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Marius Sorenson Obituary

Lt. Col (ret) Marius Gus Sorenson, 69, passed away on February 16, 2014 in Dallas, TX. Lt. Col Sorenson was the son of Marius Howard Sorensen and Ethel May (Whitelock) Boothe.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret A. Sorenson, sisters Myrna Jean Sorensen of Spearfish, SD and Marlene (Sorensen) and Robert Rothermel of Sunset Beach, NC, brother Gary Lee and Diana Sorensen of Katy, TX, son Eric Anthony Sorenson of Glenwood Springs, CO, a step daughter Karla Niswonger Gentry of Dandridge, TN, step grandsons Tyler Bronson Gentry of Jersey City, NJ and Trevor Allen Gentry of Dandridge, TN and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends at the Swan-Law Funeral Home in Colorado Springs, CO on Sunday, March 2, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Service will be held at the Air Force Academy Cadet Protestant Chapel on Monday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Class of 1970 Fund through the Associations of Graduates at the Air Force Academy.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Feb. 23, 2014.

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March 10, 2014

I will always remember Marius as just Gus. He was a fine person, good student and always friendly to all. My sincere condolences to his family. I know that he will be missed and am so glad that I got to see and visit with him at our last high school reunion. May peace and God be with all his family.

Ralph Heinert
Libby, MT

Sheila Flynn

March 9, 2014

Maggie, I'm so terribly sorry to learn of Gus's passing. He was a wonderful man, and your happiness together was always inspirational. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Tyler, and all your family. Love to you from Australia,

Duncan Levine

March 4, 2014

Maggie, my sincere condolences.
Gus was a warm and positive force who touched many lives, including mine. He was an active and lively member of the board of the International Golf Society of Taipei, which he was part of since its inception in 2002 until he left Taiwan. Gus always had time for a friendly chat and was never short of kind words to say about anyone. I will remember him for his tireless energy, his love of sports and generosity of spirit.
RIP Gus. We will miss you.

Erik and Caitlin Lund

March 3, 2014

Maggie, Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. We will always remember our time in Taipei with you and Gus as one of the best periods in our lives. Our prayers are with you.

Taffy Tucker

March 2, 2014

I am so pleased that Gus made visits to Spearfish to see his sister Myrna and I am so pleased that I met him... The love and joy that he emanated made being with a special time. May God embrace all of his loved ones and fill them with peace.

Howard and Mary Ann Noziska

February 27, 2014

Howard and I are remembering all the fun times shared with the Sorenson family in our Belle Fourche neighborhood. Our condolences to all Gus' family.

Sampson Mar

February 26, 2014

Gus was always the coolest head in the crowd. I appreciated his analysis of difficult situations, and his quirky sense of humor. It is a cliche, but he really left us too soon. He will be missed in Taipei! Our love to you Maggie in your difficult time.

This is how we will remember Gus

Andrea Wu

February 26, 2014

Gus was a real gentleman and was always kind, passionate, loyal and with high integrity. It was fun served as his Vice President on AmCham Taipei's board. He will be sorely missed.
Maggie and family, please accept our deepest condolences.
Andrea Wu

Jost Feer

February 26, 2014

Maggie & Family,
I am deeply saddened by the news of Gus passing. I extend my most sincere condolence to you. Gus will be cherished in our memories forever.

Omar Mohammad

February 26, 2014

Maggie & Family:
My heartfelt condolences and may God almighty give you all the strength to cope with this unbearable loss.
Omar Mohammad
Security Office
AIT/Taipei

N. Stovicek

February 26, 2014

Such a gentleman. Such a good person. Leading by example, Gus helped build and enrich our community in Taiwan.

Peter Kurz

February 26, 2014

Gus, we all here in Taiwan are grateful for the opporunity to have known you, served with you on Amcham, and hung out with you at the ACC. Miss you. Love to you, Maggie.

Richard Vuylsteke

February 26, 2014

Gus was a good friend and a significant leader during the time we worked together at the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei. He was professional, poised, gentlemanly, and dedicated to service and good friendship. My sincere condolences to Maggie and the family. He will be missed.

Mark Hale

February 25, 2014

It was an honor to know and serve with Gus. I still remember those Prep School and Academy days and how Gus inspired all of us. To his family I offer my deepest sympathy and sincere wishes and prayers during these difficult times. Gus, we will miss you and remember you always.

Terry & Carol Williams

February 25, 2014

Gus,

Our lives were enriched knowing you. We had known Maggie for years and were happy that you two found each other. Our many tennis matches, golf outings and friendship over the years is something we will always treasure.

Maggie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family this week. Our home is always open to you if you need to get away. All our love,

Karen-Stan-Kaley-Skyler Hodell

February 24, 2014

Gus, a gentleman with fine dignity and quiet strength. We will sorely miss you.

Mark & Karen Huff

February 24, 2014

Gus will be greatly missed. Such a wonderful gentleman. Maggie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mark, Karen, Anna & Christopher

Marylyn DeFilippo

February 24, 2014

Maggie and Family,
John and I just heard about Gus tonight. What a wonderful friend and role model he was for John through their Academy days and beyond. I'm so happy we were able to meet and spend time together at their reunions. Please know how much he will be missed and how sorry we are to hear this news.

John DeFilippo

February 24, 2014

I remember that my parents could not come out for parents weekend and Gus and his sister took me "off campus". They were so generous. Gus was one of my best friends at the Academy. My wife and I will miss him- especially at the next reunion.

Pam Mellor

February 24, 2014

We will miss you so much Gus. Much love, Pam, Jade and Ian.

John Lipp

February 24, 2014

A fine man and an outstanding Airman! I'll never forget Gus.

Caroline and Lee Burton

February 23, 2014

Gus was a great man who was always interested in learning and focused on helping others. May your memories of your great times with Gus and the support of your family and friends help you through this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!

Greg Gilles

February 23, 2014

I remember Gus well from our early days at the Academy. He was the kind of guy I wanted as a classmate.

Tony Marietta

February 23, 2014

I have great memories of Gus at the AFA Prep School and the AFA. He was always willing to share his knowledge of the Air Force and always willing to help anyone. We lost a great man. Tony Marietta USAFA 70 and USAFA Prep School 66

Lt Gen Tom Waskow '70

February 23, 2014

Gus, you were an inspiration for all of us during our Doolie summer. Your maturity rubbed off on all whom you touched. May God Bless you and your family.

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