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Glenn L Sorensen 1921 - 2002

Glenn L Sorensen of American Fork, Utah County, Utah United States was born on January 2, 1921 in Boise, Ada County, ID to Leo Tippetts Sorensen and Lillian Dimick. He had siblings Wayne Dimick Sorensen, Vernon Hans Sorensen, Shirley Nmn (Sorensen) Larsen, Sherman Francis Sorensen, Eileen Nmn (Sorensen) Morris, Gordon Sorensen, Son Nmn Sorensen, Alice Nmn (Sorensen) Webb, Kristine Nmn (Sorensen) Alger, and Son 2 Sorensen. He married Alberta Nmn (Farrimond) Sorensen on September 4, 1943, and they were married until Alberta's death on April 10, 1973. He had children Loretta Nmn (Sorensen) Dilworth, Patricia Nmn (Sorensen) Mecham, Allen Farrimond Sorensen, Evan Farrimond Sorensen, Leon Sorensen, Sheila Sorensen, Alden Sorensen, DeLynn Sorensen, and Regina (Sorensen) Kemp. Glenn Sorensen died at age 81 years old on November 1, 2002 in American Fork, Utah County, UT, and was buried on November 7, 2002 at Shoshone Cemetery in Shoshone, Lincoln County, ID.
Glenn L Sorensen
American Fork, Utah County, Utah United States
January 2, 1921
Boise, Ada County, Idaho, United States
November 1, 2002
American Fork, Utah County, Utah, 84003, United States
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  • 01/2
    1921

    Birthday

    January 2, 1921
    Birthdate
    Boise, Ada County, Idaho United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    US
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of College
  • Religious Beliefs

    Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 39940881 Enlisted: February 20, 1945 in Ft Douglas Utah Military branch: US Army Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    General Farmers
  • 11/1
    2002

    Death

    November 1, 2002
    Death date
    Cancer
    Cause of death
    American Fork, Utah County, Utah 84003, United States
    Death location
  • 11/7
    2002

    Gravesite & Burial

    November 7, 2002
    Funeral date
    Shoshone Cemetery in Shoshone, Lincoln County, Idaho 83352, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    The Times-News (Twin Falls, ID) Nov 6, 2002 GLENN L SORENSEN Glenn L. Sorensen , 81, passed away on November 1, 2002, in American Fork, Utah. He was born on January 2, 1921, in Boise, Idaho, to Leo Tippetts Sorensen and Lillian Dimick. Glenn graduated from Shoshone High School in Shoshone, Idaho in 1938. Upon Graduation he continued farming with his father. He was called to serve as a full-time LDS missionary in May, 1941 to the California Mission. It was while serving in California that he met his future bride, Alberta Farrimond. They were married September 4, 1943, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They had nine children. Alberta died on April 10, 1973. He served in World War II with the 110th Combat Engineer Battalion stationed in Okinawa; it later became part of the 24th Corp of the Eight Army. During his tenure with the 24th Corp he rose to the rank of Master Sergeant. He purchased his own farm in 1955 in Dietrich, Idaho. He served as the president of the Lincoln County Farm Bureau for three years until 1959. His public service continued after his return from World War II when he was elected as the precinct committee member of the Republican Party from 1959-1967. In 1967 he was elected as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners in the next election and served in that capacity until 1975. He married LaWana Cooper Hansen on July 9, 1974 in the Logan LDS Temple. She died on June 25, 1983. He Carried Colleen Clarke Austin in the Logan LDS Temple on May 18, 1985. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many capacities including: District President, High Councilor, Bishop, Stake Mission President, Ward Mission Leader, Branch President, Ward Clerk, Stake Canning Chairman, Counselor to the Bishop, Priesthood teacher and a Temple Ordinance Worker. In addition to serving a full-time mission as a young man, he served the following missions with his wife and companion, Colleen: Santa Rosa California Mission in 1990 and supervisors of the LDS Employment Center for a seven stake region in Idaho in 1991. He is survived by his wife, Colleen: nine children - Loretta (Orin) Dilworth, Patricia (David) Mecham, Allen (Teela) Sorensen, Evan (Vivian) Sorensen, Leon (Mary) Sorensen, Sheila (Jerry) Sharp, Alden (Cherie) Sorensen, DeLynn (Vickie) Sorensen, and Regina (Kenneth) Kemp. thirteen stepchildren: one hundred and one grandchildren: and twenty-one great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two wifes, Alberta and LaWana, his parents, two brothers, Sherman and Vernon, two sister, Eileen and Kristine and two grandchildren. A viewing will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at the Anderson and Sons Mortuary 49 E. 100 N., American Fork, from 6-8 p.m., and on Thursday, November 7, 2002 at 8:45-9:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment will be at the Shoshone Cemetery in Shoshone, Idaho on November 7, 2002 at approximately 4:30 p.m.
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