Yolo County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....SORENSEN , Donald Edwin April 15 2004 ********************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/obits/ca/obitsca.htm ********************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Peggy B. Perazzo pbperazzo@comcast.net June 5, 2004, 4:36 pm "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, May 21, 2004 Donald E. Sorensen Donald Edwin Sorensen, a 39-year resident of Davis, died April 15, 2004, in his home. He was 80 years old. He was born on May 2, 1923, in Oak Park, Ill. After graduating from high school, he attended Central State Teachers College in Stevens Point, Wis. Shortly after beginning college, he was called to duty during World War II. He faithfully served his country as a soldier in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1946. In 1949, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin and continued to pursue his interest in psychology at the University of Illinois in Urbana, Ill., where he earned a master's of science degree in 1951. As a psychologist, he cared for and improved the lives of many people for 35 years. He began his career at the State Research Hospital in Galesburg, Ill., where he met his future wife of 51 years, Marylou. After their wedding in 1952, they traveled to California, where he accepted a position at DeWitt State Hospital in Auburn. From 1956 until he retired in 1985, he served the state as senior clinical psychologist at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville where he "saw it all" and strove to help patients regain a productive and meaningful life. As well as being a talented and compassionate clinical psychologist, he was also a skilled experimental, statistical and research psychologist. He was a member of Davis Community Church and Lutheran Church of the Incarnation. He volunteered his time to benefit those individuals served by both STEAC and Loves and Fishes. His family said that he possessed a keen intellect and was extraordinarily well versed in history, classical music and art. He spent many hours enjoying his extensive music and literature collection in his much-loved home. He was a frequent contributor to the editorial page of both The Davis Enterprise and The Sacramento Bee, and he heartily enjoyed the controversy that often ensued. He was loved and admired by many, but no one more than his daughters. "He will be truly missed," said his family. He suffered the loss of his wife, Marylou, just two months before his own passing. He deeply missed her and mourned her passing. He is survived by his daughters, Diane of Vacaville, Donna of El Cerrito, and Nancy of Vista; grandchildren, Michelle of Melbourne, Fla.; and, David and Amelia of Vista; great-grandchildren, Ricky and Scotti of Vacaville; and, Demi and Mackenzie of Melbourne. According to his wishes, there will be a private family ceremony. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel. Additional Comments: Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/caobfiles/ File size: 3.2 Kb