Russell L. Morse

MORSE Russell L.
Age 83 of Pine Valley, NY passed away on Sunday July 20, 2008 after a brief illness. Mr. Morse was born November 29, 1924 in Troy, PA the son of the late Delancey and Daisy Morse. He was also pre-deceased by three brothers and two sisters. Russell married his wife, Clara L. Jones Morse, who pre-deceased him on December 31, 1998. He was the founder of Hi-Rise Farm in Pine Valley, NY where he was still active in the daily operations. Russell retired from Elm Chevrolet as a body mechanic after 36 years of dedicated service. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and grandfather, and will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched. Mr. Morse is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Mary Ellen & Milford Upham of Hector, NY, Dorothy Nye of Palatka, Florida, June & Oakley Bush of Horseheads, NY; sons and daughters-in-law: Daniel & Karen Morse of Pine Valley and Dennis & Peggy Morse of Pine Valley, NY; 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Wednesday July 23, 2008 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Mr. Morse's Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 1 PM. The Rev. Matt Pickering will officiate. Russell will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Clara in Pine Valley Cemetery in Pine Valley, NY. In lieu of flowers those wishing may remember Mr. Morse through memorials to The Grace Lee Memorial Wesleyan Church Food Pantry 2075 Chambers Road Beaver Dams, NY 14812.