Mitch, and Tessa,
I send healing thoughts to you and the entire family. The wonderful legacy left by your dad, Katha, and grandfather, Tessa, Mitch, and Trevor, lives on in all of you.

Love from Jeanne

I loved Don and Kate. Many great memories growing up with Jim Patty Katha and Tom. Rest in peace and condolences to the family.

I was saddened to learn of Mr. Jorgensen's passing. As a 1963 graduate of Widefield H.S. I have many fond memories of his humor and interest in his students.

Mr. Jorgenson was one of my favorite teachers. I was in his psychology class ('75) His teaching of psychology and mental conditions,helped me be a more compationate and understanding person. I remember his lectures and his calm demenor. The lessons he taught me with stay with me my entire life.

The author of the obit was so correct "competitor, exaggerator, and adventurer" ! Who, but Don would jog between shots at PJ? Join his buds to eat SO much fried chicken at the old Dravo Manor that the owner agreed not to charge them if they would only stop??? Upon my Mom's passing Don issued my coaching check early and was the first person so share sympathy with me. It seems that God called him home during a blessed and ideal moment.

Prayers for your family - your dad was a great man ! May all your wonderful memories sustain you in the coming days... Rest In Peace Mr J.

This man, Mr. Jorgensen, was my favorite teacher and perhaps favorite man of all my growing up years. I was in his first psychology class, advanced psychology, and was his assistant my senior year. I laughed and learned and belonged to his class. The class of 1977 also honored him, and I have a speech that I will send to the family, especially in his honor. How my life would have been different had he not been a major influence. Chelley Gardner-Smith

I remember Mr. Jorgensen from 1960s on. He was always involved with community the high school and church. Sorry for the family's loss.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your dad was an amazing man!

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Your dad was one of a kind. Prayers to all of the Jorgensen kids!!

My deepest sympathy goes out to his his family. He will be sorely missed. W.H.S. 1971 -1973