Saige Elizabeth Mortensen

Saige Elizabeth Mortensen was born September 6th 2011 to Derek Lee Mortensen and Kirstin Ann Mortensen (Derbidge) in Afton, Wyoming.  She joined her older brother Spencer Lee Mortensen and older Sister Jennifer Ann Mortensen.

Saige was baptized and confirmed as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  Her family is comforted by the fact that Saige is sealed to her family for time and all eternity.

Saige had just finished her fifth year of elementary school and has been involved in Dezi’s Dance Studio for the last six years.  Saige was someone who really enjoyed learning new things and being involved in all types of activities both outside and inside.

Reading was something her mother Kirstin instilled in her since birth.  You could count on Saige holding a book in her hand waiting to tell you about her next paperback adventure.  Saige was involved in all sorts of activities including fishing, skiing, reading in a hammock, jumping on the trampoline, tumbling, ballet, Jr. Cheer, camping, sharing stories, doing service, sharing talents, and building strong relationships with others.  She also learned how to master a hover board.  Her most recent activity was bowling with her dad and sister. 

Saige loved to tell jokes.  Teasing was something that seemed to come naturally to her.  Finding ways to make you laugh was just her way of saying she loved you.  Saige’s spunky personality would let you know she was determined, ready to take on challenges as well as making goals striving for the next level to achieve. 

Saige was loving, kind, gentle, caring, filled with compassion for others, a trait she shares with her brother Spencer.  She always wanted to help those who were struggling, hurt or just having a bad day.  Going above and beyond, finding ways to reach out to them.  Through tender loving acts of kindness she showed how much she cared.  We have cherished memories and are grateful for the warmth and love she shared with us. 

Saiges warm loving spirit was called home with her precious sweet mother Kirstin by her side.  Saige is survived by her Father Derek Mortensen, Brother Spencer Mortensen, Sister Jennifer Mortensen, and her Grandparents: Donald (Denise) Derbidge, Lori (Len) Gross, Gary (Marguritte) Mortensen, along with many extended family members, uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.