June 30, 1942 — December 7, 2025 (age 83)

Dennis Eldon Sorensen, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025 with his wife holding his hand following an unexpected stroke and brief hospitalization.

Dennis was born on June 30, 1942 to Melvin Edgar and Edith (Jessen) Sorensen. He was the third of four children. Dennis grew up on the family farm in College Ward where he learned traits of hard work, industry, thrift and honesty as well as the importance of family, church and community involvement.

Dennis met and married Leona Black in 1964 and they were blessed with nine children. He built their family home next door to the home where he grew up. Family was keenly important to them and the absolute center of their lives. Dennis worked hard to provide for the family but also spent tim

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