Stanley Stan Jay Sorensen

Stan was born on July 21, 1933 in Santa Monica, CA. He is the eldest of 4 children (2 boys and 2 girls). As the eldest, Stanley spent his youth assisting his mother and father raising his siblings, giving him a sense of responsibility early. Most of his years growing up were spent in Venice, CA, so naturally he was often found hanging out at the beach.

He met his future wife Pauline McBeth early in their youth, as they grew up in the same ward of the LDS faith. They were married in March of 1956 in the St. George, Utah temple.

Stan and Pauli called the San Fernando Valley home for many years where they started their family of 3 boys and 1 girl. In the early 1970's the family relocated to Huntington Beach, CA, where Stan soon became a highly successful salesman for an electronics company, as well as working for a tax preparation service during tax season as a tax associate. He and his family thrived in an active life within the LDS faith and he enjoyed serving the church in a variety of positions, including Young Men's president as well as in the local bishopric.

Stan enjoyed a good game of golf (even if he wasn't of professional caliber!) and enjoyed being the brunt of many family jokes and pranks and loved laughing at himself. In the early 2000's Stan and Pauli relocated to Oceanside, CA to be closer to their wonderful grandchildren. Stanley loved nothing more than family gatherings and relished being with his children and grandchildren, who are now spread throughout Southern California, Utah and Idaho.

Stanley is preceded in death by his eldest son, Mark, as well as his wife of 53 years, Pauli. He is survived by his brother and sisters, two sons (Steven and Brian), his daughter (Kerinda), three grandchildren (Mitchel, Hayli and Emme) as well two sons-in-law (Kevin and Jeffrey).

Funeral services will be held at the LDS chapel at 2150 Bonita Canyon Dr, Newport Beach, CA on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 11:30am immediately followed by a luncheon, then burial at Pacific View Cemetery, 3500 Pacific View Dr, Corona del Mar, CA 92625

"But death is not final. Though it seems so when its dark shroud overshadows mortal life. To those who accept the Christ and His eternal mission, there is light and comfort, there is assurance, there is certainty." ~ Gordon B. Hinckley