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Doug was born on October 4th, 1944 in Scottsbluff, NE, to Walter and Inda Sorensen. He attended Stanford University and Stanford Law school. He worked as an attorney and legal consultant in the Bay Area. He enjoyed boating, bird watching, and doing crosswords. Doug passed away on June 30th, 2013 in San Francisco. He is survived by his daughters Alissa and Jenny, his older sister, Sandra, and many dear friends. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, July 19th at Dunphy park in Sausalito from 4 to 5:30pm.
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Cathy
August 9, 2025
I´m just finding out about your passing and I wish we had stayed in touch. You were a good friend to me during some difficult times. You were very generous with your time and efforts for the needy. I will always have fond memories of our time together.
July 21, 2013
Blessings to the Sorensen family from his sister Sandy Brophy's friends in Minnesota Terri Hawthorne and the YWCA Ladies of the Pool
Karen Sorensen
July 20, 2013
The courage you had in dealing with your devastating illness was as great as the curiosity and thirst for knowledge you had during your life. R.I.P. Doug
Rick & Sandee Thomas
July 18, 2013
I memory of a wonderful person. Rest in peace Doug.
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Alissa Levenberg
July 17, 2013
I love you Dad.
Bonnie Sorensen
July 17, 2013
Nebraska Son. You will live in my heart with love and admiration. You will be missed.
Wendy LaRiviere
July 17, 2013
Goodbye, dearest. The list of your enjoyments is too short: you were the greatest appreciator of all that life had to offer that I shall ever know. Sail on, sail on.
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