Gaylon E. Mortensen Obituary

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Start: 2025-01-06T17:00:00
End: 2025-01-06T17:45:00
Location: Sanford First Ward the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gaylon E. Mortensen (Sanford, Colorado), who passed away on December 31, 2024 at the age of 101. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gaylon E. Mortensen to pay them a last tribute.

As Gaylon departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Gaylon. Though Gaylon may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Holm Eugene and Effie Amelia Mortensen; and his significant other Dori. He is survived by: his children, Cal (Kathy) of Fort Mojave, AZ, Paula McCarroll (Scott) of La Jara, CO, Loren (Shauna) of Sanford, CO and Lisa Hawkins (Randy) of Rio Rancho, NM.. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

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Sanford First Ward the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
755 Main St, Sanford, CO 81151

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Sanford First Ward the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
755 Main St, Sanford, CO 81151

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Sanford Cemetery
16783 Co Rd 19, Sanford, CO 81151

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