1929
Mardene
2012
Mardene Christiansen Sorensen
December 15, 1929 — December 11, 2012
MarDene Christiansen Sorensen, Mendon, Utah, passed away at her home, December 11, 2012 and is once again reunited with her sweetheart, Eldon John Sorensen. MarDene was born December 15, 1929 in Newton, Utah. She was the daughter of Alvin Albert Christiansen and Ethel Dahle.
In her words "I grew up in Newton and we didn't have much but we were happy with what we had."
She attended the Newton School through the eighth grade. She attended Smithfield Jr. High and then graduated from North Cache High School and seminary.
On July 24, 1948, she went on a blind date with a tall, handsome man from Mendon. They traveled to Ogden to watch the big 24th parade and Rodeo. That Fall, she moved to the Beehive House in Salt Lake City. She had many fond memories while living there. She did not get to see Eldon again until she came home for Christmas. Eldon invited her to the dance in Newton. Pretty soon, MarDene was commuting from the Beehive House to Newton by train every Friday night and before long, her and Eldon fell in love.
She moved back to Newton and worked for the Herald Journal as a proofreader. On September 19, 1950, she married her sweetheart, Eldon John Sorensen, in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in a two room, no bathroom home in Mendon where they hauled milk cans of hot water to do the laundry. Their first son, Rodney, was born there. They lived in the Mendon Train Station that had been converted into an apartment. They later moved to a nice home in Newton. It had a bathroom and electricity! They remodeled the home and raised their family of three sons Rodney, Kim and Gary Sorensen. She organized the Newton town Cleanup and put the grass on the square in Newton.
MarDene quietly performed acts of service and kindness for others. She regularly participated in humanitarian projects by crocheting thousands of hats, socks, scarves and baby layettes for those in need.
MarDene was always busy. She enjoyed caring for her beautiful yard and flowers. She loved the outdoors and sunny days.
She always maintained her home. The inside was beautiful and always neat. We were never surprised to find her busy outside as she dug weeds and planted flowers. She even patched her roof and mowed her own lawn during her last Summer.
She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in the Logan Temple. She served her ward as the Assistant Humanitarian and Ward Librarian.
She worked in many occupations and was a self proclaimed “Jack of all Trades.” She worked at the Defence Depot in Ogden, Cache Valley Dairy, Hill AFB, Mountain Farms and others.
MarDene and Eldon loved to travel and were fortunate to travel to many beautiful places together.
Her beloved husband, Eldon, her parents and three brothers, Lavar, Harold and Max Christiansen preceded her in death. MarDene is survived by her brother Larry D Christiansen, Kernersville North Carolina, three sons Rodney (Karole) Sorensen, Mendon, Kim Sorensen, Smithfield, and Gary (Terri) Sorensen, Paradise, UT. Her grandchildren Alan (Candice) Sorensen Wellsville,, Christian (Allyson) Sorensen, Sandy, UT, and Crystal Sorensen, St. George, Utah. Two great grandchildren —Evan and Erik Sorensen of Wellsville Utah.
We are thankful to have shared so many wonderful experiences with our Mother.
We will be eternally grateful for her example of love and service. We know that she was greeted and embraced by her sweetheart husband and family.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, December 14, 2012 in the Mendon Stake Meetinghouse located at 460 South 100 East, Mendon, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral service from 10:30 - 11:30 AM. Services are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
We express great love for her special friends and neighbors who stopped in for visits and earthly angels who provided so much comfort and compassion.
We would like to thank Hospice for providing care and especially to Julie, Brianne, Julie, and others for their visits and tenderness.
So many accomplishments, so many successes, a wealth of hope and dreams fulfilled, days and days well-lived, and now a legacy to celebrate.
In her words "I grew up in Newton and we didn't have much but we were happy with what we had."
She attended the Newton School through the eighth grade. She attended Smithfield Jr. High and then graduated from North Cache High School and seminary.
On July 24, 1948, she went on a blind date with a tall, handsome man from Mendon. They traveled to Ogden to watch the big 24th parade and Rodeo. That Fall, she moved to the Beehive House in Salt Lake City. She had many fond memories while living there. She did not get to see Eldon again until she came home for Christmas. Eldon invited her to the dance in Newton. Pretty soon, MarDene was commuting from the Beehive House to Newton by train every Friday night and before long, her and Eldon fell in love.
She moved back to Newton and worked for the Herald Journal as a proofreader. On September 19, 1950, she married her sweetheart, Eldon John Sorensen, in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in a two room, no bathroom home in Mendon where they hauled milk cans of hot water to do the laundry. Their first son, Rodney, was born there. They lived in the Mendon Train Station that had been converted into an apartment. They later moved to a nice home in Newton. It had a bathroom and electricity! They remodeled the home and raised their family of three sons Rodney, Kim and Gary Sorensen. She organized the Newton town Cleanup and put the grass on the square in Newton.
MarDene quietly performed acts of service and kindness for others. She regularly participated in humanitarian projects by crocheting thousands of hats, socks, scarves and baby layettes for those in need.
MarDene was always busy. She enjoyed caring for her beautiful yard and flowers. She loved the outdoors and sunny days.
She always maintained her home. The inside was beautiful and always neat. We were never surprised to find her busy outside as she dug weeds and planted flowers. She even patched her roof and mowed her own lawn during her last Summer.
She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in the Logan Temple. She served her ward as the Assistant Humanitarian and Ward Librarian.
She worked in many occupations and was a self proclaimed “Jack of all Trades.” She worked at the Defence Depot in Ogden, Cache Valley Dairy, Hill AFB, Mountain Farms and others.
MarDene and Eldon loved to travel and were fortunate to travel to many beautiful places together.
Her beloved husband, Eldon, her parents and three brothers, Lavar, Harold and Max Christiansen preceded her in death. MarDene is survived by her brother Larry D Christiansen, Kernersville North Carolina, three sons Rodney (Karole) Sorensen, Mendon, Kim Sorensen, Smithfield, and Gary (Terri) Sorensen, Paradise, UT. Her grandchildren Alan (Candice) Sorensen Wellsville,, Christian (Allyson) Sorensen, Sandy, UT, and Crystal Sorensen, St. George, Utah. Two great grandchildren —Evan and Erik Sorensen of Wellsville Utah.
We are thankful to have shared so many wonderful experiences with our Mother.
We will be eternally grateful for her example of love and service. We know that she was greeted and embraced by her sweetheart husband and family.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, December 14, 2012 in the Mendon Stake Meetinghouse located at 460 South 100 East, Mendon, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral service from 10:30 - 11:30 AM. Services are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
We express great love for her special friends and neighbors who stopped in for visits and earthly angels who provided so much comfort and compassion.
We would like to thank Hospice for providing care and especially to Julie, Brianne, Julie, and others for their visits and tenderness.
So many accomplishments, so many successes, a wealth of hope and dreams fulfilled, days and days well-lived, and now a legacy to celebrate.
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