Glen Mortensen

Biography

Glen Albert Mortensen, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 21, 2011 at his home. Glen was born December 1, 1933 in Moscow, Idaho, to William Albert Mortensen and Ora Frances Nicholson Mortensen. He graduated from Moscow High School. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Idaho, He attended the Oak Ridge School of Reactor Technology (ORSORT) and received his Doctorate of Engineering from the University of California, Berkley. He married Patricia Louise Harkness on August 16, 1959 in Rockville, Maryland. They made their home in Albany, California for five years and moved to Idaho Falls in 1963 where Glen worked as an engineer at the INL. Glen was a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA); the American Nuclear Society (ANS); and Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, backpacking, and genealogy research. Survivors include: Wife: Pat Mortensen, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Keith A. (Annie) Mortensen, Pocatello, ID Son: Wayne A. (Jan) Mortensen, Stanwood, WA Son: Hans A. (Joie) Mortensen, Martinsburg, WV Son: Mark H. (Corie) Mortensen, Lakewood, CO Sister: Shirley A. (Bob) Dorendorf, Lewsiton, ID Sister: Susan K. (Barry) Cagle, Greenacres, WA Five grandchildren, Jeremy, Daniel, Amethyst, Cole, Lauren He was preceded in death by his parents. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Teton Oncology and Alliance Home Health and Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 26 at Wood Funeral Home East Side Chapel, (963 S. Ammon Rd.). The family will visit with friends 1:00 pm until 1:45 pm prior to the services. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Alliance Home Health and Hospice, 1270 S. Woodruff Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.

Funeral Services -- Saturday

Saturday February 26, 2011 , 2:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side

The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home.