Kay Sherman Mortensen

“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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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) ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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! ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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. ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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. ...Read More » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
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 » ”
33 of 33 | Posted by: Guy Crockett - Louisville, KY