Nicklaus James Sorum

1986 - 2008

Nicklaus James Sorum, 21, died in his cabin in Fairbanks on May 23, 2008.
Nick was born on June 29, 1986, in Prescott, Ariz., and lived there until age 5 when he moved with his family to Wrangell. He grew up in Wrangell and moved with his family to Valdez in December 1999. Nick attended Valdez High School and graduated in 2004.
He worked for his uncle in Elko, Nev., for two summers and had attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks since 2004. He was involved with the music and art departments, was majoring in elementary education and was an employee of Beaver Sports.
Nick was a member of the Church of Christ, an Eagle Scout and an all around good guy. He loved his music, art, working with young children and spending time with friends hiking, biking, camping, snowboarding and kayaking.
He is survived by his parents, Alan Sorum and Ruthie Knight of Valdez and Skagway; his sister, Elise; grandparents, Dawn Knight of Prescott and Harvey and Gail Sorum of La Luz, N.M.; uncles, David Knight (wife, Debby, children, Sam and Hannah) of Elko, Doug Knight (wife, Stacie, sons, Sean and Landon) of Plattsmouth, Neb., and Roger Sorum of La Luz; aunts, Robin Knight of Gilbert, Ariz., and Julie Sorum of Odessa, Texas; and many, many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 30, in Davis Concert Hall at UAF.
An additional service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 31, at the Civic Center in Valdez.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Nicklaus with a donation to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Music Department’s talent scholarship fund: University of Alaska Fairbanks Music Department, P.O. Box 757530, Fairbanks, AK 99775.
Arrangements were by Fairbanks Funeral Home and Crematory.