Obituary of Rev. Lawrence "Larry" Soveran

Rev. Lawrence "Larry" Edwards Soveran of Camrose, formerly of Bashaw and Ferintosh, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the age of 80 years. Pastor Larry (Lawrence Edwards Soveran) was born in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan on May 27, 1937, the third son of John and Mary Soveran. His family lived at that time near Wood Mountain, before moving to Regina when he was about seven. After high school, he joined the Canadian air force, training in Ontario and serving later in Europe, where he worked as a radar technician. Then he came home to Saskatchewan to attend university, graduating from U of S and, later, from the Lutheran Seminary in Saskatoon. In July of 1963 he married Marilylle Pattison, of Withrow, Alberta. He served as pastor in Weldon, Saskatchewan; Selkirk, Manitoba; Innisfail, Alberta and Bashaw, Alberta, until retiring by Little Beaver Lake at Ferintosh in 2002. He was predeceased by his parents; son Kalman; brother Jim; sister-in-law Joanne; and brother-in-law Dave Lord. He is survived by his wife Marilylle; daughter Marjorie, brothers Ernie (Elaine), Robert and Doug (Kristin); sisters Doreen Lord and Sylvia Wilde [Larry); brothers-in-law, Fred (Donna), Will ( Marion), and Ken(Shirley) Pattison; sister-in-law Anne Gray (Ernie); and many nieces and nephews. He loved his work as pastor and the many dear people from all those communities. He also loved camping and hiking in our mountains, reading books, listening to wonderful music in his large collection of recordings, growing flowers, painting pictures, and working with stained glass. The family is deeply grateful for the many words of comfort and remembrance that have been sent our way in the past days. God bless you each one! A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from Bethel Lutheran Church with Rev. Deborah Ann Taylor officiating. Inurnment has taken place in St. Peters Cemetery, Bashaw. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Canadian Lutheran World Relief, or to the charity of one's choice.