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Lynn Sorensen Obituary
Mar 21, 1939 - May 10, 2014
Lynn L. Sorensen passed away on Saturday in Omaha. Born in Plattsmouth, NE, Lynn was the son of Peter A. and Helen I. Sorensen. Lynn was raised in Omaha, and attended Omaha North High School for 2 years before Lynn's family moved to Nauasseur Air Force Base in Morocco. Lynn finished his last 2 years of High School at Nelson C. Brown in Morocco, and graduated in 1957. Lynn then attended the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and served 6 years in the United States Army National Guard. In 1971, Lynn married Irene A. (Stokes) Sorensen. Also in 1971, Lynn and Fred Grossman purchased Redshaw Paint Supply in Omaha, which they owned and operated until selling the business in 1995. After selling the business, Lynn and Irene retired to Gerrish Island in Kittery Point, ME. While in Maine, Lynn continued to follow his beloved Huskers, and served as a host and tour guide for the steady stream of family and friends who visited. In the fall of 2008, Lynn and Irene moved back to Omaha to be closer to family. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Peter R. Sorensen; his nephew, Daniel Sorensen; and his brother-in-law, Donald Landen. Lynn is survived by his wife, Irene; his brother, Daniel D. Sorensen of Lake Worth, FL; his son, Eric Sorensen of Omaha; his son and daughter-in-law, Todd Sorensen and Carol Russell of Fayette, IA; his granddaughter, Theresa Sorensen of Nevada, MO; his grandsons, Isaac and Avery Sorensen, both of Fayette, IA; his great grandson, Alan Pender-grass of Nevada, MO; his sister-in-law, Madeleine Sorensen of Simi Valley, CA; his sister-in-law, Shirley Landen of Council Bluffs, IA; his brother-and-sister-in-law, Gerald and Bonnie Stokes of Des Moines, IA; his brother-and-sister-in-law, Charles and Patricia Stokes of Council Bluffs; his brother-in-law, Mark Stokes of Council Bluffs; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
VISITATION on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 5-7pm at Hillcrest Memorial Park, West Lawn Cemetery, 5701 Center St., Omaha. Memorials may be made to: Team Jack Foundation, PO Box 975, Atkinson, NE 68713 (no cash please); or to Hospice House, 7415 Cedar Street, Omaha, NE 68124.
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Neil Leitner
February 19, 2015
Saw the death notice at the Nouasseur (morocco) website. Lynn and I were classmates, both graduating in 1957. Our grad class was small and I am not sure how many of us are left. It is somewhat rare that an old friend of mine shows up on the site.
Kathleen Taylor
May 14, 2014
I remember my uncle Lynn listenting to a Husker game at my wedding reception on his portable radio. Always so funny, lighthearted and a great story teller with an amazingly generous heart. RIP Uncle Lynn... forever in our hearts and never forgotten!!!
May 14, 2014
Laurence and LaVonne Stover are so sorry to learn of Lynn's death. We know that this is a very, very sad time and will be praying for you, Irene.
Tom McKinney
May 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Irene. We enjoyed meeting you and Lynn on your visit with Dan in Michigan; we were so happy you took the time to drive to Northern Michigan to visit with us and enjoyed Lynn's sense of humor and all the "stories" about him and Pete and Dan when they were growing up...and, how much he and Dan were alike! We hope all the wonderful memories throughout your life together will help you through this difficult time.
Tom & Marcy McKinney, Grayling, MI
May 13, 2014
Uncle Lynn, always may favorite Uncle. I am so saddened to hear of his passing and my heart goes out to you irene and the entire family for such a great loss. It brings me comfor to know that Dad and Lynn are up in heaven together! My heart and prayers going out to the entire family.
With Love, Annie Sorensen
May 13, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Lynn's passing today. I am one of his cousins through Aunt Helen, her brother was my Dad Maynard. They used to love to get together along wit Uncle Pete to just tease whoever was around. I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family! May the Lord give you His peace that passes all understanding. Marilyn Svendgard Marcille.
