Vivian Sorenson

Memorial services for Vivian C. "Binnie" Sorenson of Albert Lea, MN, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Pastor Joel Vano will officiate. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 4 until 7 PM at the Bonnerup Funeral Service and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Vivian died at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea on Monday, October 6, 2014. Vivian was born November 23, 1933 in Janesville, MN, the daughter of Earl and Lilly (Born) Bolinger. Moving to Albert Lea in 1941 she graduated from High School in 1951. On January 15, 1956 she was united in marriage to Rodger Sorenson. Vivian was a charter member of the Zion Lutheran Church where she served as Trustee, congregational secretary, Hannah Circle, Financial Assistant, sang in the choir and many other committees. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Vivian had been employed by Northwestern Bell from 1951 – 1953, Les Olson Shoes from 1953 – 1957, the Albert Lea American Legion for 19 years, Jakes Pizza for 13 years and the Kaffe Hus. She retired from Agilis as a mail sorter after 7 years on February 2, 2010. In her free time she enjoyed crocheting, camping, playing cards, family activities and trips to Las Vegas. Vivian is survived by her children Steve Sorenson (Kris Johnson), Dan (Sandi) Sorenson, Tami (Kevin) Weitzel and daughter in law; Julie Sorenson. Grandchildren include Tia (Michael) Malouff, Derek Sorenson, Allyssa Sorenson (fiancé Brian Tomlinson), Cole Sorenson, Lauren Sorenson, Dane Weitzel, Jaclyn Weitzel, Erin (Derek) Rounds, Breann (Mat) Estes, Katie (Josh) Cords. Great grandchildren; Max Malouff, Jason Rounds, Damien and Rhaea Estes and Christian Cords. Brothers and sisters include; Harold (Doris) Bolinger, Dorothy (John)Gonzalez, Nancy (James) Bottelson, Cindy (Jerry) Fenton, Don (Mary) Sorenson, Geri Sorenson and many nieces and nephews. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, husband Rodger, son Scott, brother Vern (Barbara) Bolinger, sisters Fern Hausman and Frances Rupp; father-in-law and mother-in-law; Harvey and Stella Sorenson; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law; Kathleen and her husband Ed Madson and Dwayne Sorenson ; nephews Richard Bolinger and Allen Madson. We would like to thank all the family, Senior Court friends, church cheer and comfort volunteers and Hospice for their visits, flowers, food and calls which meant a lot to Vivian and her family.