"Brian will be missed in our knife collecting community. We love each other there and that's all we can offer your family. "
In loving memory of
Brian Sorensen
June 2, 1967 - June 15, 2025
Brian Courtney Sorensen, age 58, passed away peacefully at home in Shoreline, Washington on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Born in Brigham City, Utah, June 2, 1967, he was raised on a small farm outside of Corvallis, Oregon. He served as a full time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Montana Billings Mission (1986-1988) and earned a bachelor's degree in Communications from Brigham Young University.
He married Cindy (Clark) Sorensen in 1992 and moved to the Seattle area in 1998. Together they established deep roots in their community, especially in Shoreline. Brian was an author, musician and artistic craftsman, yet his most cherished role was serving as the primary caregiver for their children, Donovan and Jade.
To his neighbors, Brian was known for frequent walks, friendly chats, and his willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need. He was actively involved in his community, serving as a cub scout leader for many years, was acknowledged as an outstanding PTA volunteer and served faithfully in his Church. He will be sorely missed by all, even the neighborhood wildlife.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy, and their children, Donovan and Jade.
He is also survived by four of his six siblings, Bari Sorensen, Julie Kummer, Monica Kaul, and Shane Sorensen.
Services will be held Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 102 N. 132nd St. Seattle, WA 98133. Interment will follow at Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline.
Tributes
"Condolences to Brian's friends & family. I also knew Brian from AAPK and shared his passion for fine cutlery. I always enjoyed looking at all the beautiful knife, vacation, and family pictures he posted, and he was always one of the first to compliment others. Brian was a very kind and generous man, and always willing to share his knowledge and answer any questions I would have about the hobby we love. He will surely be missed. Rest In Peace, Brother!"
"I only knew Brian as Ivoryman on a knife photography forum we posted to but he was always encouraging and helpful. His beautiful photos and friendly personality will be sorely missed. RIP my friend."
"Brian and I met in the 6th grade and went to the same high school. I remember Brian for his trumpet playing and being a fan of Fran Tarkenton and Neil Diamond. We had many classes together and I enjoyed his sense of humor. Our senior year, we played on the church basketball team and we won the Oregon State Championship. Brian had a passion for many things and had many talents. We lost touch after high school, but we did reconnect one evening 15 or so years ago. I enjoyed the visit and sharing stories of our younger years. My thoughts are with the family. I will miss you, my friend."
"Brian I will always cherish our fun times in Mendon. Cousin you will be missed and in my heart until we meet again."
"I knew Brian from hanging out with him at the OKCA knife shows. I considered him a friend even though we really didn't know each other that well. He was passionate about his knives and enthusiastic about life in general. I will miss not seeing him next April. Condolences to the family, it is not easy to lose a husband or a father at such a young age."
"Brian was my best friend for nearly 40 years. He walked with me and provided great comfort through some very difficult times. Always willing to listen and help in any way, freely sharing his time, talents, money and down to earth common sense wisdom. Always encouraging and supportive. I am a better person because of our friendship. Rest In Peace, my friend and brother. You may be gone from this mortal realm, but your love and inspiration remain eternally in my heart. "
"Condolences to Brian's family. Words are poor medicine for a grieving heart. I knew Brian through a knife forum and enjoyed his gentle and knowledgeable conversations. I once sent him a piece of ivory as a gift and part of it came back in a much different shape. I treasure it. God bless you who are left to carry on with out him."
"I knew Brian through his passion for collecting fine pocket knives and his ivory carving artistry shared through AAPK. Brian was appreciative of the nice things that fellow collectors would say about him and his pocket knives. Brian was benevolent and it was his way of saying how grateful he was for the monthly knife give-a-ways and the knife bombs that he received from numerous members. Brian will be sorely missed and leaves a void that cannot be filled. Godspeed."