I first met Sigurd in 2001 at a Great Books discussion group. Over the years, he shared with me  his experiences growing up in Norway. Looking for the good in whatever happened, Sigurd told that during WW2 occupied Norway, all meat was confiscated to feed German soldiers.  But, this led to a decrease in serious diseases in the Norwegian people.   As a young boy he first went to sea on a whaler, he served on a Norwegian submarine, then went into the Merchant Marines where he traveled the high seas for many years. We were in discussion groups on literature &  philosophy where Sigurd would bring his viewpoint in a way to relate the material to Christianity. His love of Christianity was evident by the thoughtful, unassuming way he brought it into his interaction with others. During the years he took philosophy classes, he brought into the discussion the works of existential philosophers such as Kierkegard and Martin Buber. Sigurd's main character traits were honesty, humility, a wide tolerance for others' failings, strength of will, a love of Christianity, & an ability to function with the difficulty of understanding English, since this was not his native language.  He always looked for what was right in others.  He took his time forming his own  opinions about things & people.  I know there was something he found to love in each of us.  He was loyal to his family & friends, keeping relationships going for years.  The passing of his first wife was a significant heartfelt event in his life which took him many years to overcome.  I don't think he truly overcame it until he met Judy.  His strength of will kept him engaged in events with a positive disposition.  He never complained.  As a help to Sigurd & other souls, I offer this prayer: Father we pray for Sigurd & for all we love but no longer see, Grant them eternal rest, let light perpetual shine on them, May his soul & the souls of all departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Goodbye to our bridge, and dancing friend. You will be missed.
       Jennie Flynn Sauviac

Sigurd was a lovely man with a witty sense of humor. He will be missed. 

I am a fellow church member. he has been a faithful member for many years. He attended Sunday School on a regular basis. One of the things, he always did was to ask thought provoking questions! Of course that led to a healthy exchange of numerous thoughts. 
He  was a generous gentleman that used his resources in many ways.  I will miss his keen sense of humor!

A wonderful high energy man.  
Years ago we played a lot of bridge and obtained some exciting results in a Gulfport tournament, and some not so exciting 
results elsewhere. But always fun!  
We cooked steak dinners with our families and martinis, putting a lot of thought into the cookery.  
At the bridge club after Liz passed, I would ask what he was up to and found he was going to book discussion groups at several different churches--he was really into that.  He was a people person.
So glad he found Judy.  Went to their wedding at the Norwegian Seaman's Church.
We miss him.



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Sigurd Nordvoll

July 6, 1937 – May 15, 2022

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