Born Monday, March 24, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the son of the late Maxwell Sorenson and the late Edna Wade Sorenson. He was married to the love of his life, Eleanor Elwood Sorenson, for 53 years.
William loved building and flying model airplanes and had a passion for playing golf.
Surviving are his wife, Eleanor, son, Dr. Steven Sorenson of Palms Springs, CA, daughter, Bridget Norris (Dean) of Temecula, CA, grandchildren, Max, Jack, Zoe, and Baby Dean. William is also survived by his sister, Judy Lorenz of Texas. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.