Bonnie Jean Sorenson Obit

BONNIE JEAN SORENSON was born Sept. 16, 1946 to Linus and Orvilla Sorenson and died Jan. 23, 2023, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Although she was born in a Grand Forks, ND hospital, she grew up in East Grand Forks. She was an accomplished athlete but there were no high school sports for girls at that time so she  was unable to compete in team sports. Even so, she  remained active in her teen years playing baseball and hockey—often with boys. While working as a lifeguard and a manager of the East Grand Forks pool for many summers, she also played girls fast pitch softball and her teams always did well. It was when she  attended Bemidji State College (now University) that she was a member of the Field Hockey Team, where she excelled. She was the first member of her immediate family to attend college and after graduation she began a career as a Physical Education teacher in the Crosby-Ironton school district. Her reputation was that of an excellent teacher and coach.She retired from teaching and moved back to East Grand Forks to be with family. She had a heart of gold and was always willing to help out others. Unfortunately, she lived a life that at times had its challenges and was difficult. She is  preceded in death by her parents and two great nephews. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law  Kenneth and Randi Sorenson; sisters and brothers-in-law Patricia Sorenson (Charles Cleveland) and Candace and Ronald Bubendorf. She is also survived by two nieces and a nephew and two great-nieces. At her request, no services will be held.