Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.  All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Gordon M. Sorensen

Gordon M. Sorensen, 91, of Payson, Utah, passed on to eternal life on the evening of August 24, 2017.  Gordon was born in Magna, Utah on December 16, 1925 to Cline Sorensen and Reta (Stevens) Sorensen.

He grew up in Aurora, where he and all of the family were involved with farming and dairy responsibilities.  He graduated from North Sevier H. S. in Salina in 1944 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps to support the war effort.  He was proud to be a member of “The Greatest Generation”, although he rarely spoke of it.  He came home after the war and began working.

He met Carol Lundgreen from Monroe, Utah and they married on Dec. 12, 1947.   Together they raised five children: Ken (Susan) Sorensen, Kay Lyn (Reed) Draney, Scott (Charla) Sorensen, Jerry (Brenda) Sorensen and Janell (Herb) Hamilton.  There are now 24 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.

They lived in: Aurora, Utah; Meridian, Idaho; Glendale, Arizona and finally moved to Tempe, Arizona.  They were divorced in 1982 and he moved to Ephraim, Utah and bought and ran the Travel Inn Motel.  While there, he met Donna Jean Gee from Salt Lake City. They fell in love and were married on December 3^rd, 1983.  They truly loved their life in Ephraim. That marriage added to his family and it now includes: Ronda (Phil) Sanchez, James (Carol) Gee, Todd (Lori) Gee, Marcella Meadors, Anngela (Vern) Staker and Donald (Linda) Gee.  They have 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Gordon and Donna moved to Payson about 11 years ago.  Gordon lived the last few years in the Veteran’s Care Center in Payson and greatly appreciated the excellent care while there.

The viewing will be held at the Walker Funeral Home, 587 S. 100 W. Payson, Utah 84651 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, September 1^st.  An additional viewing will be held on Saturday morning from 9:00 – 10:00 am in the West Mountain 3^rd Ward Building, 902 W. 400 N. Payson, Utah 84651, with funeral  services to follow at 10:00 a.m.

Gordon is survived by wife Donna Sorensen and his brother Jerold (Sandie) Sorensen.  

Gordon was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many positions.  He and Donna served a mission in Florida in 1997 – 1999.  Gordon will long be remembered for his exceptional memory and recall of details and circumstances and his love of learning.  He also loved banana splits.

Condolences may be sent to www.walkerobits.com