September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023
We love you so much Soren and miss you everyday. Thank you for sharing special signs for us. We see them and know you are here with us. Love you to the moon and back sweet boy, mom
It is with deep sorrow that our world will no longer be influenced and embraced by our beautiful, sensitive and vastly talented, Soren. We are creating this memorial website to build a virtual network of friends and family, far and wide, to hold us through our grief, to share loving stories and photos, and to celebrate the many ways in which our beloved son touched the lives of people who knew him. We thank you from the moon and back for your support, care and prayers.
Memorial Service
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Hope Presbyterian Church
7132 Portland Avenue,
Minneapolis, MN 55423
6:30 - Visitation
7:30 - Memorial Service
8:15 - Gathering
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September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023
Soren's sparkling eyes, his music, his beautiful voice and gentle nature are with me still. His soul is eternal. My huge love to Lisa, Drew, and Sign. Love forward.
September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023
In our hearts and memories always. Sending love to Lisa, Drew and Signe.
September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023
Still thinking about Soren and his dreams… Miss you.
September 21, 2022
September 21, 2022
Five years...no time at all and yet so long that Soren has been gone. I share your grief always Lisa, Drew, and Signe. Love to you all.
May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022
Thinking of Soren on his birthday, and of you all...with great love always.
May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022
Got a note that it was Soren's birthday today. Sending our biggest hugs and deepest love to Lisa, Drew and Signe. Our memories of Soren haven't diminished. We remember and miss him so. In our hearts always.
September 16, 2021
September 16, 2021
Another year passes, and Soren's spirit and memories of him live on. Sending love to you all.
May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021
Holding thoughts of Soren today. Much love to you all - Lisa, Drew & Signe. His memory will live on.
November 9, 2020
November 9, 2020
I love you so much and think of you everyday xx
September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020
Sending much love to Lisa, Drew and Signe on this difficult day. We hold Soren close to our hearts always and will light a candle for him tonight. It will shine out on a beautiful peaceful place where he visited once, where Lisa painted in the sun, where Signe discovered the joy or boots in the rain and Drew helped with his wisdom and kindness. We are thinking of all of you.
September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020
Going to read Richard Scarry tonight with my son and daughter thinking of Soren - one of his (and my kids) favorite books.
May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020
I've been thinking about life, family, love and eternal connections and on Sorens birthday, I'm remembering your family and the unique and beautiful place in my heart, where all four of you reside forever. Love you. Denese
May 24, 2020
May 24, 2020
Lisa, Drew, and Signe - I'm thinking of you all this morning of Soren's birthday. I know the hole in your hearts will always be there. I'm hoping all the good memories are what rise to the top today. Much love, Jill
September 15, 2018
September 15, 2018
Tonight we will light a candle to remember Soren who is in our hearts and thoughts always. I was just looking through photos of days gone by and found so many of Soren with his beautiful smile. We remember you that way, dear Soren. Sending love and hugs to Lisa, Drew and Signe.
September 15, 2018
September 15, 2018
One year has passed already, both a lifetime and just a day ago. For Lisa, Drew, and Signe my love and deepest compassion is with you now and always, and I know that Soren's bright spirit shines on.
December 28, 2017
December 28, 2017
Drew, with all the time we spent together growing up, you were like having another brother (Brett too, for that matter). I remember going to summer camp together, stalking a black bear on the shores of Lake Superior with you, canoeing in the BWCA, BB gun fights with our pesky younger brothers, and playing cards through the night while we rode the train to Montana for one of our many family ski trips. You were always showing me great new music; you made me my first cassette tape, recorded from your Dad’s fancy turntable (Jethro Tull?), and I went to my first concert with you (Boston!). Lisa, my Grandmother Margaret was a cousin to your Grandfather Dr. Don, so we also have a family connection. We haven’t seen much of you guys in recent years, but the bonds of strong childhood friendships never change, so when I heard about Soren I was absolutely heartsick. As a parent of a son and daughter, I simply cannot imagine what you have endured, but I commend you for having the strength to focus on celebrating Soren’s life. We have shed some tears for your family, and I hope you know how much we are thinking about you and care for you. God Bless, -Marc & Phoebe from California
October 15, 2017
October 15, 2017
Drew, Lisa and Signe - we just heard this and my heart aches for you all. We are so very sorry for your loss. Some things in life seem unfathomable, and to me this is one of them. I will always remember Soren as that beautiful bright child with a quick smile, sitting in the backseat as Drew and Daryl drove off to work. My prayers for you are for peace. ❤️ Jill and Daryl
October 10, 2017
October 10, 2017
We don't know us but Signe was our american daughter during 4 months in France. She spoke us about her brother with so much love.
