Martell Mortensen Obituary (1927

Martell Mortensen Martell Mortensen, 92, passed away November 8, 2018 in Bakersfield, California. Martell was the son of Benjamin P. and Verlyn Andersen Mortensen. He was born in Tremonton, Utah and raised in Bear River City, Utah. Martell graduated from Bear River City Elementary, Box Elder High School and Brigham Young University, where he received his bachelor and master's degrees in education. He enlisted in the Navy right after High School graduation and served his County during WWII. Martell taught school in Utah, Idaho, Arizona and retired from Kearns County School District in Bakersfield, California. He was a kind and generous teacher and loved his students. Martell was good to his parents & surviving siblings: Laree (Gene) Chiodo; DonNell (Glade) Astle-Andersen; CarDell (Joan) Mortensen; and sister-in-law Colleen Mortensen. His brother Vear Lee Mortensen preceded his in death. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Bear River City Cemetery. Graveside ServicesBear River City Cemetery 4600 West 5600 North Bear River City, Utah 84301 December 1, 2018 11:00 AM