Michael Sorensen

Michael D. Sorensen age 72 of Arkadelphia died Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in Hot Springs. He was born August 29, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Walter and Dorothy Besisinicker Sorensen. He was a U. S. Marine veteran. Michael was an industrial engineer working throughout the United States, Korea, Europe, South America and Mexico mostly in chemical and explosives manufacturing plants. After retiring in Palm Beach, California he returned to Arkadelphia and became a member of Caddo Valley Baptist Church. Michael was an avid gardener and gun collector. He was preceded in death by one brother, Allan Bell.

Survivors include his wife of forty-eight years, Linda Nivens Sorensen, one daughter, Shannon Nivens Sorensen of Arkadelphia; three sons, Nels Sorensen of Victoria, Texas, Shawn Sorensen of Little Rock, Arkansas, Patrick Sorensen of Hot Springs, Arkansas, eight grandchildren, Nick and Noah Brumley, Caitlin Talffa, Shawna Michelle Sorensen, Amy Woodall, P. J. Salazar, Stephanie Gibson, Jessica Wills, four great-grandchildren, Hannah, Kassi, Rian and Lawson, two brothers, David Sorensen of Kentucky, Dennis Sorensen of Virginia, a half brother Donald Sorensen of Iowa and many friends from Caddo Valley Baptist Church.

Funeral services are 11:00 AM Saturday September 13, 2008 at the Caddo Valley Baptist Church with Bro. Phillip Runyan officiating. Burial will be in Caddo Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Friday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Michael's Sunday School Class and 3rd floor Advance Care staff at St. Joseph's Mercy Healthcenter.