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James LeVoy Sorenson was born on 30 July, 1921 in Rexburg, Idaho, U.S., is an American businessman. Discover James LeVoy Sorenson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

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Occupation Businessman
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 30 July 1921
Birthday 30 July
Birthplace Rexburg, Idaho, U.S.
Date of death 2008
Died Place Holladay, Utah, U.S.
Nationality Idaho

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Who Is James LeVoy Sorenson's Wife?

His wife is Beverley Taylor Sorenson

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James LeVoy Sorenson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James LeVoy Sorenson worth at the age of 87 years old? James LeVoy Sorenson’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from Idaho. We have estimated James LeVoy Sorenson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1921

James LeVoy Sorenson (July 30, 1921 – January 20, 2008) was an American businessman, the founder of Sorenson Companies, a parent company of 32 corporations.

A noted philanthropist, he was the richest man in Utah with an estimated net worth of $4.5 billion at the time of his death.

He donated his entire personal fortune to charity.

Sorenson was born in Rexburg, Idaho, the son of Joseph LeVoy and Emma Blaser Sorenson, and was of Swedish, Norwegian and Swiss ancestry.

With only a high school diploma, he made a fortune in local real estate before expanding in other directions such as innovative technology.

Sorenson holds roughly 60 patents, and is credited with a number of medical inventions including the disposable surgical mask and the disposable venous catheter.

1982

In 1982, Sorenson received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.

2003

In 2003, Sorenson was honored as the "Alumnus of the Year" by Sierra College in Rocklin, California, which he attended from 1940 to 1941.

His pre-med studies were interrupted by World War II and a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

2004

One of his companies, Sorenson Genomics, has also begun a genetic database known as the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation, and claims to be the only laboratory in the world to have successfully identified victims in Thailand of the 2004 tsunami.

2006

On Wednesday, February 15, 2006, Sorenson received the "Giant of Our City" award in Salt Lake City for his philanthropy and effort in identifying the tsunami victims.

Upon his death, Sorenson donated his entire personal fortune to charity.

He was married to Beverley Taylor Sorenson, a great granddaughter of LDS Church President John Taylor.

They had eight children — Carol Smith, Shauna Johnson, James Lee Sorenson, Ann Crocker, Joan Fenton, Joseph Sorenson, Gail Williamsen and Christine Harris.

2008

Sorenson died on January 20, 2008, of cancer, aged 86.

He was survived by a large extended family, including his wife, eight children and 47 grandchildren.

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