Laverne Edward Eagles Laverne Edward Eagles passed away as a result of an accident on July 27, 2012 at Dawson Creek, B.C. Laverne was born in Estevan on December 15, 1949 to parents, Hilda and the late Rea Eagles of Macoun/Estevan. Laverne was the second oldest of seven children. He enjoyed growing up on the farm at Macoun. Laverne was the best cow milker of the family and spent many hours in the saddle on his horse "Babe." His interests were schoolwork, sports, singing in the church choir and attending the Evangelical Youth Group. After graduating from Grade 12 at Macoun School, he moved to Estevan to work at several jobs to help further his education. He soon went on to Bible College and later university to become a Lutheran Pastor. Laverne served as a Lutheran pastor at Camrose and Forestburg, Alberta and Dawson Creek, B.C. After four years in Dawson Creek, he left the ministry and made his hobby of carpentry into a career, until his accident. Laverne always had a fond heart for Macoun and his family. He would drive for hours to get home for a reunion, wedding, important birthday or funeral. He kept himself up with what was going on with weekly phone calls and e-mails to family. Laverne is survived by his children: Sonya (Kevin) Dill, Meadville, Penn.; Randi Jo (Jake) Torgrimson, and Jonathan (Judy) Eagles of Dawson Creek, B.C.; grandchildren: Bree and Miles Torgrimson, Claire and Owen Dill; siblings: Rea (Marlene), Roger (Brenda), Mervin, Penny Tochor (Lyman Sargent), Scott and Kevin (Kelley). He was the fond Uncle to many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service was held at 10:00 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson creek on August 4, 2012. Burial will take place at the Macoun Cemetery at a later date. Expressions of sympathy in Memory of Laverne may be made by donation to: "Make a Wish Foundation of B.C. and Yukon", #112 - 2025 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C., V6J 1Z6; http://makeawishbc.ca On behalf of the family, THANK YOU to everyone for the visits, cards, flowers and especially your thoughts and prayers at this time of grief.
