Stillborn March 19, 1999.
Parents, Quinn S. and Melissa Homer Mortensen, Salt Lake City, Utah. Brothers, Isaac, 11; Zachary, 9; and Xavier, 9. Sisters, Natalie, 8; and Katelynn, 2.Joseph was a beautifully and perfectly formed stillborn baby boy. An 18-week pregnancy was ended by a serious complication that almost cost the life of his mother. Even though Joseph was unable to take a breath of air, just moments before his death his heartbeat was strong as shown on the ultrasound.
Joseph's parents feel very blessed to be a part of helping him receive a body. They feel strongly this was the Lord's will. They look forward to the day that Joseph can be resurrected and return to his family to be raised by his parents. His brothers and sisters look forward to that day as well, when they may come to know their brother Joseph.
He was named after Joseph Smith the Prophet of this the last dispensation of the fullness of times and after his great grandfather Orval P. Mortensen.
He is loved by his family and truly will be missed, but glory be to God for the opportunity he will someday have to be reunited with his family.
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