Larry Dee Sorenson

Larry Dee Sorenson, 82, passed away after a patient battle with cancer on May 9, 2026, in The Woodlands, Texas. Born on June 2, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Hosea Oliver Sorenson and Doris Fernelius, Larry lived a life defined by service, music, and an infectious laugh that touched everyone he met. Larry graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S. in Elementary Education. His early career took him to Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he shared his passion for learning as a 6th-grade teacher. He later transitioned into a long and dedicated career as a Document Control Technician with the Bechtel Corporation, where he worked on a variety of projects for 30 years. A faithful follower of Jesus Christ, Larry’s life was a testament to his devotion. He served for many years as an ordinance worker at the Houston Texas Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His faith was the cornerstone of his life. On June 14, 1991, he married his beloved eternal companion, Barbara Jean Taysom, in the Dallas Texas Temple. Together, they shared almost 35 years of marriage filled with devotion and joy. Larry was a man of varied interests. He was an avid reader with a particular fondness for science fiction, and he could often be found lost in a jigsaw puzzle. Music, however, was his true creative outlet. Larry loved music—playing the guitar, singing with heart, and even composing his own pieces. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children, Lanny Dalar Sorenson, Shane Sorenson Pond (Kirsten), Jayel Kirby (Michael), Aaron Ben Sorenson, Heber Lucian Sorenson, Shannon Sorenson, and Lehi Daniel Sorenson; his siblings, Shauna Campbell, Rebecca Freeman, Colleen Gordon, Allen Freeman, Dennis Freeman, Mary Lucas and Carolyn Sherman; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David Freeman. Larry will be remembered as a kind soul, a loving husband and father, and a man whose laugh could brighten any room. His legacy lives on in the testimony of Jesus Christ he frequently bore, the love of music he shared, and the family he cherished.

Larry Dee Sorenson

June 2, 1943 - May 9, 2026