KENNETH PAUL SORENSEN

KENNETH SORENSEN Obituary

SORENSEN, KENNETH PAUL, Ph. D., of Key Largo, passed away July 6, 2012. Ken was a longtime civic leader, public servant and Republican Party member whose influence spanned the Florida Keys, Tallahassee, and Washington. Ken is survived by his wife, Diane; sister Lenore DeNamur of Indianapolis; sons John and Matthew of Key Largo; daughters Susan Sallet of Key Largo and Holly Cohen of Deerfield Beach; grandchildren Melissa and Eric Sorensen, Patrick and Kenny Sallet, Callie Sorensen, Jenny Sorensen, and Corey, Logan, Paige Johnston and Chad Cohen, all of Florida; great-grandchildren Jude and Reed; and his first wife, Kay Sorensen of Key Largo. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert, and his son, Mark Kenneth Sorensen. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, Key Largo. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until the time of services A reception will be held following the funeral services at the Upper Keys Sailing Club, 100 Point Pleasant Drive, Key Largo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Mark Sorensen Youth Sailing Program, c/o Upper Keys Sailing Club, P.O. Box 373154, Key Largo, FL 33037. Dean-Lopez Funeral Home of Key West and Big Pine Key entrusted with Funeral arrangements. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jul. 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for KENNETH SORENSEN

14 Entries

Diane Sorensen

July 6, 2013

My Beloved Husband, A year ago today, God took the Love of my Life to be with him. I miss so much the happiness & joy that we knew, and the special Love that we shared. You are gone from my sight, but never from my heart & memories. Your Love surrounds me everyday. You called me "Sunshine", yet you were always my Sunshine & Strength, and I miss you terribly. Your smile will be with me until the day that I die. You were my everlasting Love, my World,my Best Friend my Everything, and always will be. Thank You for all of the beautiful memories & our very adventurous life together. I am waiting for the day to come when I hear you say "Love, Welcom Home". Then You & I will be together forever. My Love Forever, Your Bride

Callie Sorensen

May 16, 2013

I love and miss you grandpa<3

Muffy and Jerry Warren

April 4, 2013

To the whole Sorensen Family;
Yes it's been a while since I could collect my thoughts and feelings. I first met Ken flying a trip with Eastern Air Lines in the middle 70's. We all loved flying with and working with him for years. We lost touch for several years while he went back to college, but in the year 2000, we accidentally touched base again through a friend. We had 12 years since, of "email" communicating, sharing old stories and lies. I always sent my regards to Diane too, but Ken said, she doesn't do emails/computers.. So, over 40 years total of calling Ken Sorensen a true and trusted friend of my husband's and mine. We shared hundreds of hours over the years and I trusted him . If i had words, it would be sense of humor, kindness, loyalty, intelligence, and most of all integrity.. Ken Sorensen absolutely LIVED for his family, Diane and the kids. I deeply appreciate having his friendship for all those years, and will miss all our talking and emails terribly..
I especially embraced that Ken held on to pass to Heaven on a very special date..

Patrick Olwig

July 23, 2012

Even though we hadn't seen each other in quite a while, I will miss Ken. We spent many a great evenings discussing everything in Quincy to North Carolina to Florida. Always, always a great time and wonderful stories to be told and made when you we were with Ken (and Diane). We have a Quincy angel in heaven...Patrick and Kari Olwig

George Mittelstaedt

July 18, 2012

From Zantop thru Eastern my friend. Have a fine flight west.

Karen Minnis

July 14, 2012

Uncle Ken always made me feel special...'twisting' with me in the living room when I was 12 years old. When I was 16, he spent much time with me attempting to convince me I could take control of my life, I could make choices. 35 years later, I got it. I look back on that special lunch with him and want to tell him that even though it seemed I did not listen...he made a difference in my life. I love you Uncle Ken. How thrilled Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Bobby, Uncle Joe and most especially Mark must be to have you there for the party.

Joe MATRELLA

July 12, 2012

I will miss my "BROTHER" with whom I spent time sailing and playing golf and visiting. He was a modern-day RENAISSANCE MAN so involved with life and the pursuit of excellence!

Joe Matrella

mary taylor

July 11, 2012

Great man and a wonderful brother in law. Mary taylor

Caela Sorensen

July 11, 2012

I will always remember Ken's sense of humor and his endearing eyes. He was a man filled with extreme leadership, drive and love. My favorite gift in life that he gave was that of his wonderful children. Ken's brother Bob talked of them so proudly on the first day we met and so often after. I am filled with much love and empathy for the family.

July 10, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy Barber

Larry Thompson

July 10, 2012

Ken was my partner and friend. He was a great inspiration in my life. He lead my to a higher way of living.

July 10, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to the Sorensen family.

Connie & Rick Raditch

George Spofford

July 10, 2012

A gentleman of significant accomplishments. My sincere sympathy to the family.

Susan Sallet

July 10, 2012