Kathleen Kay Sorensen

Surrounded by love, Kathleen Kay Sorensen passed peacefully on November 11, 2025. Born on July 24, 1939, in the small town of Lyman, Wyoming, she grew up surrounded by open skies, overgrown lilacs, and the closeness of family. Her father raised sheep on their land, and her mother was a hardworking woman who always seemed to be cooking, cleaning, or caring for someone. From them, Kathleen learned the value of hard work, kindness, and the quiet beauty found in everyday life. Though she cherished her small-town roots, she carried within her a feisty and curious spirit that would one day take her far beyond the fences of home.

At 18, she set out to explore the world. Her journey took her across the country — she attended beauty school, traveled, and proudly worked at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Eventually, her path led her to Salt Lake City, where she met and married Russ Sorensen. Together, they built a family that became the center of her life and the source of her greatest joy. During their marriage, she traveled throughout Europe and Asia, experiences that deepened her love of art, culture, and the beauty of the world.

She is survived by her son Chad Sorensen (wife Monica) and grandson Brayden; son Bron Sorensen; and daughter Tiff Sorensen and granddaughter Everlie. She is also survived by her brother and sister, and many cousins who remained close to her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sweetheart of nearly twenty years, Cliff Allenbach.

Gentle and kind with a soft voice, she carried a light within her that shone brightly in all she did. Kathleen laughed easily, forgave quickly, and loved deeply. She adored the color purple, the charm of wildflowers, and the beauty of art in all its forms. She loved being part of the Red Hat Society, where she served proudly as Queen. This fun-loving group of women brought out her flamboyant and wild side — one even her kids didn’t know existed. Dressing up in fancy red hats and over-the-top outfits allowed her to express herself in ways she never had before. The friendships, laughter, and “crazy fun adventures” she shared with her Red Hat sisters kept her young at heart and full of life.

Her family will forever be grateful for the most amazing mom anyone could hope for. She made every holiday magical, every gift meaningful, and sent more cards filled with love and thoughtfulness than anyone could count. Through these simple, beautiful gestures, she showed her family what love looked like in action — constant, caring, and unconditional.

Though she is no longer here in person, her love continues on in the lives she touched — in the warmth of her children’s hearts, in the laughter of her grandchildren, and in every act of kindness inspired by her example. Her gentle strength, joyful spirit, and deep love will always be carried forward by those who were lucky enough to know her.

“She made the world softer, brighter, and more beautiful — just by being in it.”