Ann M. Sorey

Ann Sorey was born on August 25, 1961 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a loving and dedicated friend, the glue that kept her family together, and a single mother who gave the world to her son. The middle child and only daughter of Darrell and Lillian Sorey, Ann attended school in Las Vegas and later received an associate degree in hospitality management. When she was 3, the family bought Cass Bay Cottages in Arnolds Park, Iowa where she became the cabins' official people greeter during the summer season. When she wasn't socializing with the cabin guests, she spent her summers on the lake swimming, boating, and water skiing. During the winters, Ann would return to Las Vegas for school, escaping the cold. At a very young age, she was able to determine her line of work: serving happiness. For her first job at age 14, she would walk up the hill to the Red Rooster and wait tables for fun. To her - this meant plenty of people to talk with and an opportunity to make friends. This was a career path she loved and stuck with until her final days. Determined to maintain her free spirit as a young woman, Ann would frequently hop on the back of a friend's motorcycle, ride around the West Coast, jam out to Janis Joplin, and focus on the beauty of life's happiness. In 1987, Ann gave birth to her son, Frankie, and settled down (somewhat) in Arnold's Park. The single mom of an only child, Ann was truly a superwoman - always accomplishing what to many seemed impossible. In 26 years, Ann never missed one of Frankie's countless sporting, music, or school events. Since moving to Arnolds Park, Ann worked at several restaurants around the lakes, making friends and creating memories with countless people throughout the community. Outside of work, nothing brought her more joy than spending a summer day in the boat with her nephew, Darrell and great-nephew, Riley; grilling out at the "hide out" with her brother, Dell; reminiscing on old stories over a nice dinner with her mom and dad; or hanging out on Smith's Bay with her dog, Maxie. Ann is survived by her father and mother; two brothers, Dell and Jay; nephew, Darrell, and his mother, Charlotte and son Riley; as well as many cousins and friends, who shared their own unique and special relationship with her. Ann's legacy, smile, and unfettered optimism of life will live on with her son, Frankie. A memorial service will be held at 11:00A.M. Thursday, December 19, 2013, at the Schuchert Funeral Home. A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, from 4:00P.M. until 6:00P.M. at the Schuchert Funeral Home.

Ann M. Sorey

August 25, 1961 - December 12, 2013