Jackie Mortenson

Jacqueline (Jackie) Gibbons Mortenson passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023 in Ogden, Utah. She was 95 years old. She will be dearly missed.
She was born September 15, 1928, in Logan, Utah to James N. and Ina Baer Gibbons. She married Ray Mortenson September 16, 1948, in the SLC, LDS temple. He preceded her in death on November 17, 1991.
Jackie graduated from Ogden High School. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served in numerous callings. She also enjoyed being a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
The love of Jackie's life was her family. She was a gifted and loving caregiver. She was given many challenges, but was fiercely resilient and always met you with a big smile, a listening ear, and a compassionate heart.
Jackie had many friends, whom she loved dearly. They were a very important part of her life.
Jackie was an excellent cook. She told stories about when she was young, they would practice making candy. The batches that didn't turn out would get thrown out in the garden. This is how she honed her skill.
Jackie is survived by 2 daughters, Nancy (Scott) Hansen and Louise (Phil) Spencer. She is also survived by 3 grandsons, Matthew (Angie) Mortenson, Micah (Melissa) Mortenson and Michael (Kira) Mortenson, 3 granddaughters, Laura (Eric) Lively, Abby (Thomas) Dean, Jan (Spencer) Hafer, 2 step grandsons, Brody and Rusty (Carol) Spencer, 19 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, and dear friends.
Jackie was preceded in death by her husband Ray, 3 sons, Greg (Carolee), Paul and Lance Mortenson, her daughter Anne, 2 grandchildren Sara and Scott, 3 sisters Mae Norton, Louise Wade and Jeanne Call, a brother James and her parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests making a donation to a charity of your choice.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah where a viewing will be held prior from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Washington Heights Memorial Park.
Many thanks to everyone who helped mom stay in her home that she loved and lived in for almost 75 years. We are also grateful for her wonderful neighbors- Stegan's and Thornock's, daughter-in-law, and granddaughters. A very special thanks to Hospice nurse Julie Lee and aide Bree who cared for her with kindness and respect. We couldn't have done it without you.