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Clair Ehm Sorensen, 82

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Clair Ehm Sorensen, 82, most recently of Olathe, KS, passed away on October 1, 2016.

SorensenClair was born to Ehm and Flora Sorensen on February 19, 1934 in Julesburg, CO. He met Marie Arney (of North Platte, NE) in February 1958, they married August 10, 1958. Clair is survived by his by his wife of 58 years, their three children, Scott (Susan); Todd (Danelle) and Lisa (Marc). Seven grandchildren, Lauren (Zack), Benjamin, Brian, Catherine, Stephen, Jennifer and Sean; two great grandchildren, Nyko and Allyah and his sister, Kathleen Allen (of Owasso, OK).

Growing up in Alliance, NE, Clair, who was known as “Ehmie”, lettered in football, basketball and track. He was awarded his Eagle Scout status in high school. He obtained his Education Degree at Nebraska State Teachers College in Kearney, NE. He taught English Literature and Geography along with coaching football, basketball and track for three years at North Platte High School. He continued coaching his sons youth teams in Northglenn, CO. He also served as President of Northglenn Little League Baseball. Clair joined Continental Oil Company in sales in 1960 until 1983. In this position the family lived in Nebraska, Colorado and finally Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also owned and operated a service station, obtained his real estate license and completed his career in sales. He and Marie lived in Albuquerque for 39 years. He was active at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church as an usher, board member and was the Friends In Christ Sunday School teacher for approximately 30 years. He also served as President of the El Dorado High School Booster Club from 1977-1979.

In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Albuquerque, NM. (Needs to include addresses for donations if something specific in mind)

Services will be held at 6:00 pm, October 7, 2016 at Hope Family Fellowship, Kansas City, KS.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.CremationCenterKC.com

Arrangements: Cremation Center of Kansas City; 913-384-5566

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Jay Senter
Jay Senter

Jay Senter is the founder and publisher of the Post.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in business at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where he worked as a reporter and editor at The Badger Herald.

He went on to receive a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas, where he earned the Calder Pickett Award. While he was in graduate school, he also worked as a reporter for the Lawrence Journal-World.

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