Mary Sorenson

Dec. 16, 1948 - Feb. 22, 2009 Mary was born in Stockton, CA to Donald and Fran Bjorklund on December 16, 1948. On Sunday, February 22, 2009, her spirit passed on to friends and family in the world of spirits (Paradise) after a long fight with cancer. She graduated from Stockton's Stagg High School in June of 1967. She attended San Joaquin Delta College, Northern Arizona University, and graduated from Brigham Young University in April of 1974. She then taught school in San Joaquin County. Mary married in 1977 and started rearing a family with her husband, David. She later worked at Children To Cherish, a foster family agency in Chico, CA. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Donald Wilford Bjorklund in December 1997. She is survived by her husband, David L. Sorenson of Chico, CA; mother, Mary Frances (Smith) Bjorklund of Stockton, CA; sisters, Kristine Mamanakis of Ogden, UT, and Judy (Bill) White of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; stepdaughter, Sharon Ann (James) Coughlin of Portland, OR; son, Joshua Dustin Sorenson of Chico, CA, son, Jay Matthew (Amanda) Sorenson of Fort Bragg, NC; and daughter, Megan Beth (Jon) Chan of Niskayuna, New York; and step-grandchildren, Sean and Caroline, and grandchild, Emily; father-in-law, Loran W. Sorenson of W. Sacramento, CA; brother and sister-in-laws, Ed & Arla Hendricks of Salt Lake City, UT, Gene & Thelma Scott of Chico, CA, Robert & Lowana Morgan of Kooskia, ID, Janice Megorden of Vista, CA, Stephen & Janet Sorenson of Grass Valley, CA, Glenn & Chris Sorenson of Oroville, CA, Dennis & Susie Sorenson of Chico, CA, Rick & Pam Sorenson of Chico, CA, Jan & Cindie Sorenson of Chico, CA, Todd & Carlene Claflin of Salt Lake City, UT, and Robert & Darlene Glazier of Orem, UT. Mary attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a 1967 LDS Chuch Seminary graduate. She served in several church related callings. Mary's great love, was for a wide variety of animals. You may honor her by making a contribution to the Butte Humane Society in her name. Brusie Funeral Home will be handling arrangements, with services held at the LDS Chapel at Alamo and East Ave. (735 W. East Ave.) Chico, CA on Saturday, February 28, 2009, viewing at 10:00 a.m., and funeral services at 11:00 a.m., with graveside services at Glen Oaks Memorial Park, thereafter.