Robert Smoot Mortensen

Robert (Bob) Smoot Mortensen, 81, of Sugar Land, TX, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025. Born on October 8, 1943, to Al and Gin Mortensen, Bob was raised in River Oaks and graduated from Lamar High School in 1961. He went on to attend Texas Tech University where met the love of his life, Sue. Bob was a proud member of Delta Sigma Pi and was voted as one of Texas Tech's Most Handsome. After graduating, he spent his career owning and operating Southwestern Theatre Equipment Company in Houston as well as Tradewinds Theatre in Texas City.

As a proud 7th generation Texan, Bob loved all things Texas, especially his family lineage. Throughout his life, he embraced the spirit of Texas with an unyielding love for the outdoors. Bob was an avid hunter and golfer as well as a passionate saltwater fisherman, particularly at their home in Rockport. He also had an enthusiastic spirit for sports, especially when it came to cheering on the Houston Astros and his beloved Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Bob's faith and family were deeply important to him. As a member of Braeswood Assembly of God Church in Houston for over 50 years, he served as a longtime usher and took great pride in his service to the Lord.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sue Mortensen; daughters, Laura Westbrook (Mark) of Spring, TX, and Julie Boilek of Sugar Land, TX; granddaughter, Brittany Andis (Kyle) of Spring, TX; grandson, Ryan Boilek of Sugar Land, TX; great-grandson, Jack Andis; sister, Martha Middlebrook (Don) and twin sister, Betty Matthys (Sherman), both of Wharton, TX; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Gin Mortensen, and his brother, Harold Mortensen.

A visitation and catered reception will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Settegast-Kopf Funeral Home @ Sugar Creek in Sugar Land, TX, followed by a graveside service at the family cemetery in Egypt, TX. Pallbearers will be Ryan Boilek, Mark Westbrook, Kyle Andis, Mike Mortensen, Don Al Middlebrook, Russ Matthys, Wade Matthys and Baron Northington.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan's Purse or National School Chaplain Association (Norman, OK)