Walter Leland Mortimer

WALTER LELAND MORTIMER
Walter L. Mortimer passed away peacefully Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital, in Salt Lake City, UT. He was born on August 18, 1934 in Pittville, CA the son of Leland and Marjie Mortimer and later moved to Susanville, CA. After serving an LDS mission in the Eastern United States he proudly served in the Army Security Agency in Hokaido, Japan. Upon his return home and marriage to the former Phyllis Winters he began work at KRCR, channel 7 in Redding, CA. When cable television arrived in Redding, Walter was hired as one of the first employees of VIACOM Cable Television.
Walter married the love of his life, the former Anita L. Mulder Jukes in 1991. He retired as head end technician at VIACOM after nearly 30 years in 1998 at which time he and Anita moved to Syracuse, UT.
Walter worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart both in Layton and Syracuse doing everything from building BBQ's and bikes to playing Santa at Christmas. Walt loved life and enjoyed camping, gardening and relaxing in his perfectly manicured back yard. He was even able to volunteer during the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Games. Walter had many callings in the LDS church and was actively involved as a Ham Radio Operator with membership in both the ARES and RACES groups.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Lewis.
Surviving are his wife, Anita; sons, David Mortimer, Sacramento, CA; Brian Jukes, Yuba City, CA; daughters, Janet Burns, Indio, CA; Carol Nielsen, Coeur d' Alene, ID; and Michelle (Jukes) Vance, Kaysville, UT; as well as 16 grandchildren.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the Huntsman Cancer Hospital and all the wonderful doctors, nurses, and support staff that helped us through this difficult time.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 12 noon at the LDS Ward Chapel, 2228 South 1660 West, Syracuse, UT. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 250 North Fairfield Road, Layton, UT and Saturday morning at the church from 10:30 - 11:30. Interment will be at Syracuse City Cemetery.
VisitationCentennial Park Ward
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
June 3, 2011
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceCentennial Park Ward
2228 South 1660 West
Syracuse, UT 84075
June 4, 2011
12:00 PM
CemeterySyracuse City Cemetery
1290 South 1000 West
Syracuse, UT 84075
June 4, 2011