Vonda Dean Sorensen

Vonda Dean Sorensen, 89, of Rigby, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at her home. She was born November 5, 1924, in Annis to Harvey Killian and Lavon Hardcastle Killian. She was raised and attended schools in Camas and graduated from Hamer High School. On July 22, 1944 she married H.C. Sorensen in Sparta, Wisconsin. Vonda worked as Postmistress in Camas, and was a legal secretary while living in Boise. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a member of the Elk’s Lodge. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, golfing at Jefferson Hills. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Randy) Coy, of Winnemucca, Nevada, Jennie (Jef) Dudley, of Inkom, sons, Mark (Marilyn) Sorensen, of Elko, Nevada, Pete (Linda) Sorensen, of Firth, Jerry (Kelly) Sorensen, of Rigby, brother, Harvey “Buzzy” Killian, of Idaho Falls, 18 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 1 brother, 2 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 26, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at Eckersell Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Annis Little Butte Cemetery. Services are under the Care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby.