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Douglas “Rusty” Sorenson, 84, of rural Froid, MT, died at his rural Froid residence, Sunday, November 8, 2009.

Douglas James Sorensen was born December 1, 1924 in Froid, Montana to Harry and Pansy (Greenwood) Sorenson. He graduated from Froid High School in 1943 participating in all sports, basketball being his favorite.

Rusty married June Tasa on May 26, 1944 at Wolf Point, Montana. In November 1944 he was inducted into the US Navy. He served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II. In 1946 he returned to the family farm upon the request of his father and has resided there since.

Together Rusty and June raised three children on the family farm east of Froid. He enjoyed a successful life of farming which was his life passion. His work ethic was his trademark never leaving a task undone. Up with the sun, working and doing his tasks to his perfection when there was work to be done.

He was lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of McCabe, now the Big Sky Church of Froid. Rusty enjoyed his time on earth and was always giving thanks for all that was given to him. He enjoyed visiting with all people, anytime, anywhere and will truly be missed by his family.

Rusty is survived by his wife, June; daughter, Marilyn (Robert) Sypher of Thompson, PA; sons, Richard (Karen) Sorensen of Spearfish, SD and John (Linda) Sorensen of McCabe, MT; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gene; sisters, Mercidene Grovom, Phyllis Reuter, and Audrey France.