We are thinking of your family. I don't know if Reuben and I would be married today without Al and Dorothy and how they opened up their home and hearts to university students. We are so grateful for Dorothy's love and kindness and also the amazing dinners she made for us. Sending love.

Condolences to family and friends of Dorothy. She was a special lady, I'll never forget the kindness of Dorothy and Alvin to give me a place to stay in edmonton, while I studied at NAIT. I am sorry for your loss, all of you.

I know this is a very painful time for your family. My thoughts and hugs go out to you all. Much love to you and your family.

Dear Al, John, and Becky. I am trying to remember a time in my life when your family was not connected to mine. I have no such memories. You have always been there. Childhood memories - when Mrs. Nordstrom came to Becky's room to see if I needed anything when I stayed over. Adult memories when Dorothy and Al become an integral part of my and Robert's wedding and life. Dorothy's laughter in my Mom and Dad's kitchen in Spruce Grove. Dorothy holding my mom when Dad passed away - as Al brought words of wisdom, perspective and peace to the congregated group who mourned him. I know you will miss her far more than I but please remember that she was important to many of us and always will be cherished. ~ Dear Dorothy. You have left a remarkable legacy through your words, actions, family and those you loved. God Bless and say hi to Dad!

~ As ever, Carolyn

Remember Dorothy as a faithful servant, gifted speaker and writer and ambassador of Christ in her travels and ministries. We will all miss her but her work on earth is now done. We look forward to seeing her again in the kingdom. Condolences, healing prayers, and God's perfect peace to her family who must miss her terribly.

My name is Phil Gula. I want to share with the family how blessed I was to have Dorothy Nordstrom as a sister in law. She was always kind and loving. We had some financial crises in our early marriage, and she was always there to help. I actually met Dorothy before I met my wife Ingrid. I think she "warmed me up" for Ingrid. I will never forget how welcoming she was the first time I met her when I was a shy young bachelor attending church for the first time. She brought me out of my shell with her warmth and welcoming spirit. She really was a one of a kind sister in law. There isn't another like her. I know her children and grandchildren will miss her a lot. She truly loved them. And Al, I am sorry that you are without her now. I can't imagine, but I pray for your comfort and know you know you will meet again. Blessings to all of you.

It is hard to put in words, whether many or few, what Dorothy meant to me. Sister, friend, protector, champion, encourager, supporter, no matter what, she had my back. There isn't a day that passes that I don't want to call her and speak to her about something. There is a hole in my heart and an emptiness in my soul. I have 70 years of memories being her sister, most of them her looking our for me in one way or another. I am so blessed to have had Dorothy Nordstrom as a sister. My heart breaks for Jon, Becky, her beloved grandchildren. Ever single time she spoke of one or the other her entire being lit up with love and joy. They were incredibly special to her and her love for them was exceptional. My heart breaks for Al, her husband, who not only lost the love of his life, but his partner in ministry and service. No matter how much she lost with the cruel disease of Dementia, she NEVER forgot Al or how much she loved him. As well as her immediate family, the rest of her family, her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, her Aunt Erica, extended family and friends have lost a treasure and she will be sorely missed. May the Lord of all comfort and the peace that surpasses all understanding surround everyone with comfort and love, and the sure knowledge that we will meet again. Hallelujah, she is home!