Mr. Richard E. Morgan's Obituary
Mr. Richard E. Morgan of Norton Shores, Michigan, our loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather was called to be with his Lord on July 23, 2015, at the age of 94. Born July 1, 1921 in Hill City, Minnesota, the son of Daniel and Ethel (Gallea) Morgan, Richard attended Muskegon Public Schools and was a member of the class of 1943. He proudly served in the Unites States Navy during WWII. Following his service he was employed at American Store Equipment for 45 years working his way from maintenance work to a cabinet design engineer. Richard leaves a legacy of caring for God’s environment. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, yard work, vegetable and flower gardening and maintaining a bird sanctuary. He is known for his beautiful chocolate red dahlias. He took great pride in his home and yards, and enjoyed entertaining family and friends. He would like to be remembered for his devotion to family, his service to God and Country, sharing his carpentry skills and for being a good neighbor. He loved sports, particularly baseball and golf, challenging himself to shoot “his age” in his senior years. Richard spent many years as a member of Temple United Methodist Church where he loved donating many hours to the church family. For the past 30 years, he was a member of the Central United Methodist Church. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 44 years, Connie; one daughter, Susan Newman; three brothers, James, Roland and Gerald Morgan and two sisters, Karolyn Boyer and June Carlson. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Doris Souder Morgan; one son, Daniel (Ann) Morgan of Fruitport, one daughter, Pamela Stevens of Grand Haven; six granddaughters, Stephanie (Keirsun) Scott, Maggie (Justin) O’Sullivan, Betsy (Matt) Johnson, Kathryn (Ben) Megrian, Andrea Morgan and Molly Morgan. He adored his six great-grandchildren, Cora, Bella, Nola, Brock, Neve and Bridget. He is also survived by one brother-in-law, Jerry Boyer and many special nieces and nephews. VISITATION will be from 4-7PM Monday, July 27, 2015 at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., 231-798-1100. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Central United Methodist Church, 1011 Second St., Muskegon, with Rev. Mark Miller presiding. Memorial Contributions may be made to Central UMC Memorial Fund.
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