Dorthy M. Sorensen
April 13, 1924 ~ March 10, 2011
Dorthy M. Sorensen, 86, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2011, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, by Reverend Lloyd Brockmeyer. Visitation: 1 ' 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial: 2:30 p.m. Monday at Lawn Cemetery, Boxholm, Iowa. Dorthy was born in 1924 to Ernest and Lena Swanson. She graduated from Lake View High School. On August 19, 1945, she married Kenneth W. Sorensen in LuVerne, Iowa. He died April 29, 1999. They moved to Cedar Rapids in 1956, where she worked for 31�� years at Pennick & Ford, retiring November 1, 1987. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Anna Abigail Circle, Pennick & Ford Retirees, and Home Makers. She enjoyed quilting and reading. Survivors include two sisters, Alice Lewis of Phoenix, Arizona and Bonita Henderson of Orange, California; many nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenny; and two brothers-in-law, Keith Lewis and Alex Henderson. A memorial fund has been established.
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We are so sorry to hear about Dorthy. Seems like she lived a full life. We are sure your family has many wonderful memories of her. At times like this the Bible comforts me so much. Jesus said in John 5:28&29 there would come a time when those in the memorial tombs would hear his voice and come out. This would also be at a time when Revelation 21:3&4 says there will be no more tears, pain or death. This would all happen when God’s Kingdom comes, the same kingdom that Jesus taught us to pray for in the Lord’s Prayer. What a wonderful prospect for Dorthy and all those in the memorial tombs now. We express our deepest sympathy. We hope you find comfort in this time of loss
Dorthy was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
Her and Kenny sent me cards with hand written notes every year for at least 50 years for my birthday and other holidays.
Bruce
We were very sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. She was a joy to talk to and work with. She will be greatly missed, but remembered with a smile.