Veda Lee Mortensen

Veda Lee Mortensen

1935 ~ 2025

Veda, 89, passed away on April 27, 2025, in Salem, Oregon. She was born on June 14, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Levi & Emma Smuin. Veda married Richard on September 12, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Veda loved to volunteer. She was secretary of her high school swim team, secretary of school PTAs, Girl Scout leader, Eagle Scout leader, and Sunday school teacher. Veda worked in accounts receivable for Skaggs American Stores for about 20 years.

She retired from Skaggs and opened her own business, Veda Lee’s Bridal, which was open for about 7 years. The main purpose of her business wasn’t about profit, but to bring joy to young women and help them have happy memories of this very special occasion.

Veda had a wonderful giving heart and was always making people laugh. She had a happy-go-lucky personality, loved nature, water, music, dancing, ice cream & cheesecake. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Veda is survived by her 4 daughters, Sherrie Edwards (Ivan), Lynnette Cunningham (Marc), Lorraine Griffith (Mark), and Emilie White; 2 sons, Richard D Mortensen (Starla) and Harold A Mortensen; 16 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband, Richard T Mortensen of 67 years; her parents Levi & Emma Smuin, 7 siblings; and 3 grandchildren, Kylie Ann Mortensen, Bryan White & Merinda White (twins).

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 9:30 - 11:00 am at Peel Funeral Home at 8525 W. Magna Main St., Magna, Utah. A graveside service will be held at noon at Elysian Burial Gardens at 1075 E 4580 S, Millcreek, Utah.