Linda Sorensen

Our beloved Linda entered her Savior’s rest after a courageous battle that kept her hospital-bound for much of this year. A woman of quiet strength and radiant kindness, she faced every valley with faith and grace. Years ago, she overcame the trials of a kidney transplant; this year, she met her final journey with the same courage that defined her life.

Linda’s love was expansive. She became “Mom” to many through foster care and adoption—opening her home, her table, and her heart to those who needed family. She believed in chosen family, and she lived it beautifully. If you knew Linda, you were welcomed, fed, and made to feel cherished. Her advice was readily available and well received.

A gifted baker and cook, Linda created joy in baked goodies and home-cooked meals. Her cakes marked milestones, her recipes wrapped ordinary days in comfort, and In every season, she used her gifts to celebrate others.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Helen (Ellis) Haines; her brother, Daniel (Linda) Haines; and her son, Patrick Welsh.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Ronnie Sorensen; her brother, Kenny (Francie) Haines; her foster daughter, Sylvia Czornyj; grandchildren Seth Stickman, Ian Stickman, and Kora Bingham; Shannon and Kurt Bingham (parents of grandchildren); and many, many relatives and friends who became family along the way.

Service: Friday, October 31st at 11am at Dream City Church 8433 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68124

Memorials are suggested to [Ron designate recipient—e.g., Dream City Church; the National Kidney Foundation; a foster/adoption nonprofit close to Linda’s heart].

Linda’s legacy is love chosen on purpose—family gathered, stories shared, and second chances offered at a welcoming table. May we honor her by loving generously, serving gladly, sharing meals and stories and celebrating every day as the gift she knew it to be.