“Kay and I worked together in the Provo Temple for a number of years. He was, and is a very caring person who seemed to enjoy life and those around...Read More »
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1 of 33 | Posted by: Ernest Knudsen - Prov, UT
“Dear Elder Mortensen's Family,
We were heartbroken to hear about Elder Mortensen's passing. Our little family only knew him from our stop at Cove...Read More »
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2 of 33 | Posted by: Larry Jeffs - Herriman, UT
“Dear Julie, Roger, and Paul & Families, and Darla & Family~
We are shocked and so very sorry about the passing of your father, grandfather,...Read More »
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3 of 33 | Posted by: Nelson & Lucy Jones - Nephi, UT
“Roxane, Neil, Fern, and extended family members: I want to express my condolences at the tragic loss of your dear brother Kay. I remember Kay as a...Read More »
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4 of 33 | Posted by: Karen Carlston Prisbrey - UT
“We both wanted to express our condolences to your family for the loss of your father. We are friends of Pam and Roger and want to let you all know...Read More »
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5 of 33 | Posted by: Mark & Justine Anderton
“Darla,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
love, Christine Parker (Dillard)
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6 of 33 | Posted by: Christine Parker ( Dillard) - UT
“I was saddened to hear about this tragedy. During my younger years of being around the Mortensen household I learned a lot of important things that I...Read More »
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7 of 33 | Posted by: Craig Harvey - Lindon, UT
“My very sincere condolences and love to all the family. I retired from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. in 1992. Kay and I always...Read More »
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8 of 33 | Posted by: Paul Berrett - Orem, UT
“We will miss you very much Kay! We will keep your fmaily in our prayers always!
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9 of 33 | Posted by: Scott and Amanda Frantz - UT
“Dear Mortensen Family,
I sent the story of Dr. Mortensen's death to my son, Kip Jensen, who lives in Fruitland, Idaho. I thought Kip may have taken...Read More »
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10 of 33 | Posted by: Pat Jensen - West Jordan, UT
“Dear Mortensen Family,
I and no fewer than 10 of my colleagues in Research and Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, and...Read More »
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11 of 33 | Posted by: Randy Barron - Riverton, UT
“Dr. Mortensen was my favorite professor at BYU; he taught me in the early 90s. He loved to teach and tell stories in class that were relevant to the...Read More »
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12 of 33 | Posted by: Bryan Ganz - Stillwater, OK
“Dear Darla & family, How saddened we are by this terrible turn of events in your lives. We will cherish our fun & fond memories while friends...Read More »
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13 of 33 | Posted by: Jim & Peggy Parry - UT
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you very much. Thanks for everything you do for our community.
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14 of 33 | Posted by: Scott & Juleen Evans - Syracuse, UT
“My husband and I were both students of Brother Mortensen at BYU. We both appreciated his wisdom as well as his love for his students. While I was...Read More »
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15 of 33 | Posted by: Michele and Luke Nigliazzo - MO
“To Darla and family: We were devastated to hear about Kay's untimely death. We enjoyed our time together at Cove Fort. We appreciated the help you...Read More »
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16 of 33 | Posted by: Pam and Brian Mottishaw
“I knew Kay all of my life. We attended school together, were in the Army together, and were close friends during high-school and at Snow College....Read More »
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17 of 33 | Posted by: Wesley (Gene) Cox - Centerville, UT
“He was a farmer with a PhD, the best kind.
He taught my Father in law in his first year at BYU and he taught me the year before he retired. My co...Read More »
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18 of 33 | Posted by: Garth Mason - Springville, UT
“I have many fond memories of Kay because I worked with him, hunted with him, and he supplied our family with beef. My fondest memory of him, however,...Read More »
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19 of 33 | Posted by: David Anthony - Orem, UT
“I was so shocked to hear about this. I too live in the Payson Canyon area and never dreamed of something like this happening. My God be with his...Read More »
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20 of 33 | Posted by: Dena
“Dear Mortensen Family:
I'm very saddened by the tragic death of this choice man.
I know that his spirit is in Paradise, which is comforting.
...Read More »
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21 of 33 | Posted by: Ed Beatty - St. George, UT
“I just want to share my condolences to the family. I did not know Kay or his family personally, but I jus wanted to express my deepest sympathy to...Read More »
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22 of 33 | Posted by: Heidi Dana
“Professor Mortensen was my materials teacher in my first year in the program in college. He made me laugh every single class. With me there were 2...Read More »
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23 of 33 | Posted by: Sarah Scott - American Fork, UT
“Kay was one of my professors at BYU in the 1970's. I had him for Metallurgy, Statics and Strength of Materials, Machine Design I and Machine Design...Read More »
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24 of 33 | Posted by: David Hendrickson - Riverton, UT
“In 2003 I tried to get into the ME program at BYU and fell short of some of the requirements. Dr. Mortensen mentored me and helped me to be able to...Read More »
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25 of 33 | Posted by: Aric Turner - Seattle, WA
“Everybody if you can, light a candle on behalf of Kay Sherman Mortensen on Saturary November 21, 2009. Keep him and his family in your prayers.
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26 of 33 | Posted by: Kent & Pamela Wing
“I was in Dr Mortensens Machine Design class the first year he taught at BYU. It was the most enjoyable, entertaining and valuable class I had in...Read More »
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27 of 33 | Posted by: Lynn Kerby - Herriman, UT
“" Kay well always be remembered in the Maple Dell Ward, he gave wonderful lessons in his High Priest Group, before him and Darla went on a mission to...Read More »
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28 of 33 | Posted by: Kent & Pamela Wing - Payson, UT
“I wish you my condolences at this time. I was a student of Professor Mortensen in his last 1-2 years of teaching. He was one of my favorite...Read More »
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29 of 33 | Posted by: Eric Zollinger - Pittsburgh, PA
“Kay was my friend, mentor and my teacher. I met him at BYU, where he helped me understand and make sense of Machine Design and Metallurgy. This began...Read More »
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30 of 33 | Posted by: Lynn Thackeray - Payson, UT
“I was in Dr. Mortenson's class when I was courting my wife. My pals and I came up with this great analogy that matched the annealing process for...Read More »
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31 of 33 | Posted by: Joseph Jackson - Woburn, MA
“Kay you will be forever missed by our family. We know that things dont always make sense but we promise to be here for your family just like your...Read More »
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32 of 33 | Posted by: Amanda Frantz
“I have wonderful memories as a young boy when my family would go snowmobiling with Dr. Mortensen and his son. Years later he was the Professor in one...Read More »
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33 of 33 | Posted by: Guy Crockett - Louisville, KY