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One of his companies, Sorenson Genomics, has also begun a genetic database known as the [[Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation]], and claims to be the only laboratory in the world to have successfully identified victims in Thailand of the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake|2004 tsunami]]. |
One of his companies, Sorenson Genomics, has also begun a genetic database known as the [[Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation]], and claims to be the only laboratory in the world to have successfully identified victims in Thailand of the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake|2004 tsunami]]. |
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In 2003, Sorenson was honored as the "Alumnus of the Year" by [[Sierra College]] in [[Rocklin, California]], which he attended from 1940 to 1941. His pre-med studies were interrupted by [[World War II]] and a [[Missionary (LDS Church)|mission]] for [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- |
In 2003, Sorenson was honored as the "Alumnus of the Year" by [[Sierra College]] in [[Rocklin, California]], which he attended from 1940 to 1941. His pre-med studies were interrupted by [[World War II]] and a [[Missionary (LDS Church)|mission]] for [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. |
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On Wednesday, [[February 15]] [[2006]], Sorenson received the "Giant of Our City" award in [[Salt Lake City]] for his philanthropy and effort in identifying the tsunami victims. |
On Wednesday, [[February 15]] [[2006]], Sorenson received the "Giant of Our City" award in [[Salt Lake City]] for his philanthropy and effort in identifying the tsunami victims. |
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Revision as of 21:43, 28 May 2009
James LeVoy Sorenson (July 30 1921 – January 20 2008) was the founder of Sorenson Companies, a parent company of 32 corporations.
A noted philanthropist, he was the richest man in Utah with an estimated net worth of $4.5 billion at the time of his death.[1]
Sorenson was born in Rexburg, Idaho. With only a high school diploma, he made a fortune in local real estate before expanding in other directions such as innovative technology. Sorenson holds roughly 60 patents, and is credited with a number of medical inventions including the disposable surgical mask and the disposable venous catheter.
One of his companies, Sorenson Genomics, has also begun a genetic database known as the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation, and claims to be the only laboratory in the world to have successfully identified victims in Thailand of the 2004 tsunami.
In 2003, Sorenson was honored as the "Alumnus of the Year" by Sierra College in Rocklin, California, which he attended from 1940 to 1941. His pre-med studies were interrupted by World War II and a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
On Wednesday, February 15 2006, Sorenson received the "Giant of Our City" award in Salt Lake City for his philanthropy and effort in identifying the tsunami victims.
Sorenson died on January 20 2008 of cancer, aged 86. He was survived by a large extended family, including his wife, eight children and 47 grandchildren.
See also
References
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External links
- Forbes.com: Forbes World's Richest People
- Sorenson Companies
- Deseret News bio
- Sierra College alumni success stories
- Obituary
- USA Today profile, Sorenson's last interview
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