GREGORY THOMAS SJOGREN
October 31, 1946 ~ November 21, 2017
Gregory Thomas Sjogren, 71, of Vancouver, WA, passed away on November 21, 2017, after battling his fourth round of cancer. Greg was born in Aberdeen, WA to his wonderful parents Norman and Barbara Sjogren on October 31, 1946.
Greg moved to Vancouver after graduating from Western Washington University to pursue his passion of teaching. He taught 6th grade at the beloved Hazel Dell Elementary for over 30 years. Greg enjoyed providing the extracurricular programs that included Football and Basketball Intramurals, Juggling Programs and of course his School Track Teams. Greg loved his students so very much!
Greg enjoyed fishing and hunting with friends and family here in the Pacific Northwest. He also was gifted at playing golf, which he also enjoyed teaching to others.
Greg is survived by his sons, David, Jeff and his wife Kristen, and Eric; daughter, Carrie; sister, Debbie DeGroot and husband Roger; and nephew, Paul Furth and his wife Heidi. Greg has six grandchildren.
A public memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 30th at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Bliss Road building, 14400 NW 26th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98685.
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We are so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Greg was such a kind man. We are so grateful for his second career with Vancouver schools working with special education students. When he worked at Bay, he went with our son to deliver boxes of paper a Clark College. He was always so positive and encouraging with those who were differently able. We are grateful for his kindness, patience, and compassion when he worked with our son. Mr. Greg will always have a special place in our hearts and minds. With sincere sympathy, John and Nancy Palm
John and Nancy Palm
November 30, 2017
He is missed!
Adele and Staff Campbell
November 30, 2017
I had the opportunity to have Mr. Sjogren as my 6th grade teacher over 25 years ago. While it has been many years since I had the pleasure of speaking with him, I can still juggle, play golf every week and coach my both my kids basketball teams. Each week when we have a game at Hazel Dell Elementary I think of him and the enjoyment I had with the variety of intramural programs. His kindness, time invested and guidance still live on.
Aaron Henderson
November 30, 2017
As a former co-worker of Greg's, he was always had a smile on his face. A very caring, and/compassionate guy dedicated to helping others first. Greg will be missed.
November 28, 2017
We always looked forward to seeing your Dad and you fishing and the kids of course! What a special special man,Dad and Grandpa and such a trooper Thinking of you all
Todd and Julie Hamilton
November 28, 2017
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