Steven Robert Mortensen

Steven Mortensen Obituary

Steven Robert Mortensen Resident of Alameda Steven, 65, passed September 15 at the Alameda home he shared with the love of his life of 32 years, Shirley. He fought a courageous battle against brain cancer. Steve was born in Oakland on July 11, 1944 to Robert and Betty Mortensen (now living in Palm Desert). Steve was the dedicated owner of Mortensen's Carpet in Oakland, a family company founded in 1914 that services San Francisco hotels as well as numerous retail stores in the Bay Area and throughout the United States. His company Capitol Flooring in Oakland, handled residential sales. Other survivors include his loving son Brett, daughter-in-law Maureen and grandsons Quinn, Jack and Cole of Danville; and another son Michael. He also leaves behind his brothers Tom, Doug and Bradley; nieces and nephews Michelle and Ryan Mortensen and Linc, Dom, Spence, Mitch and Cambria Isetta and numerous aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, cousins and other relatives. He also left behind his devoted employees in the business in which he spent 50 years, as well as his poker club and weekend coffee group. A 1962 graduate of Oakland High School, Steve served in the US Army Reserves for five years. He was a past member of the Rotary Club and the Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs Association. Steve and Shirley were inveterate world travelers. Their most recent trip was last year from Athens to London where they celebrated their 25th cruise. Steve was loved by all. He was kind and generous to a fault, but above all he was a wonderful person who will live in our hearts forever. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, September 30. For information e-mail [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to be made in Steve's name to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, Memphis TN 38105.

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Sep. 24, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Mortensen

5 Entries

Ted Wagner

September 28, 2009

I was so saddened to hear the news of Steve's passing. I am a former floor covering installer that worked for Mortensen's at times and I retired as a Union Business
Representative from the Floor Covering Union here in the Bay Area, Local Union 12. It made no difference which hat I wore; Steve always treated me with respect and in any situation, an unbridled sense of humor. In all the years I knew Steve, his installers always spoke of him with a sense of affection. Steve’s legacy will live on with us, since many of his former installers now enjoy a secure retirement due to Mortensen’s contributions to our retirement fund. Many thanks Steve and we will never forget you brother!

Hal and Jacque Childs

September 27, 2009

Dear Shirley: Hal and I just read the chronicle and saw Steve's obituary. We were so shocked and saddened! We were table partners on February 28th and had not heard that he was ill. We can't find any mention of where or when his memorial will be on Wednesday. We have a preop doctor appointment in the morning and early afternoon that day as I am having knee surgery on Friday Oct. 2nd. But, if you let us know we can be with you to celebrate Steve's life in the afternoon. Please let us know if it is convenient for you. We always enjoyed Steve so very much. He was a wonderful man. Our email is [email protected]

Jerry Clifford

September 26, 2009

Steve and I met in 1960 at Oakland High School. He so impressed me with his super sense of humor and his great wit. We became like brothers from then on.

Knowing Steve and his family all these years has made my life better. Thanks Steve!

He was my “Best Man” when I married (my) Shirley in 1964.

We enjoyed many fun travels and good times together. When we spoke on the phone in June, he was so optimistic and excited about life. He said that (his) Shirley was the light of his life.

We will always love and remember Steve for the special person he was to us and to all who knew him.

Jerry and Shirley Clifford

Elise Heitzmann

September 25, 2009

You were like an uncle to me and my siblings. You were a dear friend to my parents. It had been so long since I last saw you. I think you were playing poker with my dad. I will always remember your house with the little boat outside. You had such a great sense of humor, and you had so much love to give. You will always be in my heart. I will miss you Uncle Steve. May you Rest In Peace.

David Smith

September 25, 2009

Coffee and Bagels will never be the same. It was an extreme pleasure and honor in my association with you on week-ends during our week-end coffee group meeting with Larry, Lillian, and George.

You have been immortalized due the pleasant memory you expressed to myself and others. As promised, you have been acknowledged in my father's new book ' The Laughing Gorilla ' which is due to be released on 6 Oct 09. It will be signed by the author and will forward to your loving wife Shirley to accept in your honor.

May you rest in peace.

God Bless, your friend alaways David

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