"Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.Steve was a member of our Association and he played in our golf outings.We know he was a talented carpenter and his skills will be missed. Joni Truex Executive Officer"
In loving memory of
STEVEN WAYNE MORT
April 6, 1962 - September 26, 2012
Steven Wayne Mort, 50 of Pierceton, IN passed away at 9:59 a.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at South Bend Memorial Hospital as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 6, 1962 in Columbia City, IN the son of Rex D. and Mary Jane (Tenney) Mort.
He spent his lifetime in the Pierceton area graduating from Whitko High School with the Class of 1981, where he excelled in basketball, baseball and football. He attended Glenoaks College, Centerville, MI, with a basketball scholarship and graduated from Huntington College. For many years he worked on the Mort Family Farm. He also worked for Northern Lakes Electric, Warsaw, and for the past 15 years, he was a woodwork finisher for J. C. Hamman Construction, Leesburg. He loved to garden and was an avid golfer, deer hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his long-time companion, Melissa D. McKinney, Pierceton; 4 children, Samantha A. (Chris Staley) Mort, Austin D. Mort, Blase M. McKinney and Aressa A. Tackwell all of Pierceton; father Rex D. Mort, Pierceton; mother, Mary Jane (Mike) Layton,FL; 1 granddaughter, Lexee Grace Staley, Pierceton; 2 brothers, Tim A. and Mark W. (Mary) Mort both of Pierceton; 2 nephews Justin (Alicia) Mort, Leesburg and Dillon Mort, Pierceton and 1 step grandfather, Ralph Thomas, Fort Wayne.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the funeral home with Sharon Brockhaus, Certified Funeral Celebrant officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. Memorial gifts may be given to the Mort Grandchildren Educational Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For additional obituary information or to send a family condolence, please log onto www.demoneygrimes.com.
Tributes
"Melissa and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you always the love of your family and friends to help you through this terrible loss. Please contact me if there is anything I can do. Your Cousin, Emily"
"Steve was so special to so many but he was such a nice guy. I was in the graduating class of 81 and we were so glad that we got the time with him that we did. I can't imagine what you are all going thru but please know that God will walk with you thru this time of grief.Hold on to each other and your friends and we will all get you thru this time. God's blessing to you all."
"Melissa and family, No words can ever express our sorrow for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thought and prayers."
"Sorry isn't enough to say. You all are in our thought and prayers. May all the good memories help your hearts to heal. God Bless...."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. We love you"
"To the Mort Family, We are deeply saddened by your loss.May God be with you through this time of grief. Jeff and Cindy Busz"
"You are in our thoughts and prayers!Jane, can the Pleasant Grove church have you on the prayer chain?We will continue to pray for Tim's healing!May God give you protection as you travel back to Florida."
"Rex, Tim, Mark, Jane & Jim Mort- Susan WrightMort and families: God carry you through your grief.Our prayers will be with you in your loss. Steve was a special guy and dear to us.I''m sure Rex Kreger(9/27/60-8/13/12) and Steve Mort(4/6/62-9/26/12) will be playing golf in heaven. Love to you all, Lolly DugginsKreger- Whitko Class of ''81"
"Samantha and Austin, We are so saddened to hear of your loss! Nothing we say can ease your pain right now but trust that he was proud of you and that he will "live on" in you both.May God wrap his arms around you all and help you through this time of sorrow.Tammy, Jeryl, Jarad, Tara and Jordan"
"Saying we are sorry at a time like this just never seems enough. We are deeply saddened by your loss and just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brad and Denise Gebert and family"
"May God be with you today,tomorrow, next month and years to come. I know what it means to lose a child, friend. Just know that he is ok now and preparing a place for all of you in Heaven. God Bless the whole entire family now and forever."
"Missy, May God be with you all at this sad time .. I am praying God will wrap his loving arms around you and the family and give you all the strength you need to get through this horrible time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I still can't believe this happened. He seemed like such a nice man and you could tell he was happy. Things were so good. If I can do anything at all let me know please. Love, Lorene"
"I am so sorry to hear about Steve it breaks my heart that anyone has to lose their loved one so soon you all will be in my prayers and thoughts through the next months and year."
"We have no words at a time like this. . . .. only our presence. . . & God's presence. . . . . Just know that we are here for you always. . . . . . We love you & the kids, Melissa. . . .just let the Lord's comfort wrap around you all. . . .& help you through this. Bless you all, ~Mom & Dad"
"You are in our prayers. God Bless."
