Norman Allen Sorensen passed away at home in Provo, Utah on November 17th, 2019 at the age of 80. Norm was born September 1, 1939 in Price, Utah. He was the baby of the family, and entered this world at the tail end of the Great Depression and the beginning of World War II. When just a toddler the family moved to Vallejo, California where his father worked for Mare Island Naval Shipyard. His childhood was filled with homemade clothes, playing a mean game of marbles, surviving a rare bone disease that landed him in the hospital for 3 months, air raid drills with sirens and blackouts, Saturday double feature matinees, finding treasures at the 5 & 10 cent store, and listening to shows like Jack Benny and Amos and Andy on the radio. In the 1950's Norm was the cool guy that sported a flat top and dressed like James Dean. He was a track star and voted junior high Prom King. Those years were spent exploring his fascination with cars, hanging out with his 3 best friends, orchestrating major rubber-gun wars, and school dances. All through his teen years Norm worked hard. He mowed lawns, sold concessions at the racetrack, set pins in a bowling alley, and finally, at the age of 14, got his dream job at a service station making $1 an hour. But Norm had a goal! And by the time he was 15 he'd earned $350 dollars - enough to buy a sweet 1949 Ford Coupe. It wasn't long before Norm discovered love – with a beautiful girl named Mollie Rose. They met at a street dance, fell in love, and were married a year later on September 26th, 1959. For the next 40 years they progressed physically, emotionally, intellectually, and especially spiritually - together. Their life's journey was blessed by 11 children, whom they raised with loving patience in a home they referred to as Camelot, in Napa Valley. In 2000, Mollie Rose passed away in a tragic accident, but the efforts Norm and Mollie made to emanate their family's motto of "Let Our Light Shine" continue on. Norm was a successful businessman, and owned several different companies, but his all-time love was being a contractor. He could fix, build, or create anything. In fact, while living in Provo he became the handyman of the neighborhood - to everyone's delight. And although he had an affinity for sports cars, he could drive anything; trucks, semis, tractors… and even had a pilot's license. His love of music will always remain a special memory to his children. His favorite was classical, but he was also known to blare the Beatles while working in the yard. His children can attest to the joy of falling asleep listening to him playing the piano, which he began learning at the age of 11. He cherished his Steinway Grand and expressed intense emotion through the way he played the music. Later in life he decided to add the cello to his musical abilities and impressed us all with his diligent practice. In 2003 Norm fell in love with Robin Kay and they were married on July 4th, surrounded by their family and friends. Together they moved their big family forward, in faith and love. Their home became a sanctuary for all to feel safe and valued. Their example of obedience to gospel principles and to what they knew was right will stand as a testament to what they held most dear – their covenants with God and their family relationships. As a humble servant of the Lord, Norm served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in several different callings; but his favorite was Ward Choir Director, he loved his choirs. He also loved his full-time missionary adventures that gave him and Robin the opportunity to serve and to teach of Jesus Christ. They served in the Hawaii Honolulu Mission on Christmas and Fanning Islands; and the Oklahoma Tulsa Mission. Norm considered the greatest treasures to be his family and the gospel of Jesus Christ, and he embraced both with loyalty and passion. He will be remembered for his humility, faith and commitment to doing what is right. For his work ethic, integrity, and honesty. Norm Sorensen will be remembered for his unmeasurable patience, his earned wisdom, and incredible sense of humor. In addition to his parents, LeRoy Gerome and LaVerda Hendrickson Sorensen, Norm is predeceased by his brothers Veryl and Donald, his sister Elaine, and his first wife Mollie Rose Hobaugh. Norm leaves behind his current wife, Robin Kay Frame, and their combined family of 15 children, their spouses, 80 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Sorensen children include: son Donnie & Rosana Angle, son Norman & Ingrid Jacob, daughter Signe & Todd Knapp, son Adam, son Aaron, son Shiloh & Nicole Afana, daughter Anna & Ryan Skelton, daughter Jennifer & Nathan NeVille, son Micah & Aimee Sato, daughter Mary & Grey Walter, and daughter Jessica & Darrell Hunter. Frame children include: son Brent & Cindy Madsen, son Eric, son Craig & Denise Ray, and daughter Stephanie & Dustin Simpson. He also leaves behind countless wonderful friends. Learn more about this great man at www.papasorensen.com. Funeral Services A viewing will be held Friday, November 22, from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home located at 646 East 800 North in Orem, Utah. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 23, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 345 East 4525 North in Provo, Utah. The viewing begins at 9:30. a.m., with the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment services will be held at the Orem City Cemetery immediately following the funeral. Condolence may be offered to the family online at www.walkersanderson.com