Leon Dyal Sorensen

East Garland, UT – Leon Dyal Sorensen, 70, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008. He was born August 7, 1937 to Wilford Vinson and Neomia Dyal Sorensen in East Garland. He spent his entire life in East Garland. He was a 1956 graduate of Bear River High School and a lifetime graduate of the school of "hard knocks". He married Annette Daniels January 29, 1965 in the Logan LDS Temple.
He owned and operated the Sorensen Family Farm in East Garland. He also worked in the Maintenance Division of UDOT for over 20 years.
Leon was a member of the Utah Farm Bureau, Jersey Cattle Club, American Quarter Horse Association-being recognized as a quarter horse breeder for 25 consecutive years, Box Elder Sherriff's Posse and Bear River Valley Cutter Association.
He was a high priest in the East Garland Ward and has served in the past in the Elder's Quorum Presidency, Sunday School Presidency and home teacher. His favorite calling was Junior Sunday School Greeter.
He is survived by his wife, children: Lisa Jeff Richins, Will Richelle, Lee Lanette, Jason Misty, Aaron Lana, Patty Lynn Green, Joshua, and Darci; 14 grandchildren; three sisters: Leah George Kirkland, Cleo Warren Mann and Ilene Ron Kamishke.
He is preceded in death by two granddaughters: Amberly and Analise; brothers: Dyal, Jay, Kay, Vinson; sisters: Geneva and Orlene.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 16, 2008 11:00 a.m. at the Fielding Stake Center, 4375 West 15600 North, Fielding. Friends and family may call Sunday, June 15, 2008 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton and Monday from 9:15-10:40 a.m. at the church. Interment at East Garland Cemetery.