"Prayers and sympathy to the family of Steve Mort; I didn't graduate from Whitko, but attended many Whitko Basketball games when Steve played.He was a great athlete on the court and always seemed to be a quiet, respectful man outside of sports.To Samantha, Austin, Blaise and Aressa, I am so sorry you have to go through this!It is never easy to lose a parent, especially when they had so much more life to give!Fond memories will get you through the grief and don't be surprised if a tear comes to your eyes when you are at a place or share a memory you had with Steve. God bless all of you! Nathan "
"Very sorry to hear this news. Steve was a role model for many of us and will be sorely missed. Best wishes to Tim in his recovery. "
"R.I.P. Steve you were a awsome guy everyone loved you and you will be missed. Sometimes we don't understand why God takes us from friends and family but he has a plan for everything. This is a very sad time and lots of us will be in pain for a long time, but that's why we have friends family and God to help us! I pray for you and the family. God bless you all."
"I am so, so, sorry for all of you.Steve was the best guy.He was always there, when my parents needed him to do something for them.As his cousin, I remember card parties,milking on the farm, and going to his basketball games.He will be greatly missed. We love you and hope if there is anyway we can help, just let us know."
"My deepest sympathy goes to the Mort family. Steve has become a great friend of mine through the years. We have played softball for many years and for the last 10 -15 years have played golf with Steve and Tim almost every weekend. Words can not express my feeling for losing a great friend. Steve I am going to miss you so much. Steve was the nicest person you have ever met. Prayers and Peace to the Mort Family."
"I am sorry for your loss.I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers each day and for months to come.The future is going to be trying indeed, but just know you have alot of people all over the country who love you all and will help to support you through this.If there''s anything I can do, please do not hesitate to let me know.God Bless You All and God Bless Steve."
"We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Steve. I will forever cherish the memories of my 4-H years and showing cattle with him. We pray that God will wrap his loving arms around all of you during this very difficult time. God Bless you. Rick, Judy (Ferverda) and cody Timmons"
"My greatest sympathy to the Mort family.Every year I look forward to seeing Steve and his brothers/family at our annual golf outing.Steve was ever the gentleman, and his kindness always showed.Steve will be greatly missed and forever remembered.Our prayers are with all of you during this time. - Joe Lazzara and Family"
"My older siblings went to school with Steve.He was a great man that many looked upto.The Mort Family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow and healing."
"We want to express our sincerest condolences to the entire Mort family.I coached Steve when he played in the Pierceton Little League All-Star traveling team. He was a respected leader among his fellow team mates even then.....so many good memories. Clint & Cheryl Pletcher"
"I was deeply sadden and shocked to hear of this tragic event. Steve was a Great man, Father, Brother, Son and role model. He touched so many lives, and had the greatest demeanor you could ever ask for. Steve loved all of you very much and he always showed it in his actions. My thoughts and prayers go to the entire Mort family in this time of loss and sorrow. May God be with the entire Mort Family, and bring you comfort."
"We are so very sorry to hear of Steve's sudden passing. We will cherish the memories of 4-H and showing cattle in his younger years. He was highly thought of. May God's arms comfort you all during this unexpected loss and difficult time. Our family's prayers and thoughts are with you all and for Tim to heal physically and mentally and lean on God for strength through it all. With deepest sympathy, Maurice & Janet Lipply, Gary Lipply, Larry Lipply, Cindy Clauson and Ben Lipply and families."
"To the Mort Family; May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will walk beside you in your journey of grief. Randy Grimes and the Staff of DeMoney-Grimes "
"I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Steve Mort.I had Steve as a student and athlete.He will be dearly missed.My thoughts and prayers go out to the family."
"My heart and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. God bless you all and I'm sorry for your loss."
"So sorry to hear about you Dad. Austin and Blase we will be thinking of you and we will keep you in our prayers. God bless you and your family in your loss. We don't understand why things happen like this. God bless Jim and Jeanette"
"My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Steve graduated with my brother. It's such a tragedy. No words can comfort any of you. So know you're being lifted up in prayer. God bless."
"Mary Jane, So sorry to read about your son. May God give you and your family strength to go thru this and may he keep you wrapped in his arms. Sandy Kain Denton"
"Quick with a smile and an awesome competitor...seldom rattled, super clutch when we needed him. Proud to say I was his teammate. Saddened by the news and my prayers go out to Steve's circle of friends and family, especially my bud and his cousin, Jim."
"So Sorry to hear about Steve,mom and my sympathy to all of you and your family......"
"Sooo sorry to hear this.My heart goes out to the whole family. Growing up with the boys in the Baptist Church just doesn't seem that long ago.My prayers are with you....Love you Jane...."