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Merret Eldred Sorensen

Birth	:	16 Jul 1937 Arco, Lincoln County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	13 May 2012 Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Memory Gardens Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.9180984, -97.9111023
Description	:	Merret E. Sorensen, age 84, of Valley City, ND, formerly of Silver Springs, NV, died Sunday, May 13th at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Fargo, ND. Merret Eldred Sorensen, the son of Anton and Mary (Johnson) Sorensen, was born July 16, 1937 in Arco, MN. The family moved to Nome, ND and then south of Kathryn, ND and in 1937, they moved to Valley City, ND. Merret attended school in Valley City and was confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Valley City. Merret married Ellen McDonald in Valley City. On November 11, 1945, Merret enlisted with the US Army Air... Read More	Merret E. Sorensen, age 84, of Valley City, ND, formerly of Silver Springs, NV, died Sunday, May 13th at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Fargo, ND. Merret Eldred Sorensen, the son of Anton and Mary (Johnson) Sorensen, was born July 16, 1937 in Arco, MN. The family moved to Nome, ND and then south of Kathryn, ND and in 1937, they moved to Valley City, ND. Merret attended school in Valley City and was confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Valley City. Merret married Ellen McDonald in Valley City. On November 11, 1945, Merret enlisted with the US Army Air Corp and served his country during World War II. After his discharge in 1948, he returned to Valley City where he ran a plumbing business until moving to Silver Springs, Nevada where he also owned and operated a plumbing business until his retirement. Merret moved back to Valley City in July, 2011. Merret enjoyed hunting and fishing, reading a good western novel or watching a good western movie. Merret was known to always help people that were in need and always had a fast comeback for everything. Merret is survived by his children, Dan Sorensen, Jasper, TX, Darcy (Iris) Sorensen, Wellington, NV and Randy (Sandy) Sorensen, Sparks, NV; four grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Darwin Sorensen and Gary (Evie) Sorensen, one sister, LaVetta (John) Anderson; one sister-in-law, Clara Sorensen, all Valley City, ND; many nieces and nephews. Merret was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Lyle and Mylo and one sister, Vivian Welken. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, May 22nd at Memory Gardens near Valley City. Funeral Arrangements by the Lerud Schuldt Funeral Home.

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Where is Merret Eldred Sorensen's memorial?
Merret Eldred Sorensen's memorial is located at: Memory Gardens Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA.
When did Merret Eldred Sorensen death?
Merret Eldred Sorensen death on 13 May 2012 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Merret Eldred Sorensen's memorial?
Latitude: 46.9180984
Longitude: -97.9111023

Family Members:

Parent

Anton Sorensen

(1894 - 1975)

Mary Johnson Sorenson

(1900 - 1991)

Siblings

Vivian Anna Sorensen Welken

(1923 - 2005)

Mylo Leslie Sorensen

(1928 - 2001)

Darwin Wendel Sorensen

(1935 - 2014)

LaVetta Marie Sorensen Anderson

(1940 - 2019)

Gary Allen Sorensen

(1942 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memory Gardens Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9180984, -97.9111023

2. Prairie Rest Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8772011, -97.9231033

3. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9253006, -97.9730988

4. Hillside Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9338989, -97.9736023

5. Wooland Family Cemetery
Cuba, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8588287, -97.9202121

6. Salem Methodist Church Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9827600, -97.9171000

7. Woodbine Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9227982, -98.0186005

8. Oriska Cemetery
Oriska, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9342003, -97.8043976

9. Saint Bernards Cemetery
Oriska, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9267006, -97.7983017

10. Maryvale Convent Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9555000, -98.0221630

11. Camp Arnold State Historic Site
Oriska, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9932800, -97.7911000

12. Zion Getchell Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0080600, -98.0667500

13. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8054400, -97.7426300

14. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8699200, -98.1449920

15. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9356003, -98.1605988

16. Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7677994, -97.7881012

17. Ringsaker Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7757988, -98.0603027

18. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7421150, -97.8715057

19. Greenwood Cemetery
Tower Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9193993, -97.6455994

20. Hill Side Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7536011, -97.7857971

21. Sheyenne Valley Cemetery
Kathryn, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7324100, -97.9815000

22. Morton Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0980988, -97.8106003

23. Free Methodist Cemetery
Pillsbury, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1249600, -97.9078700

24. Sunnyside Cemetery
Hastings, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7223100, -98.0394300