John Sorensen

Jon Darwin Sorensen Loving Husband Jon Darwin Sorensen, loving husband, best friend and eternal companion to Nanette Forsyth Sorensen, died Tuesday, January 29, 2008 of a Pulmonary Embolism. He was an exemplary son, brother, uncle and friend to so many. Jon was born May 8, 1944 to Darwin J. and Louise Elizabeth Keiser Sorensen in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah majoring in History prior to serving an honorable mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Bavarian Mission, 1964-66. After his mission, with his knowledge of German, he served his country in the military in Army intelligence. Jon worked for Beneficial Life and Surety Life for many years as an underwriter. He lived a life of loving service to others, both daily as well as in his many church callings. His most recent calling, which he enjoyed so much, was being a temple worker with his sweetheart. Jon leaves behind his wife, Nanette; two brothers: David (Roxie) Sorensen, Las Vegas; Paul (Kathleen) Sorensen, Provo; sister, Susan (Ed) Motola, Salt Lake City; many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Jon was reunited with his parents, Darwin and Louise Sorensen, and Nanettes parents, Dick and RoDene Forsyth. Jon was a Gentle Giant that will be missed by many. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1:00 p.m. at the Taylorsville Gardens Ward, 4253 South Bennion Road (1905 W.) where a viewing will be held Saturday, 11:30-12:40 p.m. prior to services. Interment, Taylorsville Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home. Online condolences at mcdougalfh@aol.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Church Perpetual Education Fund or Missionary Fund.