Clayton Charles Mortensen
September 18, 1933 - July 29, 2018
Charles C. Mortensen, 1933-2018, joined his wife of 51 years in Heaven on Sunday, July 29th. Born in Spanish Fork, Utah to Henry Mortensen and Donna Palfreyman. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and later married Helen Lindsey, a widow with 7 children. Charles was a dedicated husband, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survived by daughters Bonnie (Gene) and Brenda (Darrel); and son Stephen. Preceded in death by parents, siblings, wife, children-Julie, Gordon, Lynn, Janice; and grandson Cory. Charles enjoyed fishing, painting and watching westerns and war movies. The family gives special thanks to the staff at George E. Wahlen Veteran’s Nursing Home in Salt Lake City and Brighton Hospice. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Utah Veteran’s Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to George E. Wahlen Veteran’s Nursing Home in Salt Lake City, 700 Foothill Drive, SLC, UT 84148. Our family would like to thank Charlie’s granddaughter, Judy Nielsen, for her warm and tender care of Grandpa.
Charles C. Mortensen, 1933-2018, joined his wife of 51 years in Heaven on Sunday, July 29th. Born in Spanish Fork, Utah to Henry Mortensen and Donna Palfreyman. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and later married Helen Lindsey,... View Obituary & Service Information