Alice Sorensen 1907-1931

SORENSEN, MOORE

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 5/19/2018 at 09:39:54

22 January 1931 - West Branch Times

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Mrs. Alvin Sorensen, who has been ill for many months, was killed by Train No. 19 at it passed near her home north of town shortly after ten o'clock Friday night. Mrs. Sorensen was suffering a nervous attack as a result of protracted illness and had wandered from the house a few minutes prior to the accident and her husband was searching for her when the tragedy occurred.

Funeral services were held at the M.E. church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. H. D. Green.

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Alice Leora Moore, oldest child of Robert H. and Florence Moore, was born Sept. 21, 1907, on a farm near West Branch, Iowa. Her entire life was spent in this community. She attended West Branch high school and was a member of the class of 1925.

On Sept. 23, 1925, she was united in marriage to Alvin K. Sorensen of West Branch, Iowa. To this union one child was born, Betty Jean, now 4 years old.

About two years ago, Alice became afflicted with a serious illness. Everything that loved ones could do was done for her, but to no avail. She continued to suffer until she was broken in body and mind, and, on the night of Jan. 16, 1931, she met with the tragic death, that came as a shock to her loved ones and friends.

She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband and little daughter and her parents, many relatives and a host of friends.

Such a sad and tragic end coming to one, whose life such a short time ago, was so filled with youth and energy and promise, brings a grief that is engulfing to the loved ones that are left behind, and only the gentle wearing waves of time can heal the hearts that were crushed.

And from those of this community who knew of the brave fight put up by this young life against the ravages of disease and of the untiring efforts and of the sacrifices made by those near and dear to her, that her health might be regained, there comes only the kindest and most tender heartfelt expressions of sympathy and human understanding.