Steven Lynn Sorenson

Steven Lynn Sorenson lived a life defined by love, sacrifice, kindness, hard work, and humor. These traits were gifts from God, strengthened by a lifetime of refining experiences. He was born on August 16,1944, to Frank and Wanda Sorenson and was raised in his beloved Santaquin, Utah. Steven passed away on January 20, 2026, in Orem, Utah, in the home he and Susan had lived in for nearly 50 years, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma and lymphoma.

Steven's childhood was filled with long days of farming and weekends spent hunting and fishing with his family. It was during these years that he learned to work hard on the farm-something he later passed on to his own children. Harvest time was the best time of year, as he saw the literal fruits of his labor: picking apples and peaches and setting them in bushel baskets in front of the home to sell to customers who came from all over. Many great friendships were forged as people stopped by to purchase the best fruit around.

Dad grew up with three siblings and was surrounded by good friends who helped him hone his ability to pull off all kinds of crazy practical jokes-a skill he perfected through decades of practice, mostly at the expense of his children. He brought laughter into so many difficult situations, helping others feel and know that everything would work out. He demonstrated this to perfection in the final days of his life, as we gathered together as siblings with Mom and Dad, creating moments where we laughed until we cried, even as the weight of his final days felt too heavy to bear.

Dad could never recall a time when he did not have a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Dad had the faith to move mountains and a deep love for his Savior. He was blessed to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Northern Indian Mission in the United States. His missionary service deepened his love for the Savior and strengthened the foundation upon which he built the rest of his life.

One of the greatest blessings of Dad's missionary service was meeting his future wife, Susan Taylor, the sister of one of his companions. She quickly became the love of his life, and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple on February 13,1969. During their early years of marriage, they attended Brigham Young University, where he received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Throughout the years, he worked at various firms, spending most of his career at BYU in the planning department.

Dad's life was centered on serving others. He loved the temple and the time he spent serving there. As he and mom grew older and it became more difficult to attend the temple regularly, they never missed an opportunity to be there for special occasions with each of their grandchildren. Dad never took a church calling lightly and spent many years serving in the Young Men Organization and Scouting. He was always ready and willing to offer a helping hand at the Church welfare farm. One of the greatest service opportunities of his life was being blessed to travel the world with Mom and the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. For 14 years, they had the privilege of sharing the gospel in Asia, Europe, Australia, and the United States - hopefully you can guess who the singer was!

Mom would later learn that she had Multiple Sclerosis, and life changed for all of us. We watched as Dad took on even more, always ensuring that Mom had everything she needed, especially as her health and mobility declined. We witnessed true service in action - service that deepened and strengthened their relationship. Their example of pure Christlike love for one another has become a quality that their children and grandchildren strive to emulate. In the process, we have witnessed countless tender mercies and miracles along the way.

Our Dad was Superman. We grew up truly believing that nothing could harm him - mainly because he told us he was made of steel. He was no stranger to trials, including very hard ones. He faced years of difficult challenges beginning in his youth. At age nine, he underwent surgery to repair a concave chest that was putting pressure on his lungs and heart, which later led to an additional surgery after high school. Through these painful experiences, he found comfort in softly singing primary songs to himself, preparing him for future, more difficult health struggles. At age 59, he received the devastating news that he had advanced multiple myeloma and roughly 6–8 weeks to live unless something miraculous happened. Our Superman was now facing his kryptonite - but Superman won, living another 22 years!

Steven and Susan made their home in Orem, Utah, where they lived for nearly 50 years and raised their five children – four daughters and one son. It was in that home that life unfolded: work, faith, family dinners, laughter, service, and the steady, day-to-day love that shaped their family and became the foundation of so many treasured memories. Dad considered being their father one of the greatest honors of his life. He loved being "Dad," and he had a way of making each of his children feel known, protected, and deeply loved. As the family grew, his joy only multiplied. He especially loved being a grandfather and later a great-grandfather, roles he embraced with pride, tenderness, and unmistakable delight. His 34 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren brought out the very best in him-his warmth, his humor, his patience, and the steady love that defined his life.

Steven is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 57 years, Susan, and his five children: Stacy Chandler (David), John Sorenson (Wendy), Julie Thomas (Scott), Emily Gunderson (Josh), Adrienne Edgerton (Dusty).

Funeral services for Steven Lynn Sorenson will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 11 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 762 E 1200 N Orem, UT. A viewing will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 6-8pm at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 E 800 N, Orem, UT and prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:30am at the same chapel. Dedication of the grave will be at the Orem City Cemetery.

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