Douglas Arnold Sortor
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Sharon Sortor
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The Daily Sentinel page 6A - August 11, 2022
Douglas Arnold Sortor,
age 67 died August
4, 2022, at St. Mary’s
Hospital. Born March 31,
1955, in Newfoundland,
Canada. He was the son of
the late Arnold and Claudia Sortor.
Doug graduated 1973 from Westminster High School
in Denver, Colorado. In 1980 he received his Bachelor’s
in Psychology from Mesa State College (Colorado Mesa
University), and in 1997 he received his Master’s in
Psychology from Bridgewater University.
Doug worked for more than 30 years at UPS where
he wore many hats. Shortly following his retirement,
Doug’s true passion for helping others blossomed and
flourished when he began working for STRiVE. He was
deeply committed to the individuals of STRiVE and
the community surrounding them. He was excited to
get another opportunity to continue his love of helping
and making a difference and had recently accepted the
Executive Director position at HomewardBound.
Doug’s avid support of Colorado Mesa University led
him to found the CMU Football Foundation, serve as
President of the Alumni Association, speak at many
commencement ceremonies, and lead anyone that
would listen in the school fight song.
Doug’s active lifestyle kept him on the move enjoying
hiking, rafting, kayaking and biking. He recently
finished 1st in his division for a sprint triathlon. He
loved to garden, and his garden was legendary in Grand
Junction.
Doug truly lived life to the fullest. He was gregarious,
passionate, loving, quick to lend a hand, and had an
unsurpassed sense of humor. When he walked into a
room, it was alive with laughter. As busy as his life was,
he always made time for friends, new and old.
Above everything Doug loved his wife Sharon,
children and grandchildren. He was the best husband,
father, and papa. His family was the most important
thing in his life and his greatest accomplishment. The
love he shared with them will never be forgotten and
will be passed on for many generations.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold
and Claudia, as well as his older brother, Russel Sortor.
Doug is survived by his wife Sharon; children, Jason
(Teryn), Ryan (Emily), Alexandra (Luke), and Meredith
(Mario); his grandchildren, Ella, Ava, Gabriella, Noah,
Sloane, Autumn, Charlotte, and Mario, his sister Carol
Acton, and brother Arnold “Chuck” Sortor.
A candlelight vigil will be held at 8pm on Thursday
August 11, 2022, at the Center for Reflection at Colorado
Mesa University.
The Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Friday
August 12, 2022, at the Colorado Mesa Ballroom in the
University Center.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the
Colorado Mesa University Football team using the
following website or phone number.
http://www.supportingcmu.com/doug-sorter-memorial
Colorado Mesa University (970) 248-1902
