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ELIZABETH SORK
November 5, 1916 ˜ November 1, 2018
Elizabeth Temme was born on November 5, 1916 to William and Nora Temme in Geddes, South Dakota. She graduated from St. Ann’s High School in 1934 and attended Notre Dame Jr. College in Mitchell, SD. She was a teacher in a one-room school house in Geddes for five years before moving to Vancouver in 1940. She worked at the C. C. Store for 36 years before retiring in 1976.
She married John J. Sork on April 19, 1963, and they made their home in Vancouver for the remainder of their lives. She was an avid seamstress and rosemaling artist. Many of her works of art are displayed at the Sons of Norway Lodge in Vancouver. Over the years she was active in paint clubs, the Sons of Norway, and Christmas bazaars. Some of her work has been featured in national artists’ magazines. She often donated pieces to the Sons of Norway to use as a lodge fundraiser.
Survivors include her daughter Nyla Cauble of Vancouver; grandson Jeff Cauble, Vancouver; and Lt. Cmdr. Katherine Patry, DMD (Andrew), Ellensburg, WA; stepson Robert Sork (Carolyn) of Battle Ground; stepgrandchildren Annamarie Goodreau, Maui; Josie Hyde (Rob), Vancouver; great-grandchildren Sarah and Joseph Patry; Gus and Isaac Goodreau; and Maria and Asia Hyde.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 6600 Highland Dr., Vancouver, WA 98661 at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2018, followed by a lunch in the church hall.
Donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.
Please sign her guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits
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I'm signing this guest book for Maxine Bergeron.
Maxine and Liz have been friends over 70 years.
Best Friends, vacations, children and marriage
They were together for it all.
Maxine even is a resident where Liz lived because she wanted to be close to Liz.
Maxine will deeply miss here dearest friend.
Maxine Bergeron
November 13, 2018
I did Elizabeths hair for many years. She was one of my sweetest customers. At Christmastime she always made me one of her Santa or Snowman painted woodwork or a painted Santa glittered sweatshirt. I always looked forward to this, they were beautiful. She was very sweet and kind. Rest in peace Elizabeth.
Kelli Peebles
November 12, 2018
I will miss Liz! I grew up with her as a guide when I learned to sew on a sewing machine. She gave me many home permanents as a young girl. Liz was always ready to share anything she could. Her living quarters in later life was decorated with her Norwegian painting skills. Plaques and wood pieces were welcoming and cheerful. I use an afghan she skillfully made daily. I fondly remember eating dinners at her house where I was introduced to Rice Potatoes. At Christmas time I make bread and cookies which were an influence from her Norwegian heritage. Us "girls" would take a trip to Seaside in the summer and stayed on the Boardwalk. I consider Liz as part of my family. I will miss her, too.
Judy Cole
November 12, 2018
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