This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sorenson, Borg, Christensen, Gaine Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADE/1768 Message Board Post: Point Arena Record Point Arena, CA April 7, 1911 A Long Life Peacefully Ended Mrs. Maria C. Sorenson died Tuesday, April 4, 1911 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Christensen, with whom she has made her home for the last 23 years. Deceased had been ailing for the past three years and for five months was bedridden. Mrs. Sorenson was born in North Slesvig, Denmark, and was 80 years, 6 months, and 21 days old when she peacefully closed her eyes in death. She came to California with her husband in May 1881, and lived on the ranch near Point Arena for six years. She was the mother of nine children, four of whom are now living, and three of them - Mrs. W. R. Gaine, Mrs. A. Christensen, and M. S. Sorenson - were at the bedside when she passed away. One daughter - Mrs. C. M. Borg - lives in Kansas. Deceased had fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. The husband died March 16, 1895 and was buried in Evergreen cemetery. The funeral took place from the house Wednesday afternoon, Rev. D. Munro officiating, and a choir composed of members of the Christian Endeavor Society furnished appropriate music at the house and grave. The interment was in the Evergreen cemetery, where the remains were laid beside those of the husband. A large number of sympathizing friends were present and many beautiful floral offerings spoke of the esteem in which the departed was held. Deceased was a kindly lady and won the love and goodwill of all with whom she became acquainted.