Ruby Hansen Sorenson, age 101, passed away July 14, 2004, at the Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation facility. She was born February 21, 1903 in Iona, Idaho to Charles Walter Hansen and Mary Ann Lee, the oldest of 10 children.

She was a very gifted child and was advanced two grades in school. She often assisted the teachers with other students. She left Iona to attend Brigham Young College in Logan. Upon completion of her schooling at the B.Y.C. she returned to Iona and taught school for two years.

She married James V. (Slim) Sorenson in the Logan Temple June 8, 1922. He died Sept. 6, 1981. They were the parents of five children: James C. (dec) (Mary, Tacoma, WA), John V. (dec) (Margaret, Montgomery, AL), Fred R. (dec) (Jean, dec), Renee S. Hyde, (Dr. Charles, dec) North Logan, and David W. (Lee Ann) Logan.

She is survived by her youngest sister Beth H. Sanderson, Iona, Idaho and a sister-in-law Bertha A. Hansen, Ogden, Utah. Ruby was a voracious reader and read until her eyesight failed her at age 96.

She had a great devotion to education. She loved flowers, especially African Violets. An avid genealogist, she did extensive research on her ancestral lines and kept considerable records of her research. A wonderful seamstress, she made clothes for children and grandchildren alike. She also loved to make dolls. She created dolls to represent her female genealogical ancestors.

She loved to sing and had great musical talents. A master teacher, she could be found helping many a child to read and succeed in school.

She was a stalwart member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints having served in numerous church positions throughout her life. She worked at Second Street in Ogden during WWII while her three oldest sons served in the military. She possessed a wonderful sense of humor, and was an accomplished story teller. To her grandchildren and great-grandchildren she was known as “Candy Grandma.”

She lived a full life and resided in her own home until age 98. She left a high water mark for her posterity to follow. Now she can meet those many ancestors that she became familiar with in her genealogical research.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 16, 2004 at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center, Logan, with Bishop Jens Trauntvein conducting. Friends may call at the mortuary one hour before the services. Interment will be in the Logan Cemetery.