MarJean Sorensen Thomson

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MarJean Sorensen Thomson passed away at home on Nov. 15. She was born to Golden F. and Freda Longhurst Sorensen on May 21, 1927, at her grandparents’ home in Randolph, Utah. 

MarJean attended school in Randolph and graduated from South Rich High in 1945. She later studied at LDS Business College, while boarding at the Beehive House.

On Nov. 5, 1947, MarJean married H. Leroy Thomson in the Salt Lake Temple. They enjoyed 63 years together.

She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings during her life.

MarJean was a devoted mother and grandmother, who is survived by her five children: Connie (Dave) Rupp, Grace, Idaho; Brenda (Ralph) Johnson, Randolph; Steven, Salt Lake City; Russell (Nancy) Randolph; Robert (Kirsten) Copenhagen, Denmark; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Joy Herman, Evanston; and brother, Max (Joan) Sorensen, Rexburg, Idaho.

Funeral services were held at noon on Monday, Nov, 20, at the Randolph LDS Chapel. A viewing was also held there from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, and 1 hour prior to service on Monday. Interment, Randolph City Cemetery.