Livan Jeremiah Mortimer was born on October 2, 1922 in the settlement of Mortimers, Long Island to Jeremiah and Catherine Mortimer. He was the fourth of twelve children. Island life was hard and meager, and the industrious Livan learned at a young age how to survive on little. It has been said that Jeremiah would say of his son, " you see that boy Livan, he will be somebody", and somebody he did become. At the age of 13, Livan sought the greener grasses of Nassau, armed only with a calico sack and a one pair of tennis. As a testimony to his already budding faithfulness to God, Livan immediately sought a church to join and found comfort at St. Matthews Anglican church, where he requested that the presiding priest confirm him as a member of the Anglican faith. Livan lived with his sister, the predeceased Ida Mcintosh on Okra Hill, while he did odd jobs. His first job paid 4 shillings per week as a gardener. At the age of 18, Mr. Mortimer decided to leave the heat of the Bahamian son and become a busboy for wealthy families. At 20 he was promoted to a butler, but always searching for the next opportunity, he saved to purchase a vehicle so that he could "hack" as a taxi driver at night. As a busboy, Livan closely watched the cooks at his various assignments and developed a love for the culinary arts. While driving one day, Livan noticed a beautiful "mango skinned" maid and seamstress, with long black hair by the name of Eva. He was immediately captivated. Eva attempted to keep his advances at bay, and ever the gentleman, Livan did not push, but love cannot be denied, and they were soon united in marriage. Mr. Mortimer migrated from St. Matthews church and followed Eva to The Church of the Holy Spirit in the area where they made a home. They were blessed with a daughter Catherine, in April of 1969. Livan and Eva were an integral part of the growth of The Church of the Holy Spirit and participated in all church activites. Mr Mortimer served on the Church Vestry for numerous years, as well as the president of the ACM for 15 years. Livan loved his church and served as a faithful member for over 50 years.

During this time, Livan developed friendships with various young entrepreneurs in Bahamian Society. He and some other enterprising young men started Taxico, and subsequently the Taxi Drivers Union. Mr. Mortimer also formed a company with other industrious butlers called the Butler's club, and hired out their services to for special events and parties, many of them for the Governor General and Prime Minister. Livan and Eva also began building a lucrative rental business and developed properties in the Chippingham, Boyd Subdivison Oakes Field and Stapeldon Gardens. A clothing and dry goods store on Wulff Road, aptly named Eva's, soon followed.

After retiring, Mr. Mortimer continued his rental business and lead a full and vibrant life. The Mortimers travelled the world extensively and embarked on 26 cruises, trips to the Caribbean, Mediteranean, Holy Land, Alaska, Canada, East Europe and Hawaii. Livan enjoyed gardening and always ensured that his garden was always in full bloom with vibrant colours. Livan was a strong, distinguished, and elegant man, who was well respected and loved. His sense of independence and strength of character has been an expample to all who met him. He was slow to anger, and always encouraged younger people to strive for more in life. He was the type of man demanded respect not through fear, but by character. As his father predicted, Mr. Livan Jeremiah Mortimer became somebody. He left a legacy when he slipped quietly away at his home on Constitution Drive at 1:00 a.m on Monday, April 8, 2013. As your He was loved, and will be missed.