We are very sad for you'll. Sending light to you and tenderness. Soren, Signe and you are in my prayers. Keep hope in eternity.
We are very sad for you'll. Sending light to you and tenderness. Soren, Signe and you are in my prayers. Keep hope in eternity.
October 4, 2017
October 4, 2017
Our family first met Lisa, Drew and Soren in our early days at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Lisa, pregnant with Signe, “expired” from the sun of the day and my partner Mike and I ran over to help. Drew appreciated the help, Soren and our daughter Angela become fast folky friends, and Lisa was sweet and grateful for the comfortable chair and umbrella that Mike brought to the rescue. We all became great friends. Every year for many years after our families met in our usual place in Festival family camping and watched our four children — Soren, Angela, Rene and Signe — connect and grow together. A few years ago, I toured universities with Soren, Drew and Lisa and just a couple of years ago, welcomed Soren, Matilda, Lisa, Drew and Signe to our cabin retreat for the first time. Soren’s spirit was always like a brilliant light that shone through in everything he did, from those early days beneath the sun and on the tarps, Lego, playdoh and mischievous fun at hand, to later days as we watched his brilliant mind pursue his dreams. We are sad that he won’t be a part of our lives in person, but will always remember him and feel his lively spirit when we visit the places we shared. We will always carry him in our hearts. Recently, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Angela and I put down tobacco and sang a traditional song to send our prayers for Soren off into the strong waters of the Atlantic Ocean. We felt his spirit. We felt his freedom. We felt his peace as the waves carried the tobacco out to sea.
October 1, 2017
October 1, 2017
Dear family, I am truly sorry for your heart break.
I knew Soren, though not terribly well, through high school. He was always very sweet and tagged along with all of us. He always had a smile on his face and a laugh to go along too. Though he couldn't stay here, somewhere they are getting a very bright light.
I knew Soren, though not terribly well, through high school. He was always very sweet and tagged along with all of us. He always had a smile on his face and a laugh to go along too. Though he couldn't stay here, somewhere they are getting a very bright light.
September 29, 2017
September 29, 2017
"Soren was so awesome. He reminded me of my little cousin. He would just instantly figure everything out. I'll really miss him." - Co-Worker from Best Buy.
September 29, 2017
September 29, 2017
Soren was full of life. He started working at BestBuy in February and immediately started committing code to the pricing component. Surprised at how fast he understood all the nuances of a massive ecommerce pricing ruleset, we put him on creating a decoupled, decentralized pricing view - The Pricing DUX. Soren took that project and within a few weeks, we had a Price-View that was rendering the prices on the List Pages. After that Soren joined the Customer Solutions - Inspire Team, where he quickly become a part of their family. Soren was always looking for the next challenge to tackle and overcome. Whether it be optimizing his walks into work or chasing down how to apply web torrents to make the site load faster for our customers. He loved talking about all sorts of things - and though it wouldn't be our first topic of choice - it was enjoyable to talk to Soren about his pet rats. All of us can attest that we were blown when he brought in his own cake for his birthday and told us he had just turned 21 - because the way he shared his life and his experiences was beyond a normal 21 year old. He was bright and beautiful and our world will be forever darker without his blazing light.
