Bruce A. Sorensen
Bruce A. Sorensen, 92, of Bellevue, Nebraska, peacefully passed away on October 8, 2021, after a prolonged decline in health.
Bruce was born on October 7, 1929, to Arthur and Sadie Sorensen in Bellevue, Nebraska. After graduating from South High in Omaha, Bruce pursued a degree in electrical engineering at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He went on to work for the Omaha Public Power District for over 40 years.
In 1958, he met Geraldine (Geri) Scott while both were working at OPPD. Bruce and Geri married in 1959 and went on to have 2 children, Shelley Sorensen Hansen and Terri Sorensen Ashinhurst, which joined the other three step-children, Linda Sorensen Holcomb, Marsha Sorensen Salling and Robert Lloyd Sorensen.
Bruce served over 30 years on the Bellevue City Council providing exemplary representation to his constituents. He was recognized by the council for his contributions to the city of Bellevue by naming Sorensen Park in his honor.
Bruce was a beloved member of Avery Presbyterian Church his entire adult life and cherished the relationships of the Avery Church family.
After retirement, Bruce had time to pursue his love of golf, travel, and World War II vintage aircraft. He took great joy in being a loving father and grandpa.
Bruce was preceded in death by his wife Geri and daughter Linda.
He is survived by his children Marsha Sorensen Salling and husband Robin, Robert Lloyd Sorensen and wife Janis, Shelley Sorensen Hansen, and Terri Sorensen Ashinhurst and husband Danny; grandchildren Stephan Holcomb, Heather Holcomb Martin, Tracy Salling Vance, Kimmie Sorensen Palo, Jared Hansen, Kyle Hansen, Chase Ashinhurst, Tamara Ashinhurst, and Jenna Ashinhurst; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Reception of friends: Saturday, November 6, 9:00-10:30 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 10:30 a.m., both at Bellevue Memorial Chapel.
To view video of the service, please click the link below:
https://boxcast.tv/view/bruce-a-sorensen-248084
Private Inurnment: Bellevue Cemetery
Memorials: Avery Presbyterian Church
4 Comments
I wish I could have seen Bruce over the years but couldn’t. Great memories of him when I was living in Bellevue when I was younger.
Terri, Marsha, and families,
I know there are no words to comfort you as you grieve the loss of your Dad, but family and friends are there to help you shoulder this burden and give you strength and warm embraces. Just remember that the little things, like smiles, laughter, and all your memories, will be what will comfort you and your families at this difficult time. What an amazing life he lived! You are in my thoughts and prayers.♥️
Bruce was a very nice and fair and kind to people.
He had hired me at OPPD.
He will me missed by family, friends, and co-workers.
Shelley and families,
So sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with him whether it was running into him at the grocery store or elsewhere. Thoughts and prayers to all of your families.
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