Sharon King Mortenson, died in Lehi, Utah on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Sharon was born on July 16, 1941, in Glendale, California to Carl Marcus and Virginia Bowen King.
She received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Brigham Young University, and taught third grade as a young adult. She was an accomplished vocal soloist, talented teacher, and gifted pianist for over 60 years. She toured Europe as the premier vocal soloist for the Brigham Young University Madrigal Singers. 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 BHS production of the musical operetta “Rose-Marie.”
On June 6, 1964, Sharon married her eternal sweetheart, Jerry V. Mortenson. Together they raised 6 beautiful children and spent 58 wonderful years together. Sharon is survived by her husband, 5 children, 24 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren, as well as 4 of her 5 brothers.
From Senior Bulldogs
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