Rick Allen Mortenson, 36, of Wilsonville, Oregon passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on February 19, surrounded by loving family.

Rick was born on May 20, 1975 in Yakima, WA. His family moved to the small community of Alfalfa, OR. Where his father Neil worked for Pacific Power and Light, in Bend, and his mother Dianne was a horse trainer. In 1987 Rick’s father was transferred back to Yakima. There the family bought a small ranch home outside Yakima in the town of Selah. Upon graduation from Selah High School in 1994, Rick attended Perri Tech, graduating with a FCC license and a degree in computer science. His education led to work in the Portland shipyards as a I.T. consultant and eventually to Sydney Australia for the Attorney Generals office. Rick moved back to the U.S. in 2007 and continued to work in the computer industry. He had a huge interest in technology, and always had the latest greatest “gizmo”. Although Rick had no children of his own, he adored his older brothers sons. And would play with his nephews Lane and Colton for hours.

Rick is survived by his mother Dianne Mortenson of Redmond, OR. His father Neil Mortenson and his wife Jill of Sandy, OR. And his older brother Jim Mortenson also of Redmond. He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents Jim and Agnes Mortenson of Mosier, OR and Leo and Margaret “Nanny” Gosson of Parkdale, OR.

Ricks passing created a huge void that will be difficult to fill, his humor, love and laughter will be missed by so many. He was a loving, kind, and giving soul, and a wonderful son, brother and uncle.

Contributions can be made to the Redmond Sisters Hospice in his honor.

A memorial to Rick’s life will be held in Hood River, Oregon at Anderson Tribute Center on March, 10 at 11:00 AM.

Please visit our website to leave a note of condolence for family www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.