Born August 25, 1908 to James M. and Anne Petrine Rasmussen Anderson in Manti, Utah.
Graduated from Manti High School in 1927. Married E. Mayo Sorensen October 25, 1927 in Richfield, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. Mayo died on December 9, 1996.Vera and Mayo were the parents of Gary M. (Marie), James K. (Dixie), and Carolyn Bessey (Bob), all of Manti. LaWanna Peterson (Wes), Hinckley, Utah; Helen Carbine (Ivan), Provo, Utah; Paul A. (Margaret), Garden Grove, California; and Joan Larsen (Than), Salt Lake City. A son E. Rex Sorensen preceded her in death. They have 34 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
Vera was employed as a seamstress and supervisor at several companies including Sorensen Manufacturing Company, which she co-owned with her husband and sons. She was an original "Riveting Rosie", beginning her career by joining in the job force to further the war effort.
She had a special gift for having fun and an outrageous sense of humor. We will miss the laughter.
Services will be Monday, May 12, 1997 at 11 a.m. in the Manti Tabernacle where friends may call 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services and
Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Service under the direction of Buchanan Mortuary.
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