Dustin Dusty Duane Sorenson

Dustin "Dusty" Duane Sorenson, born on June 4, 1972 passed peacefully on April 30, 2020. Dusty had many talents that he shared freely with all of those around him. He was a quick study with technology and often served as our impromptu tech support. He was a fabulous personal connector and energizing entrepreneur, which contributed to his successful career as a computer games executive, manager of musicians and bands, and tech recruiter. He was a great cook, and fond of imparting tips and tricks for scrumptious steaks and grills. He was an adventurer, who wouldn't miss a chance to jump out of a plane, off road on a dirt bike, snowboard in fresh powder, or join a deep-sea fishing expedition. He was intellectually curious, and enjoyed learning about a variety of topics from his days at UCLA throughout his adulthood. A transportation aficionado, he relished rides on his motorcycles and vintage cars around Burbank and his hometown of Coronado, where he also demonstrated his keen knowledge of military aircraft. However, Dusty will be remembered most for his fun-loving, humorous, bighearted nature. He filled the room with his presence, entertaining friends and family with hilarious and often self-deprecating stories of his experiences and occasional misadventures. His gregarious laugh was infectious and people from all walks of life were naturally drawn to him. He never left an event without at least one new buddy. His quick-witted humor always lightened the mood, and many of us regularly recite his brilliant one-liners. As someone who remained in touch with his inner child, he had a knack with kids, who could often be found delightedly climbing, swinging, or jumping off of him. And despite his enormous presence--he spent a lot of time in the gym--he was a softy who liked nothing more than to lavish loved ones with gifts or help a friend in need. He appreciated and admired his family--taking pride in his father's military service, for example, and his mother's wise advice, and above all, finding his most exquisite joy in spending time with his daughter, Brooke, and wife, Heidi. He was indeed a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. These qualities will always inspire us, and his memory will be forever cherished by his wife, Heidi Sorenson; daughter, Brooke Sorenson; mother, Diane Sorenson; father, Duane "Duke" Sorenson; brother, Eric Godtland; as well as a large community of friends and extended family.