“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 » ”
1 of 32 | 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,... Read More » ”
2 of 32 | 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 » ”
3 of 32 | 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 » ”
4 of 32 | 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) ”
5 of 32 | 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... Read More » ”
6 of 32 | 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 » ”
7 of 32 | Posted by: Paul Berrett Orem, UT

“We will miss you very much Kay! We will keep your fmaily in our prayers always! ”
8 of 32 | 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... Read More » ”
9 of 32 | 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 » ”
10 of 32 | 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... Read More » ”
11 of 32 | 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... Read More » ”
12 of 32 | 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. ”
13 of 32 | Posted by: Scott & Juleen Evans 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 » ”
14 of 32 | 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 » ”
15 of 32 | 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 » ”
16 of 32 | Posted by: Wesley (Gene) Cox 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 » ”
17 of 32 | 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,... Read More » ”
18 of 32 | 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 » ”
19 of 32 | 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 » ”
20 of 32 | 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 » ”
21 of 32 | 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 » ”
22 of 32 | 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... Read More » ”
23 of 32 | 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... Read More » ”
24 of 32 | 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 » ”
25 of 32 | 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 » ”
26 of 32 | 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... Read More » ”
27 of 32 | 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 » ”
28 of 32 | 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... Read More » ”
29 of 32 | 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 » ”
30 of 32 | 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 » ”
31 of 32 | 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... Read More » ”
32 of 32 | Posted by: Guy Crockett - Louisville, KY