COLLEGE WARD, UTAH: Flora Sorensen Zollinger, 81, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes incident to age on January 25, 2004, surrounded by her family.

She was born October 18, 1922, in College Ward, a daughter of Leonard Edwin Sorensen and Chloe Hansen Sorensen. She married Leon James Zollinger November 27, 1941 in the Logan LDS Temple. Leon passed away November 1, 1971, following a debilitating illness leaving a void in Flora’s life. She lovingly cared for him at home throughout his illness.

She lived most of her life in College Ward, attending local schools and graduating from South Cache High School. She enjoyed going to her class reunions and renewing old friendships. She and Leon were dairy and poultry farmers. She worked with him on the farm raising chickens and selling eggs. She served as a Community Director of the Cache County Utah Dairy Wives.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, having served in various callings during her lifetime. Besides caring for her husband, she cared for her elderly mother and was always helping a family member. She was a true example of service, patience, loyalty and perseverance. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, quilting, and gardening. She was blessed to have her children live close by and loved being with them and their families.

She is survived by five children: sons, James (Janice); Terry (Mary), both of College Ward; daughters, Tamara Poppleton (Roy), of Wellsville; Lorraine Lindley (Terry), of Mt. Sterling; and Susan Tarbet (Don) of College Ward; 22 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Emma Lou Vincent. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, brother, a grandson, and a son-in-law.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 pm Thursday, January 29, 2004, in the College/Young LDS Chapel. Friends and relatives are invited to a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Allen- Hall Mortuary and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Church. Interment will be in the Providence Cemetery.

Family members would like to thank Rocky Mountain Hospice, especially Margaret Sorensen, for the special care given to our mother.

“We love you mother and will miss you.”