Sharon King Mortenson died in Lehi, Utah, on Thursday, October 6th, 2022. Sharon was born on July 16, 1941, in Glendale, CA, to Carl Marcus and Virginia Bowen King.
Sharon received a BS Degree in Elementary Education at Brigham Young University, which she used to teach third grade as a young adult. She was an accomplished vocal soloist, talented teacher, and gifted pianist for over sixty years. Sharon toured Europe as the premier vocal soloist for the Brigham Young University Madrigal Singers. In her community, she sang the soprano solo for Handel's Messiah with a full chorus and orchestra multiple times. In 1959, she was the lead role in the Burbank High School production of the musical operetta “Rose-Marie”.
On June 6th, 1964, Sharon married her eternal sweetheart, Jerry Mortenson. Together they raised 6 beautiful children and spent 58 wonderful years together.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Jerry V. Mortenson, and 5 children: Ann Bull-Rudelich, Peter Mortenson, Katherine Weller, Jennilyn Burr, and Lisa Lewis. Her oldest son, David Mortenson, preceded her in death. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, as well as 4 of her 5brothers.
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