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Todd Sorensen Obituary

Todd Graham Sorensen
August 17, 1958 - January 3, 2013
Todd Sorensen, a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly in his Middleton home on January 3, 2013. He was 54.
Todd was born August 17, 1958, in Redwood City, California, to Walter and Sonya (Steffens) Sorensen. He attended Hillsborough and San Mateo schools. From a young age, he developed a great love and talent for music and the guitar. After school, Todd set out to use his other talent, painting, in a career. He became a pioneer in the art of decorative and restorative faux painting and eventually started two successful businesses doing conventional painting and also restoring old homes in the Bay Area. At the height of his painting career, he taught the art at the College of San Mateo.
Todd married Maria Guadalupe in 1986. Their son, Kyle, was born the following year. The marriage ended in divorce a few years later. He married Mary Scartin in 1994. When he married her, he gained three daughters-Trina, Lisa, and Noelle. The couple moved their family to Idaho in 1997. Todd then worked as a construction project manager for Woodside Homes, Inc. alongside some of his siblings. He was employed there until 2004, when he became a realtor.
Throughout his life, Todd's greatest passion was Blues music. He became well-known in local music circles for his talent with his guitar, and played in venues throughout California and Idaho. In 2006, he represented Idaho at the International Blues Competition in Memphis, ranking 25th out of 120 of the world's top Blues musicians. Aside from his music, family was the center of Todd's world. He thoroughly enjoyed the family get-togethers that brought him closer with his many loved ones. He also enjoyed traveling in his RV, buying and selling his stamp collection, and watching his beloved San Francisco Giants and 49ers play.
Todd had an incredible flair for entertainment. He could easily light up a gathering with a story of one of his many adventures or a fact that he learned in his insatiable quest for more knowledge. There were few people that lived as colorful and enriched a life as Todd, and even fewer gifted enough to tell about it. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to enjoy his company and know his kind, loving, adventurous character.
Todd is preceded in death by grandparents Alfred and Elna Sorensen and John and Nina Steffens; his step-father Bob Baker; his brother Dirk Sorensen; and his daughter Trina Bibbey. He is survived by his father Walter Sorensen (Beady Ponterio) of Hillsborough; his mother Sonya Baker of Nampa; Mary, his wife of 18 years; their children Kyle (Style) Sorensen of San Mateo, CA, Lisa Willson (Jereme Masak) of San Francisco, CA, and Noelle Jeanblanc (Danny Klamerus) of Boise; grandchildren Jordyn, Natasha, RJ, Tommy, Frances, Zachary, Ciara, Alexis, and Lelaina; sisters Cici (Hugh) Giguiere of Middleton and Carey McKinnon of Bend; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, in Breath of Life Fellowship Church at 22108 Pond Lane, Caldwell.

Published by Idaho Press Tribune on Jan. 6, 2013.
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Hi Mary, I just heard of your heart breaking loss. TODD IS LOVED... You are in my prayers. Please contact me when you need a friend to talk to.

Brenda Frederick

January 8, 2013

Hi Mary, I just heard about your heartbreaking loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Please call me anytime...440.0916

Brenda Frederick

January 8, 2013

Corky and I loved you and enjoyed you lively company. Our thoughts are with you Mary we love you!

Andrea & Corky Christon

January 8, 2013

Kyle my prayers are with you and the family today and everyday.

Melody Chanco

January 8, 2013

RIP my prayers are with Mary and the family

Christina Jones

January 7, 2013

Lisa ~ My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this rough time. I surround you with angel hugs. XOXO

Sileste Roy

January 7, 2013

We know you are in Gods arms right now giving all your Loved ones a hug.Just praying for the Family you left behind.You will be missed

Dal&Bev Bibbey

January 7, 2013

Todd you will be so missed. You were such a great friend and I will miss the times we had playing together. Mary, I love you and I am thinking if you and praying for you and the kids. He was bigger than life and loved you all so much!

Campbell family

January 6, 2013

You are a good man Todd Sorensen. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Rest in Him. I will not forget the many great memories !!

Chris Harris

January 6, 2013

Rest in the Arms of the Lord...

Irene Ohls

January 6, 2013

Todd was truly a Great Man, and Friend I will always treasure the time I got to spend with my Friend, Mary I Love you, My heart and prayers go out to you and the kids, Please rest in Gods arms through these hard times and know we, your friends are here for you

Irene Ohls

January 6, 2013

Our prayers are for the Lord to give you the strength and peace.

Don Brown

January 6, 2013

My prayers and condolences to you Mary. May God comfort your spirit and bring you peace.

Kenny Millhouse

January 6, 2013

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