Kari Sorenson
November 17, 1957 ~ April 18, 2024
Born in:
Oakes, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Kari Ann Sorenson, 66 of Fargo North Dakota, passed away on Thursday April 18th at Essentia in Fargo.
Kari was born November 17, 1957, in Oakes, ND to Gerald and Betty (Westrom) Sorenson. She attended Oakes High School graduating in 1976. Kari served in the North Dakota National Guard for 14 years. She lived in Oakes before moving to Fargo.
Kari attended Minot State University, Minot North Dakota earning an Associates of Art Degree in 1979 and was a member of the Beta Theta Sorority.
Kari worked at American Crystal Sugar for more than 26 years, holding various job titles; as well as being a Union Steward.
Kari participated in Recovery Worship and was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous with over 40 years of sobriety, she said; many promises of the Big Book came true for her.
Kari had a great love for scuba diving and motorcycling. She was an active member of Women in the Wind Ladies Riding Group, Red River Valley Chapter and had served as their Safety Officer in past years. She became certified as a Master Diver in scuba diving with Northwest Divers, traveling across the world from Honduras to Fiji enjoying the amazing sites of the underwater world.
Kari was grateful for her best friend Amy being part of her life adventures.
She was survived by her brother Steven Sorenson, Fargo ND, sister Kathy Filbert(Brian), Stacy, MN, and nieces Gillian Sorenson, Ludlow MA, Lisa Sorenson-Bond (Jason), Royston, Georgia, and Kayla Larson(Jeremy), Harris, MN, and her long-time friend and companion Amy Dailey of Fargo, and many other family and friends.
Kari was proceeded in death by her parents Gerald and Betty Sorenson, her brother Ricky Dean and sister Susan Kaye Sorenson.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday May 9th with visitation from 3-4 pm, memorial service at 4-5 pm, and a reception to follow.
First United Methodist Church
906 1st Ave S.
Fargo, ND 58103
Interment Oakes View Cemetery, Oakes ND at a later date.
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Love 💕 Your friend,
Mary Jo Cayley
I was honored to present a few of Kari’s medallions on her beginning journey of sobriety. I was her counselor and then her friend as she journeyed to find herself. Kari taught me more than she could ever know. We lost touch over the years when I was moving about the continent. I was pleased to read her name in the paper when she worked at American Crystal. I am saddened that we never reconnected. So happy that she spent many years enjoying life. My memories of her always end in a smile.
Kari’s family and friends, we’re so sorry to hear about Kari’s passing. We served with her in the North Dakota Army National Guard in Hillsboro many years ago. We lost track of her throughout the years. She found her passions and joys. That makes me smile. We had many fun times together. Never forget her smile!!!
Gary and Cheryle Christianson