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Longtime Alaskan resident Joy Morgan, 91, passed away September 21, 2013 at Wildflower Court in Juneau.
Born in Seattle, WA on March 20, 1922, Joy first came to Alaska in 1949 on the old Alaskan Steamship line. She arrived in Valdez where she met her husband and true love, Jim Morgan. After her first two sons were born there, Joy and Jim moved to Anchorage where he was GM of Alaska Freight Lines. In 1957 they moved to Copper Center where they owned and operated Copper River Cache Store for 10 yrs. Joy's time in Copper was very dear to her. It was there that she became an avid birdwatcher, often working with UAF. Both Valdez and Copper held a special place in her heart.
Later they moved back to Anchorage where they owned Inlet View Texaco. In the mid 70's, the lure of gold called and they mined in the Central mining district for 4 years on Deadwood Creek. From there, life took them to Hope, Alaska where Joy opened the Hope and Glory Gift Shop. Joy took great pride in her gift shop and carried many unique items. She loved talking about Alaska to anyone who stopped by. She and Jim traveled between Hope and Palm Springs until his passing in 1997.
Joy's love of Alaska brought her back to live there full time. She spent her years between Juneau, Hope and Seward, enjoying every minute of her time in each place.
Joy's loving and caring nature made her beloved wherever she went. She volunteered wherever she was to help whomever she could.
When asked what she would like to be remembered for most, she replied "My love of nature and Alaska." Her family says " Mom was the rock of our family and gave love and strength to all of us. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed."
She is survived by her sons, Donald, Mark, Chris and James and her daughters, Mary Seger and Theresa Berg as well as her "adopted" daughter Lorilyn Swanson. Also, her grandchildren Clinton, Tasha. Blaise, Meredith, Marco and Marybeth.
Joy's wishes are to be cremated and her ashes placed alongside those of her husband at Hope Cemetery. No funeral services are planned. Just remember her for the wonderful person she was. When you see or pick a wildflower, think of Joy.
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Today would have been your 92nd birthday Joy. I miss you and your happy loving ways. I met you through your housing in Seward and would love to be able to talk with you again. Until we can meet again. Gods Speed. Susie McHone
March 20, 2014
Joy was my aunt, my fathers half sister. I moved from Anchorage to Arizona in 2012. regrettably we didn't stay in close touch. I didn't realize she had passed until my Christmas card got returned. I went to Google and found out that she had passed on. My sincere condolences to all of her sons, daughters and grandchildren. For me she is the loss of my one and only blood relative. So sad for all of us. She was a true Alaska pioneer woman.
Dan Rowley
January 1, 2014
Mom's still out there walking in the woods, talking to the birds and rattling an old can with a rock in it, so as to scare the bears.
chris morgan
November 4, 2013
Chris,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and hope all is well with you and your family.
Kevin Sullivan
Kevin Sullivan
November 1, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Eg
October 31, 2013
Mary and family I am so sorry for your loss. May you all be comforted by the Great Comforter in Heaven and that you continue to enjoy those beautiful memories of her daily.
Ingrid Varness
October 30, 2013
im so sorry chris I enjoyed our times in the sluice box on deadwood
owen stockbridge
October 29, 2013
I will always remember joy for her smile and laughter. I can still see her standing behind the counter at the copper center Cash Store
she was a wonderful woman she will definitely be missed
susie goble
October 27, 2013
My deepest condolences to Joy's family. I knew Joy when the family had the Copper Center Cache. Her passing will leave a big void for her family and her riends. Rest in peace Joy.
Sandy Goble
October 27, 2013
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