Ardis Virginia Patterson passed away March 21, 2017 in Llano, Texas at the age of 83. She was born on April 28, 1933 in Cannon Falls, Minnesota to Carl Sorensen and Ruby (Banks). Ardis was a resident of Llano for more than 40 years since coming from Burnet, and was the previous owner of the Gingerbread House. Ardis is preceded in death by her parents, Carl Sorenson and Ruby Sorenson; and brother, Connie Sorenson. She is survived by her lifelong partner, Fred Shaffer; sons, John D.