September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017
I didn't know Soren personally but wanted to share a message of encouragement. From your comments I can see he was a very talented person who was deeply cared about by his family and friends. Take comfort in knowing he's now at rest. Like another comment mentioned for a young person to pass away seems unnatural and really for anyone we love and care for to pass away seems unnatural for us. It's because we weren't created to die but actually to live forever. We look forward to a time when God's promise in Revelation 21:3,4 will be fulfilled. There will be no death, pain, or tears only happiness. Until that time deep sympathy-- Julia
September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017
Soren was the kind of guy who just did things.
At our company retreat in Monterey, he went into the ocean because he felt like it, no towel or carefully laid out plan, he just walked half a mile back to the conference grounds sopping wet with a huge smile on his face.
Talking with Soren was the best. He'd constantly surprise me with the way he saw the world. I always looked forward to sharing my thoughts and listening to his.
He sold me a 3D printer of his. The price new was $500, and he asked for $100. I told him that was too low and he said, "man, I hate money." Me too man. You brought it into the office and we spent three days figuring out how to calibrate it. So much fun.
We'd go to Al Lasher's Electronics shop together during our lunch break and so many things that had been mysterious to me when I went there by myself were suddenly completely understandable. Soren could talk about anything in there with his vast knowledge of electronic components. I learned a ton.
I am a better person for having befriended Soren and finding a common love and wonder for this weird world and everything in it.
Here are some messages Soren sent to me.
"Sometimes I wish that I was only interested in one thing. Like oatmeal. Because how much is really going on in the world of oatmeal? I genuinely don’t know."
"Here’s a question: If you replaced every neuron in your brain with an artificial version, one by one, are you still alive? Are you still you? Assuming you could replace each neuron while conscious"
When I asked if he was in the office on a Friday (we are able to work remotely on Fridays):
"I’m not. I was thinking about it, but I like working without pants."
Miss you buddy.
At our company retreat in Monterey, he went into the ocean because he felt like it, no towel or carefully laid out plan, he just walked half a mile back to the conference grounds sopping wet with a huge smile on his face.
Talking with Soren was the best. He'd constantly surprise me with the way he saw the world. I always looked forward to sharing my thoughts and listening to his.
He sold me a 3D printer of his. The price new was $500, and he asked for $100. I told him that was too low and he said, "man, I hate money." Me too man. You brought it into the office and we spent three days figuring out how to calibrate it. So much fun.
We'd go to Al Lasher's Electronics shop together during our lunch break and so many things that had been mysterious to me when I went there by myself were suddenly completely understandable. Soren could talk about anything in there with his vast knowledge of electronic components. I learned a ton.
I am a better person for having befriended Soren and finding a common love and wonder for this weird world and everything in it.
Here are some messages Soren sent to me.
"Sometimes I wish that I was only interested in one thing. Like oatmeal. Because how much is really going on in the world of oatmeal? I genuinely don’t know."
"Here’s a question: If you replaced every neuron in your brain with an artificial version, one by one, are you still alive? Are you still you? Assuming you could replace each neuron while conscious"
When I asked if he was in the office on a Friday (we are able to work remotely on Fridays):
"I’m not. I was thinking about it, but I like working without pants."
Miss you buddy.
September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017
Thank you for sharing this memorial of Soren 's life and loves, especially from one who never met him but through my daughter, Denese, I could feel her love for him. You have my heart felt support at this time of
remembering what a special young man, who has left his footprint on this earth., will always be remembered.
remembering what a special young man, who has left his footprint on this earth., will always be remembered.
September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017
I'm remembering that stretch of time when Soren wore his Crossroads shirt every day...weekends too!
September 25, 2017
September 25, 2017
Our family had the pleasure of Soren's company during the holidays of 2015 while he was visiting Gus and Denese. We were very moved by his music; he and our daughter played guitar and sang together throughout the visit and we were all struck by his talent, humility, and gentle spirit. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time.
