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Wayne Sorensen
WAYNE SORENSEN
Cedar Rapids
Wayne M. Sorensen, 90, was born Jan. 23, 1924, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Henry M. and Florence
Sorensen, and passed away Sept. 15, 2014. He was a loyal, selfless and caring husband and father.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 66 years, Betty Dahl Sorensen; daughters, Janet and husband Dr. Michael Sheets of Kaysville, Utah, Joy and husband Dennis Nentrup of Burleson, Texas, and Jill and husband Robert Frost of Benton, La.; and four grandchildren, Laura and Nicholas Nentrup and Trey and Katie Frost.
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brothers, Ray and Roy Sorensen; and sister, Norma Schmidt.
Mr. Sorensen was a graduate of Iowa State University, with a degree in forestry. Mr. Sorensen, formerly a resident of DeQueen, Ark., for 44 years, moved with his wife to Benton, La., six years ago to be closer to family. He was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in DeQueen. He was retired from Weyerhaeuser. He enjoyed walking, gardening, old western movies and spending time with family.
Mr. Sorensen was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Corps.
A memorial service will be held at the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home Chapel in Bossier City, La., on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 1:30 p.m.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church, DeQueen, AR 71832.
Online condolences can be made at www.boonefh.com.
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