Oda Kristine Sorensen, born March 20, 1922, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Oda is survived by her children, Paul (Connie), Gayle and Jon (Cheryl); her grandchildren Brian (Betsy), Jack, Steve (Tasha), Marcus (Cristina), Christy (Isaac) and Sara (Ryan); and her great grandchildren Anique and Marcus Jr.

Oda was one of eight children born to Adolf and Kristine Jensen. She grew up on a dairy farm in Askov, Minnesota, attended college in Des Moines, Iowa and married Richard Sorensen in 1942. She and Richard moved to Seattle, Washington in 1962 after Richard answered a call to be the pastor at St. John Lutheran Church. They moved to Vashon Community Care in 2003.

Oda was loved by many for her graciousness and her playfulness. She loved music, Danish culture, and all things sweet (especially lemon drops). She loved to read and to explore new ideas. But more than anything, Oda was defined by her strong religious faith. For her, God was ever present and ever helpful. Her joyful spirit will be missed.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Vashon Community Care

for their loving care. A very, very special thanks goes out to Ralph Eister who

was her dear friend and her helpmate throughout the last few years of her life. He watched out for her with compassion and with love.

Friends are invited to gather and share their memories of Oda at Vashon

Community Care at 3:00pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012.

Paid Obituary.