Vida Sorum

Vida Hearriette (Gordon) Sorum, age 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the Staples Care Center. Vida was born September 29, 1912 in Metamora, Indiana, to Frederick and Anna Mary Gordon. She grew up and attended school at Inkster, ND. As a young woman she attended teachers college at Mayville ND. She was united in marriage to Oscar Sorum November 20, 1938, in North Wood, ND. They lived on-the-road for awhile, building bridges in ND and MN. In 1942, they moved to a farm in North Germany Township, Wadena County, where they farmed and God made them into very special parents for Dave, Rodger and Vida's brother's children, who needed them. Oscar continued to work on bridge building. They retired in 1968. After the farm, they both worked at Saint Paul Bible College for awhile. Then they moved to their last home in Wing River Township, Wadena County. Oscar passed away in Aug. of 1985. Vida continued to live in their home for nine more years, when she chose to move to the Mary Rondorf home in Staples MN. She lived there for thirteen years before breaking her hip July 12, 2007, which caused the move to the Care Center. She was always so thankful to the Lord for the good care she received from all the care-givers there. We want to give a special thank you to them and at the Lakewood Manor and Hospice for their kind and loving service to Vida. Vida was very active in the service of her Lord. She taught Sunday School and used her voice to praise the Lord and give her testimony for Him. She was a part of a wonderful Bible Study group for many years. She served the Lord by ministering to others, loving and caring, with encouraging words and her smile welcomed all into her home. She was always ready to sew for and serve the many missionaries and pastors and their families. She was a member of the Hope Chapel Alliance Church. Vida will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. She is survived by her two son's "families"; David Sorum Family; David Jr. Sorum, Camille Sorum; Rodger Sorum Family; Angie (Merlyn) Schwartz of Donnelly, MN, Tony (Wanda) Sorum of Oslo, MN , Mike (Heather) Sorum of Dwight, ND; her Sister, Jeanette Verwey of Tomah WI and her family; Helen Farina of Racine WI, Patrick Verwey of Las Vegas NV, Gerald Verwey of AR, Jeanette Winrick of Tomah WI; Oscar and Vida had provided a home for her brother's children in their years on the farm - - Dennis (Jeannine) Gordon of Verndale MN, Frances (Dean) Estabrooks of Nimrod MN, David "Leon" Gordon of Wadena MN; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Also, in 1997, Vida had the joy of meeting her Cousins from Sweden, who came to the US to visit her. She loved being a Grandmother and having a family to love and pray for. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Oscar, their two sons: Rodger Sorum in 1985 and David Sorum in 2001. Her brother, Leon Doel Gordon in 1945. And her granddaughter Teresa Lesmiester in 2004. Casket bearers; Rob Weiher, Jay Weiher, Bill Zondlo, Chuck Bimberg, Dennis White, Jim Ash, Honorary Casket bearers; Bob Fisher, Les Ash, Bob Johnson, Phillip Finc, Walter J. Swingen, Duane Sorum, Arnold Sorum, Paul Nolte, Kenneth Edin, Peter Nielson, Harold Milbradt Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Wed. May 21 at Hope Chapel Alliance Church, with Pastor Neal Malcore officiating. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 20 at the Verndale Johnson Memorial Home and one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Wing River Union Cemetery.

Vida Sorum

September 28, 1912 - May 14, 2008