David Sorensen

David Wayn Sorensen, 60, of Mattoon, IL, passed away Saturday (August 21, 2021) while surrounded by loved ones at Carle Hospital. David was born on May 13, 1961, in Kankakee, IL, the son of Melburn and Dixie Sorensen. David married his college sweetheart, Lisa (Blue) Sorensen on September 8, 1984. David attended Olivet Nazarene University. David was an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene (93). He served as a pastor on the Illinois District at the following churches: Oakwood (90-94), Royalton (94-15), Glenview (15-17), and most recently Mattoon (The Well/Homestead). David was also a licensed real-estate broker with All-American Reality in Mattoon. David and Lisa felt God leading them in a new direction and moved to Mattoon to help plant a new Nazarene Church. During this time David worked as a crossing guard for Mattoon School District, where everyone knew him as the man who smiled, waved, and told people 'Jesus Loves Them". In January (18) he began working at Goodwill in Mattoon continuing to share Jesus with all those to whom he came in contact. As manager of the store he was very dedicated to his job, never complaining and working many extra shifts to make sure the store was always fully staffed. David felt God leading him in yet another direction and began preparing to become a Realtor, passing the state and national exams in May (21). Davids passion was Jesus. He never missed an opportunity to make sure people knew they were valued, purposed, and loved by Jesus. He was a prayer warrior, never missing an opportunity to listen to others and taking time to pray for and with them no matter where he was. Whenever he was asked "How are you?" the response would be "Im Blessed!". David loved his family dearly and cherished every moment he was able to spend with them. David is survived by his wife, Lisa Sorensen, of Mattoon, IL; two sons, Timothy (Melanie), of St. Louis, MO and Christopher (Nicole) of Kankakee, IL; a daughter-in-love, Mindy, of Alton, IL; five grandchildren, Lucas, Bridget, Maverick, Cooper, and Emerson; two sisters, Kathy (Scott) Brown and Jennifer (Steven) Cooper, of Clay City, IN; one brother, Brian (Kati) Sorensen, of Evansville, IN; in-laws, Rev. James and Christina Blue, of Olivet, IL; one brother-in-law, Jim (Carla) Blue, of Paris, IL; one sister-in-law, Brook (Chris) Cobble, of Ridge Farm, IL; and several nieces and nephews. A drive through visitation will be held on Friday, August 27 from 4pm to 7pm at Mattoon East Side Church of the Nazarene (2129 S. 9th St., Mattoon, IL). A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 28 from 11am to 3pm at Royalton Church of the Nazarene, with a Celebration of Life service to follow (412 W. 3rd St. South, Royalton, IL). The family strongly encourages everyone to wear a mask while in attendance. The family asks that any memorial contributions be directed to the "David Sorensen Memorial Fund" at First Neighbor Bank, 900 Broadway Ave East, Mattoon, IL 61938.

Cremation arrangements have been made at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, IL. 710 N. Neil St Champaign, IL.

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