George Sonderby

June 10, 1929 - August 14, 2010

George H. Sonderby, 81, of Prescott Valley, AZ began his earthly journey on June 10, 1929 at McVille, N.D. He entered eternal life on Saturday August 14, 2010 at the Marley Hospice House in Prescott, AZ. George was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He served his country proudly when drafted in 1950 into the U. S. Army, for 2 years, spending 18 months in the Korean Conflict in an artillery unit. In the late 50's he re-enlisted, spending 2 years in Hawaii as a cook. After serving his country, he worked in sales and as Assistant Manager and Manager for various lumber companies in North Dakota, Minnesota and he also worked at the Prescott Valley Lumberyard in the 1980's and 90's. He worked as a Security Guard for 10 to 12 years for AT Systems (now Andrews International) Security Company, where he was still employed at the time of his death. He enjoyed the camaraderie of the Security Guards at Sturm Ruger & Company in Prescott, AZ. He met the "Love" of his life Jan Steinbeck in late 1984 and they were married in 1985, celebrating 25 years together. George was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Prescott Valley. He was a avid book reader and enjoyed almost any book, especially Westerns and Mysteries. He also loved beautiful flowers, especially roses. George was preceded in death by his parents Christ and Marie Sonderby. He is survived by his wife Jan, sisters Anna Farrell of Tolna, N.D.; Elsie (Gene) Lykkens of Prescott, AZ; brothers Iver(Judy) Sonderby of Julian, CA and Theodore Sonderby of Tolna, N.D.; sister-in-law Carolyn Hemphill of Isanti, MN; 14 nephews, 4 nieces and many grand nephews, nieces and many, many friends . George will be missed greatly by all. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM Saturday August 28, 2010 at the Trinity Lutheran Church 3950 N. Valorie Dr. Prescott Valley, AZ. The family request donations to God's World Preschool c/o Trinity Lutheran Church Prescott Valley or the Marley Hospice House 1063 Ruth St. Prescott, AZ.