Bridget Sorensen

Bridget Maureen Sorensen, daughter of the late Alan and Bridget Philson, was born April 1, 1939, in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. She passed from this life on May 8, 2025, at her home in Douglas County, Missouri, at the age of 86.

Bridget grew up in Northern Ireland. She met her beloved husband, Larry Sorensen, while he was stationed in Ireland with the United States Navy. They had been together since 1964 and raised five children, Noel, David, Darren, Chareen, and Elaine. Being a Navy family, they moved many times to various places throughout of Larry’s career. Bridget was a devoted wife and mother who always made sure the family was taken care of. She loved to work and did many things beyond caring for her family and home. Some of those included teaching special needs children, cleaning houses, and teaching catechism. She was a devout Catholic. She also served as guest master for the Assumption Abbey monastery in Douglas County. Bridget also enjoyed knitting sweaters and sharing those with family and friends.

Besides her parents, Bridget was preceded in death by one daughter, Elaine Sorensen; one son-in-law, Bruce Thomas; and siblings, Margaret, Sadie, Kevin, Raymond, Alan, Billy, and Frank Philson.

Bridget is survived by her husband, Larry Sorensen of the home; three sons, Noel Sorensen and wife, Pat, David Sorensen, and Darren Sorensen; one daughter, Chareen Thomas; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

The Sorensen family plans to have a memorial service at a later date.