Donald-Sorensen-Obituary

Donald Sorensen

Peoria, Illinois

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Jan. 24, 1936 - Nov. 4, 2010

Donald R. Sorensen, 74, of Washington, Ill., died Thursday at his home surrounded by his children. He was born on Jan. 24, 1936, in Havana, Ill., to Raymond A. and Margaretha F. Vanderveen Sorensen. He is survived by his son, Kirk Sorensen of Washington;...

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Sorensen Family:

I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man with a wonderful spirit. I work in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and have known Don for over 30 years. He would visit our office occasionally after retiring and always would have a story to tell me. He talked of his family often and was very proud of you all. I know he loved duck hunting. I would always see him at the duck blind drawing in Woodford County - lucky guy - always got a blind too. He had...

To the Sorensen Family:

I'm sorry for the loss of your Dad. I was employed with the Bankruptcy Court in the 1980s and Mr. Don, I would call him, would always brighten our day with his warm smile. Even after leaving the Court, and several years (20) later, he still remembered who I was. May GOD provide comfort to you and your family during this difficult time.

Kirk, I was so sad when I saw that your Dad had passed. I know that you will miss him. I enjoyed working with him and hearing his stories about catching the person whom he was spying on doing something they weren't supposed to be doing. The tree story in Decatur is priceless. You have my sympathy.

Sorensen Family: Sorry for your loss. Don such a great person with a beautiful spirit and heart! He loved his family, talked often about you. I knew Don professionally. He was always at the top of his game; loving his work!

Kirk and family, I am so sorry for the loss of an amazing man. Kirk your dad was so proud of you and his family, I teased him about you all the time. If you need anything do not hesitate to call Charlee from Hinshaw

Kirk,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Les Presley

To the Sorensen family:

Don will be remembered by this friends and colleagues of the FBI not only as a nice person, but a true professional. After retirement,he was an active member of the Society of Former Agents of the FBI for more than 25 years and he will be greatly missed by all members and associates of the Central Illinois Chapter. His memory will always remain in our hearts and minds.

Dean Paisley
Chairman
Central Illinois Chapter
Chatham, IL

Kirk, we are so sorry about the loss of your father. He accomplished so much in his life & left a strong legacy. Our sympathies. Bill & Linda

My condolences to Don's family. I've known Don for over 20 years and I will miss him comeing into the office with that great smile. He was always a ray of sunshine. USBC