Anna Marie Andersen Travelstead
May 13, 2014
Lynn and I were cousins, I am so sorry to hear of his passing, He has lots of cousins out here in Seattle. God Bless
May 13, 2014
Dear Irene,
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. You were great neighbors on Gerrish Island.
We are thinking of you.
Marsha and Len
Sharon (sorensen) Correa
May 13, 2014
Nobody could bbq a hamburger like Uncle Lynn!!! He always remembered us and treated us so well. He had a huge heart and a huge sense of humor! He was an incredibly generous man - his entire life. RIP Uncle Lynn.
Shirley Hallas
May 13, 2014
Dearest Irene, Lynn was like a brother to me, I loved him and you
So much. God bless you and all of the family at this sad time.
Love Shirley Hallas
Sue Cody
May 13, 2014
My husband, Pat Cody, and Lynn and I were friends when the "boys" worked at Sidles in South Omaha and we were all on the Sidles bowling league. Lynn told us we had to name our daughter after him so we named her Pamela Lynn Cody and I think he was pleased. Years later, whenever we were in Omaha, we'd meet up with Lynn and Irene. My children remember him and our thoughts and prayers are with Irene in this time of sadness. You will be missed Lynn.
May 13, 2014
I am sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. I know Lynn and Irene meant the world to my sister, Stephanie and her husband, Andy.
May 13, 2014
Irene:
You and Lynn were wonderful neighbors, all of us on Gerrish Island missed you when you moved back home. Lynn gave this Buckeye fan a whole new perspective on football. I'm sure he is organizing things in Husker Heaven. Jack and Joyce
Randy Haug
May 12, 2014
Dear Irene;
I'm heartbroken to hear of the loss of my great friend and mentor Lynn. You and Lynn have meant so much and done so much for me and my family in my lifetime that I will always be indebted to you. Not many people know it but when I graduated from college, (UNO) Lynn and Fred gave me my first job until I could find something more permanent to my field. He always treated me like I was part of his family. I will never forget that. I loved Lynn's great sense of humor, welcome smile, and genuine laugh. I must have had 1000's of laughs with him over our many years of friendship. I loved every minute I was in his and your presence. There is no finer person on earth than Lynn. Lynn taught me a lot about being a true friend, a good person, and about life and business in general. He treated the people who worked for him and who were friends of people he worked with like gold. He and you always made sure me, and then when I got married, my family were welcome around him. You both made it a point to ask how you were doing, and to come and visit him up in Maine, which we did a few times. What great memories and experiences those were. By doing so he taught us all a great lesson on how to treat others that were important to you, no matter what the situation. Lynn had the biggest heart in the world and I am going to really miss him. Irene, I love both you and Lynn with all my heart and hope that there is a cold Bud waiting for Lynn upon his arrival in heaven. God's blessings to you and your family. We will be here for you, just as Lynn would want to make sure we are.
Randy, Judy Haug and family
Ellen Weissinger
May 12, 2014
Irene, we're holding you close in this sad time. Lynn was simply one of the finest people I've ever known and he changed our entire family for the better. My mom and dad just adored him. Lynn made a big difference in the world by being kind and generous - he was role model of a life very well lived. You were lucky to have him as a best friend. Please know that we love you dearly.
Theresa Sorensen
May 12, 2014
I will miss you dearly grandpa. I love you and miss you. I have the memories that you gave me and I will cherish them for a lifetime. may you rest in peace and watch over us i love you
Holly Barstow
May 12, 2014
Dear Irene,
I am so very sorry about Lynn. You have lost your best friend, biggest fan, and fellow adventurer. We have lost our dear friend, and we will never know anyone like him again. Lynn was such a good man, and a good friend, and I loved seeing both of you. I'll never forget the twinkle in his eyes, his funny sense of humor, or the way that he loved you. I am proud to call Lynn my friend, and I am thinking of you and all of your family.
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