David James Sorensen May 2, 1941 - December 25, 2023

David James Sorensen, 82, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away on December 25, 2023. He was born on May 2, 1941, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to William Howard Sorensen and Lenora Simmons Sorensen. David was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather.

David’s passion for education and sports began early in life. He grew up in Spanish Fork, Utah, where he graduated from Spanish Fork High School. During his time in high school, David excelled in tennis, basketball, and swimming. He even coached the swimming team for eight years, leading them to numerous victories and medals in Utah County. Academically, David was a top student and maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA as a chemistry major at Brigham Young University.

After completing his education, David served a mission for the Mormon Church in the West German Dusseldorf Mission. He later graduated from the University of Oregon Dental School with a DMD Degree in 1970. David was a member of the Fraternity of International Dentists and held prestigious memberships in the ADA and the Provo District Dental Society. He practiced dentistry alongside his father, Dr. William Howard Sorensen, and his brother, Dr. Thomas William Sorensen, in Spanish Fork, Utah, until his retirement in 2020.

David was deeply committed to his community and church. He served as the second counselor in his Provo, Utah LDS ward and dedicated many years as a Scoutmaster. His dedication to scouting was recognized with the Baden Powell Award on multiple occasions. David was also a member of Woodbadge and actively participated in its training courses.

Nature was David’s sanctuary, and he cherished every moment spent outdoors. He enjoyed swimming, camping, fishing, and hiking, with Arches National Park holding a special place in his heart. David had a profound love for music, particularly classical compositions and the music of Dave Brubeck. He was an avid fan of the movie “Lawrence Of Arabia” and could recite its lines verbatim. David’s enthusiasm extended to fast, exotic cars, especially Ferraris, and he was a proud member of The Ferrari Club.

Despite facing health challenges in his later years, David remained positive, spiritual, and intellectually engaged until the end of his life. His unwavering strength and resilience inspired all who knew him.

David is survived by his wife, Tatiana Sorensen. He is also survived by children from his previous wife, Geraldine Sorensen: Jon David Sorensen (“Natalia”), Amy Sorensen, Kate Engelsman (“Chris”), and Sara Sorensen (“Troy Boman”). Other survivors include his brother, Thomas William Sorensen (“Mary”), and sisters: Jeanne Sorensen Siegel, Judi Sorensen Flom, Marilyn Sorensen, and Lesley Nelson. David leaves behind three cherished grandchildren: Sofia Sorensen, Sasha Sorensen, and Charlie Boman.

A funeral service will be held on January 4, 2024, at the Canyon Ward of the LDS Church located at 3477 East River Bottoms Road in Spanish Fork, Utah. The funeral will commence at 12:30 p.m., preceded by a viewing at 11:00 a.m. Following the service, David will be laid to rest at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery, located at 420 East 400 North.

David James Sorensen will be remembered for his remarkable achievements, unwavering faith, and love for his family and community. His legacy will continue to inspire and uplift those who knew him.