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Margaret Sorstokke Obituary

Oct. 21, 1917 - March 10, 2008 Margaret Sorstokke, formerly of Bellingham, died March 10, 2008 after an extended illness. She is survived by son Ralph (Linda), daughter Carol Sorenson (Al), son Wes (Sharon), and daughter Darlene Delaney (Dave), a grandson and two granddaughters, a sister and brother, and extended family. She is preceded in death by her husband and sweetheart, Carl Sorstokke. Viewing Friday, March 14 9-11am, Snoqualmie Valley Funeral Chapel, North Bend, WA; graveside service Friday 2 pm, Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham. Memorial service Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m., Abide Baptist Church, Issaquah.

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Mar. 12 to Mar. 14, 2008.

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Darlene Delaney

March 31, 2008

THANK YOU for all of your kind words! Having a guest book like this is really special. We all loved my mom very much and have such good memories of growing up, and of her in later years. Thank you for thinking of us! Darlene- youngest daughter

Jan Hinote-Grimes

March 29, 2008

My sister, Carol, just let me know of your mothers passing.
I remember your mother and the family from many years ago on Iron street.
I am so sorry for your loss.

Brad Mott

March 18, 2008

I was sorry to hear about your mother. She was always one of my favourite people.

Ellen Gadbury

March 18, 2008

Dear cousins,
My heart grieves with you in the loss of your dear mother. She was such a lovely lady and perhaps more than anyone I know knew how to maintain a close relationship from a long distance. I will always treasure the "memory letters " she e-mailed to me to read to Daddy. They always triggered some special memories that he would share with me then I would e-mail them to her. I know you will find comfort in your memories and in her lovely poetry.
Your cousin,
Ellen

Lorraine Kauffman

March 17, 2008

Margaret was a lifelong friend of my mother, Josephine Bynum, and someone I have heard about all my life. I have had the privilege of reading her poetry which was remarkable. I wish I could have known her better. My sympathy to her family.

Frank Moreau

March 16, 2008

Ralph, Carol, Wes, Darlene,

I offer my condolences at the loss of your mom. She was a blessing to everybody she knew including me. I have many fond memories of your Mom's love, intelligence and quick wit and am saddened at her passing.

Tim & Esther Neufeld

March 13, 2008

Ralph, Carol, Wes, and Darlene,
We consider it a privilege to have known your mom, and rejoice in the assurance that she is reunited with your dad, and is now experiencing the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Yet we know that there is an emptiness in your own hearts, and we will be praying for you. We fully expect to meet again before the throne.
We love you all,

Jim & Jenny Bonnar

March 13, 2008

Jim and I wish to express our feelings for a special lady who gave us many years of laughter while she was still at Grace Baptist Church. After she moved away she still sent birthday cards and other notes of encourgement, she will be missed.

Marsha Iddings

March 13, 2008

Ralph, Carol, Wes, & Dar,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there for Margaret's Memorial. I will be there in thought and spirit.
Margaret was a wonderful lady. She had a great impact on my life during my growing up years. Her shining example of perseverance and trust in God in the face of many difficult trials has been a great encouragement to me. You all were so fortunate (I hate that word, but lack a better one) to have had her for your mom. God truly blessed you!
I love you guys! Marsha Iddings

Doug Wuerl

March 12, 2008

Ralph, I was sorry to read about the loss of your mother. May you remember all of the good times that you had together.

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