John Jacob Mortvedt

January 25, 1932 ~ March 13, 2012 (age 80) 80 Years Old

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John Jacob Mortvedt

January 25, 1932 ~ March 13, 2012 (age 80) 80 Years Old

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Message from Scott Schoel

March 28, 2012 7:27 AM

I am sad to hear this news. I have very fond memories of Mr. Mortvedt. Having four daughters of my own I often think about him and how he raised his. He modeled many things and helped me with my physics homework more than once. He was a gentle and patient teacher and the only thing I remember that riled him was when he was watching football. I lost my dad several years ago and know how hard this can be. I pray for the family and hope you know how many people remember him the way I do.

Message from Jean Williams Reynolds

March 21, 2012 3:30 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I have such wonderful memories of Mr. Mortvedt. I'll continue to pray for you all. Jean Williams Reynolds

Message from Cindy Parker Childs

March 17, 2012 10:00 AM

To the wonderful Mortvedt family, my deepest sympathy. I am thankful for great memories from my childhood and thankful my parents had such great friends in Florence. I hope your memories will give you comfort in the coming days. God bless.

Message from Ron Park

March 16, 2012 8:50 PM

Our sympathy and prayers are with this great family. Pat and Ron Park

Message from Walter G. Bennett

March 16, 2012 5:06 PM

As a co-worker at TVA, I learned a lot from Dr. Mortvedt. He was well respected and liked by all who knew him. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Message from Emily Esslinger Rogers

March 16, 2012 2:37 PM

Reflecting on many sweet memories of Dr. Mortvedt and the entire Mortvedt family, from times in Florence, Al. What a wonderful man and what a special legacy he leaves behind. My love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Message from Lisa Knight Schafer

March 16, 2012 11:10 AM

Mrs. Mortvedt, Julie and family, I am sorry for your loss. I have always admired your family and appreciate the love and kindness you have shown me. With love and prayers, Lisa Knight Schafer

Message from Mary Smith

March 16, 2012 8:33 AM

Please know that my prayers are with you, Marlene. You and John have always held a special place in my heart. I have always felt that I was one of your daughters! May God's peace be with you in this difficult time. Love, Mary

Message from Ted and Bev Borstad

March 16, 2012 7:31 AM

John and I often talked about the time we accidentally met each other for the first time at O'Hare Airport in the mid 1980s. We sat together and struck up a conversation that turned to our SDSU ties. Then we later crossed paths at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. He was a fine man and will be missed.

Message from Greg Baker

March 15, 2012 9:11 PM

One of my fondest memories growing up happened at the farm when John first buzzed the house and then landed his plane in the stubble field. Grandma darn near had a heart attack. Grandpa & John just stood there and laughed and laughed. John enriched everyone's life each and every day. God has a skilled co-pilot now.

Message from Loretta & Harry Strharsky

March 14, 2012 3:51 PM

Remembering John What wisps of snow wouldn’t do to help sooth a soul right now John would want this warm March day to work in the yard Preparing for spring to green up the grass He’d be raking the brown hoping to see the new shoots He’d be resting on the handle outwardly admiring inwardly resting He’d pause when I walked by ready to exchange highlights -- the weather, the gutters, the weeds, the never-ending outside chores that were a delight to him He gave me pause, too, Reminding me hellos are so much more than hello What wisps of snow wouldn’t do to help sooth my soul right now Godspeed, John, and Hello

Message from Don Aston

March 14, 2012 11:34 AM

Do you know that if you Google John Mortvedt you get only one person in the US with that name? How fitting that no on else would have the name of this wonderful unique person. I have many fine memories of "chats at the fence" and in the yard when we were neighbors. I could always depend on John for insightful discussions about anything, including projects around the house. I was truly blessed to move in to a house next door to the Mortvedt family. This is a loss that I really feel, even across so many miles.