Kristin Leana Bunch Mortensen

Kristin Leana Bunch Mortensen, 55, of Magna, UT, passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2026 at home after a 4 year battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded with much love by her family at the time.

Born on January 5th, 1971 in Boise, Idaho. She was the 2nd of six children, born to Lynn and Sandra Bunch.

She graduated from Billings West High School in 1989. She attended USU (Tooele campus) and earned her bachelor’s degree in English while as a single mother. She later earned her master’s degree from Western Governors University, Millcreek, UT. She was an English teacher for many years at Kearns High School, in Kearns, UT. Teaching was her life’s passion and she loved her students and other teachers and administrators she worked with.

She married Jeff Aure in 1990 (later divorced) and out of that union came three beautiful children, Jessica, Ashtyn and Ethan. She was a wonderful, loving mother while being a single mom. Later, she married, Scott Mortensen in 2014 and together they built a marriage filled with love and laughter.

Known for her happy and friendly personality she made friends easily. She had a passion for caring for others and making a mark on everyone she met. She had a profound love of music, whether playing the piano, or singing. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had a strong testimony. She served in many callings. One of her favorite callings was ward choir director.

She loved spending time with her family, and especially her grand-daughters, Anneliese and Ginny. She had many friends and colleagues which she loved. Especially her BFF, Alena.

She is survived by her husband, Scott, her children, Jessica (Seth), Ashtyn (Jenyr) and Ethan (Brooklyn). Her parents; Lynn & Sandra, her siblings; Andrea (Scott), Shannon, Jared (Rachel), Paul (Melissa), and Chaundel (Brian). She had several nieces & nephews, aunts & uncles & cousins which she loved. She had 5 step-children and 18 step-grandchildren. She loved getting together and enjoyed all of them. Nothing was more important than family.

A viewing will be held on Monday, November 16th at 6-8pm at the Parkside Ward Chapel at 3610 South 8400 South, Magna, UT. 

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, November 17th at 10am to 11:30am at the same chapel listed above. A viewing prior to the service will be held at 9am to 9:45am. A family luncheon will be at the cultural hall afterwards, provided by the Parkside Relief Society. We thank all those ward members who’ve rendered compassionate service at this time. A private burial service will follow at the Mapleton City Cemetery in Mapleton, UT.