Obituary – Warren E. Sorensen
by Covill Funeral Home
November 21, 2024
Warren E. Sorensen went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reunite with his wife, Betty Jo Sorensen on November 18, 2024. He was 89 years old.
Warren was born on December 7, 1934 in Bancroft, NE, to Jeff and Anna Sorensen. He was the youngest of seven children raised on the family farm. His childhood involved going to church every Sunday, going to school, and doing chores on the farm. After graduating from Bancroft High School, Warren enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served from 1954 to 1957, which included a tour of duty in the Korean Conflict. He was recognized for his service in Korea by the Korean Ambassador.
After concluding his military service, Warren returned to Nebraska. He was working for Flint Energy Services, LTD in Kimball, NE, when he met Betty. Warren drove up to Betty’s parent’s property in a red ‘57 Chevy. (He always teased that she actually fell in love with the car.) The pair were married on August 25, 1958. They were married 57 years before Betty passed away in 2016.
Warren and Betty moved between Nebraska and Wyoming during Warren’s tenure with Flint. In 1973, Warren and Betty were farming in Nebraska when Belco, (later became Enron Oil & Gas) called Warren to offer him a position in Big Piney. Warren accepted the position and worked for Enron and EOG Resources for the next 27 years before retiring in 2000. Warren was awarded the Legacy of the Land Award by BLM for his dedication to the sustainability and conservation of the land.
During his retirement, Warren was the happiest when he was helping at the church, puttering around his property, driving a tractor for Glade Jones, hunting in the fall, and gardening in the summer. He dearly loved his family and spending time with them. He welcomed each grandchild into the family by holding and rocking them as often as possible.
Warren is survived by his children Anna Marie (Gilberto) Carrillo of Big Piney, Marvin (Ranae) Sorensen of Big Piney, Scott (Lani) Sorensen of White Rock, NM, Timothy (Krista) Sorensen of Brighton, CO, and Joseph (Miranda) Sorensen of Brighton, CO, 16 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren, 2 sisters-in-law and 2 brothers in law, one brother, Alvin Sorensen of Bancroft, NE, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family service has been held. A public celebration of life will be held June 7, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Southwest Sublette County Pioneers Senior Center in Marbleton, Wyoming.
Memorial contributions may be made to Peace Lutheran Church or to the Southwest Sublette County Pioneers Senior Center.
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