Myron Mortinsen

Myron Delvin Mortinsen, age 86, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Myron was born in Badger, South Dakota on March 1, 1933, the son of the late Christian and Nora (Svane) Mortinsen. He attended elementary school and junior high in Badger, South Dakota. In January 1953, he joined the United States Army and went to Korea. He received the Korean Service Medal with one bronze star, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal before being honorably discharged in December 1955. He served in the Army Reserve until January 1961. On July 29, 1955, Myron married Dolores I. Gibbons in Sault, MI. Myron was raised on a farm in South Dakota and continued farming and raising livestock well into the 1970s. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and especially loved the large family gatherings with sing-alongs and good food. He also had a passion for farm equipment and took great pride in his tractor collection. Myron was an active member of the Sault Free Methodist Church, and enjoyed attending Sunday services with Dolores and spending time with their church family. Myron is survived by his wife: Dolores Mortinsen; his children: Jerry (Pamela) Mortinsen of Perry, MI; and Terri (Larry) Merte of Ann Arbor, MI; eight grandchildren; Darin (Melissa) Mortinsen, Amy (Doug) Doerner, Robin (Gary) Null, Jennifer (Alex) Freiman, Heather (Jae) Thompson, Jason (Fawn) Mortinsen, Dylan Mortinsen, and Ben Merte; and 17 great-grandchildren; Caden, Kolton, Cavan, Owen, Makenzie, Brady, Griffin, Jaelynn, Haven, Leland, Kyler, Jaxon, Lauren, Jacob, Connor, Anthony, and Aubrey. Myron was preceded in death by his parents; and two children: Rhonda Pavlat and Kirk Mortinsen. A funeral service will be held at 3:30 PM on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home with Pastor Willard Hotchkiss officiating. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 2:00 PM until the time of the service. Burial will be later this spring at Donaldson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Myron Mortinsen can be made to the Sault Free Methodist Church (505 West 4th Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783).

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Myron Mortinsen

March 1, 1933 - April 13, 2019