September 23, 2017
September 23, 2017
I remember this sweet boy named Soren at Crossroads, who would lite up the room when he walked in. There was never a peer who did not want to be his friend. Soren left a smile on everyones face who came in contact with him. Losing a child is life's most difficult challenge, as days go by seek our friends family and support to get through this difficult challenge. Our children are NOT supposed to go before us and as a parent, we need all the support we can get.. YOU ARE NOT ALONE, but losing a child is the worst. Hugs and support always!!
September 22, 2017
September 22, 2017
Soren was the kind of person who talents seemed boundless. He was brilliant, funny and just a great person to be around. I'm so honored to have been his classmate.
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September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023
We love you so much Soren and miss you everyday. Thank you for sharing special signs for us. We see them and know you are here with us. Love you to the moon and back sweet boy, mom
September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023
Soren's sparkling eyes, his music, his beautiful voice and gentle nature are with me still. His soul is eternal. My huge love to Lisa, Drew, and Sign. Love forward.
September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023
In our hearts and memories always. Sending love to Lisa, Drew and Signe.
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September 16, 2020
We love you so much and miss you immensely. Yes Sean that was a favorite book. Soren used to think that I was saying Itchy Scary when I said Richard Scarry's name. It is an awesome book and was read over and over in different ways. My daughter did a project inspired by gold bug this year. Thank you Sean for posting and thank you Leanne and Denese and Jill.
Always by me when I sleep
September 15, 2019
When an employee leaves a company, they are supposed to turn in their employee badge. If they are unable, that duty is left to the manager to turn in said badge. I never turned in Soren's badge.
Instead, I kept it. And I keep it in my nightstand by my bed. His smiling face always greets me when I'm digging for a cord, mouse, controller, or other random item from my nightstand.
Tears will linger in my eyes when I catch his employee badge, but they quickly dissipates because I see his smile. Every night he is next to me.
Forever missed, but always with me.
Instead, I kept it. And I keep it in my nightstand by my bed. His smiling face always greets me when I'm digging for a cord, mouse, controller, or other random item from my nightstand.
Tears will linger in my eyes when I catch his employee badge, but they quickly dissipates because I see his smile. Every night he is next to me.
Forever missed, but always with me.
[object Object] A blog by Aaron Godin
October 2, 2017
[object Object] A blog by Aaron Godin About Github Remembering Soren Peterson POSTED ON 2017-09-20
This last weekend, a friend and co-worker of mine passed away. In reflection on the time that I knew him, Soren Peterson had a profound impact on me, especially in regards to my work life. I didn’t get the chance to become close to him in his personal life which I now deeply regret, yet he and I had a work relationship that I truly cherish.
Soren started at Best Buy early this year. I remember interviewing him with Sean, my manager at the time. After the interview, I explained to Sean that Soren was exactly what Best Buy needed (and still needs).
He was freaking good at pulling things off, speaking to his skills as a programmer. Soren was ahead of a lot of people in many respects. He had the makings of someone who would build software that the world would depend on, and I was looking forward to working with him on the handful of projects we discussed.
Fairly often, I’ll be reading Hacker News and come across articles with titles similar to this one’s. Usually they’re about a computer scientist who passed, and people speak to his achievements and contributions to computing. Soren didn’t turn an infamous O(n²) algorithm into O(n*log(n)). He didn’t build a web framework that millions of people use. While those aren’t his accomplishments, Soren was ready and completely able to do those things. I witnessed him take projects critical to the organization and over-deliver. Those were the projects where you could tell that he thrived and felt empowered to build software.
Soren had this knack for being able to keep every detail in his head while still doing big-picture thinking. He didn’t find joy in building things that wouldn’t have far-reaching impact. As an engineer, He challenged decisions for the sake of discovery, even if he had already made up his mind that he agreed with your side.
His ability to always ask why, and still be impartial to the answer… this is what I will always remember about Soren, and something that we should all work toward.