St. George, Utah -

Jerold passed away of natural causes on November 29, 2018 in St. George, Utah. Jerold was born in his grandmother's home in Aurora, UT, to Cline and Reta Sorensen on August 12, 1933. He was raised on his father's sugar beet farm, and was instilled with a fervent value of hard work.   As a young boy, Jerold took on his elder brother's chores on the farm when they were called to serve as Marines in WWII. He and his father worked the fields together, having only horses as their "horse power." Farm work made him strong early, something that continued throughout his life. He was a powerhouse of a man. A fond memory of his children is standing on his back as he did one-arm-push-ups.

Jerold had an adventurous spirit, wanting to "suck the marrow out of life." He worked many jobs to put himself through school and support his young family. Jerold was a writer by nature, and eventually earned his Master's Degree in Journalism. His degree provided him many opportunities, working at Universities in Chicago, Alaska, and Utah. His career landed at Utah Valley Hospital, where he was eventually made the Director of Public Relations for Intermountain Health Care.

Jerold was very active throughout his life. He made a second home for he and his family in Bear Lake, ID, that he built by hand, with the help of his sons. He loved boating, and building campfires, and was known in the community as "Fire Builder Sorensen." He worked hard and played hard. He eventually fell in love with Southern Utah, and purchased a small condo in St. George as a place to getaway to in the winter. At this time it was not known that later in life he would make St. George his home. He fell in love with the red dirt and warm climate. He would ride his motorcycle for miles and miles. He later turned in the motorcycle for a "side by side" four wheeler. He rode that "machine" (as he called it), like a "bat out of hell," up until just a year before his death.

Jerold lived his last adventure with his beautiful and loving wife, Sandy, spending time between St. George and Parowan. They adopted two dogs, Millie and Heidi, who he adored. Jerold and Sandy took on the highways, and skies, traveling to many locations, making new memories together. Sandy took on Jerold's adventurous spirit with zeal, and he lived the last years of his life being nurtured by a true "Southern Bell."

Jerold was preceded in death by his parents: Cline and Reta Sorensen; and siblings: Nell, Nina, Van, and Gordon. He is survived by his children: Wayde, Rita, Russell, Phil, Eric, and Kim; and his amazing wife, Sandy.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Coral Canyon 1 ^st Ward Chapel, 1950 North Coral Canyon Blvd., Washington, Utah. Interment will be held Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Aurora City Cemetery, Aurora, Utah.