Mortensen Family - Ourfolk
Richard David Mortensen B: 6 OCT 1939
Richard was born on 6 OCT 1939 in Rockville Center, New York . He is the son of Stuart Mortensen (B: 15 DEC 1915) and Siona Helene Wark (Mortensen) (B: 28 JUN 1915). Richard was married to Abby Winfield Johnston (Mortensen) on 12 JUN 1965 in Indianapolis, Ind.. Abby was born on 16 MAR 1940 in Indianapolis, Ind . She is the daughter of Henry Adams "Uncle Hank" Johnston (26 MAY 1906 - 21 NOV 1979) and Jane Johnson Winfield (Johnston) (7 OCT 1906 - 4 FEB 1980). View Family Chart - - -
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Was called Mort when he was young. Undergratuate Degree from Bates College in Maine,
PHD from Purdue University.
PHD from Purdue University.
was a cellege teacher and worked for the Michigan State Health Department for 7 or 8 years.
Developed the 'Safe Kids' program to required seat belt restraints for children.
Abby:
Developed the 'Safe Kids' program to required seat belt restraints for children.
As coordinator of Michigan SAFE KIDS, Abby Mortensen is responsible for the development of new SAFE KIDS chapters and coalitions around the state; assisting in the implementation of community- based injury prevention programs; statewide dissemination of injury prevention information to children, parents and care givers; organization of child passenger safety training programs for firefighters, educators, law enforcement officers, public health workers, health and emergency care providers; and organizing and staffing car seat check up eventsfor the general public. Car seats, smoke alarms and bike helmets have been distributed to eligible low-income families in partnership with firefighters, law enforcement, and neighborhood associations.
Last change (on this page): 11 MAR 2020