It was October 1965 when the Graham community was first introduced to the Sorensen name. Otto and Vi Sorensen purchased the Graham Garage & Texaco Station from Vi’s uncle and aunt. Back then it was the only gas station in Graham, when gas was 30 cents a gallon. They had purchased the business expecting to own it for only 10 years or until Meridian was widened. That didn’t happen for 40 years later. Over those years, people grew to know, love, and respect the Sorensen family as they expanded the business becoming not just their local repair shop and gas station, but also servicing their towing needs and vehicle parts.
Otto and Vi had 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls. In 1995 Meridian was finally widened and it was time to hand the business down to the boys and relocate. Bob took over Graham Towing and Brent took over the Auto Repair, relocating the businesses to the same building a mile down the road at 10015 213th St E.
Bob serviced the Graham area with Graham Towing since 2000 until his recent, well deserved retirement in Feb 2025. He has found great joys with his time now and loves working on his sun tan.
Brent extended the auto repair business by purchasing Eatonville Auto Center (Sold in Oct 2021), bringing the same great honest and reliable service to the small Eatonville community. In 2006, Brent sold Graham Auto Repair to an employee and leased out the building for 10 years. After the lease expired he took the building back over and opened Sorensen’s Automotive. Graham residents have been announcing their excitement to have the long loved and respect for the Sorensen name and business back in their town.
Brent finally put on his retirement hat in 2024 and it has brought him great joy to have passed the Sorensen Family business down to the next generation, his son Steven.
