Richard (Rick) Sorum
Obituary

Richard Ingvold Sorum, beloved father, missionary, and friend, passed onto glory on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Richard (or Rick, as almost everyone knew him) was born on February 21, 1942, in Great Falls, Montana, to Hans and Ethel Sorum. He began his career in insurance, establishing his own agency, before devoting his life to ministry.

As a missionary serving in Youth With A Mission (YWAM), Rick spent many years serving at YWAM Kona, falling in love with discipleship and missions work. After leaving Kona, he and his wife Judy pioneered, the YWAM Base in Lakeside, Montana and the Eagles Nest Ranch Base (now YWAM Selah), just outside of Medicine Hat, Alberta.

His missionary work carried him to many nations, including and primarily the Philippines. He and his wife Judy also developed a special bond with numerous Filipinos over the years and even “adopted” a special Filipino family, the Robles.

Rick was known as a passionate evangelist, disciple-maker, and pioneer who lived to share the love of Christ to anyone who would listen.

Rick was predeceased by his beloved wife, Judy Sorum. He is survived by his son David (Elisha) Sorum and their daughter Alison, as well as his adopted children, Elenor and Florante Robles and their children Josiah (Carys), Jehan & Jaeden.

He is also remembered by his siblings Donald, Gary, Linda, and William, and was predeceased by his brother Leonard. Rick’s extended family includes numerous nieces, nephews, and countless spiritual sons and daughters around the world who were touched by his life and ministry.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to YWAM Selah, YWAM Montana, YWAM Kona, Donna Jordan & YWAM Associates, Haven House of Revival Pastors, staff, and church family, First Assembly’s Pastors, staff and church family, the Reinheller’s, the Rood’s, the Coehoorn’s, the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospice, Wellington staff and residents, Grace Memorial and Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and staff. Your care, friendship, and support for Rick during these last few years have been deeply appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to organizations dear to Rick’s heart:

● YWAM Selah (www.ywamselah.com/give, e-transfer: Click here)
● Haven House of Revival (www.havenmh.church/give, e-transfer: Click here)

Rick’s life was marked by unwavering faith, love for people, and dedication to God’s mission.

We take comfort in this scripture, in which Rick loved,
Psalm 23