Craig A. Sorenson, 52

Craig A. Sorenson, 52, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away on Sept. 7, 2012. He was born Dec. 26, 1959 to Ron and Donna (Korgel) Sorenson. He resided in Coeur d’Alene his whole life but recently took a traveling job that allowed him to see some of the United States. He was a hard worker and a great father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and companion. He was a huge asset to this community and will be greatly missed by those left behind. We will always remember him for his love of Nascar and his great personality. He was the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off his back. He is survived by his children: Tara (Shane) Avriett and Travis Sorenson with his first wife Sharon Revels; Mercedes Amos and Blake Sorenson with his second wife Keri Amos-Sorenson; his grandchildren: Hunter and Rylie; his brother and sisters: Nancy (Don) MacDonald, Teresa Sorenson, and Kevin “Bubba“ Sorenson; many nieces and nephews along with his numerous friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Donna; his father, Ron; and his brother, Scott. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, from 3-5 p.m. at Bell Tower Funeral Home in Post Falls, Idaho, In lieu of flowers, please visit his celebration of life on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Hayden, Idaho Eagles. Visit Craig’s online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com

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