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Dorothy Morris Obituary
Her husband George, a former Marine and retired airline pilot, remains hospitalized after suffering two gunshot wounds. One of the couple's daughters said George Morris tried to protect his wife of 50 years by throwing her to the ground and trying to get on top of her to shield her.
The couple both grew up in Reno, Nev., and were high school sweethearts. They settled in Oro Valley around 1995. Dot was a retired homemaker and secretary.
Sue Blinman, who lives next door in a retirement community, said the couple traveled extensively and escaped Tucson's summer heat by heading up to their home in the eastern Arizona mountain community of Pinetop. "They were always good neighbors," Blinman said.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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May 16, 2013
May the thought and prayers of relatives and friends gaves encouragement to her family and may God comforted and gave them strenght to overcome those difficult time.2 cor.1:4
Helen Beaty
January 8, 2012
One year now has passed. Divine guidance has led me to this site today to remember you. May those who survive, who have loved and cherished you, read this, may they be comforted and know that your great love for them goes on, can be known and felt now, and will never end. God be with you....
bob swaite
December 8, 2011
god bless you all
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Arlene Nicholas
February 21, 2011
Dear Morris family, I am very sorry for your loss. May you find peace in Gods word. God is for us a refuge and strength, a help that is readly to be found during disresses. Psalms 46:1
Judy Skartvedt
January 27, 2011
We at World Wings International are deeply saddened by loss of your wife Dorothy. You, Dot and your family are being remembered by us as part of our extended Pan Am family. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. May you always be surrounded by her love.
Scott Sichley
January 22, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! This was truly a shock to read about Tori's folks.. May you and your family find peace during this terrible time.
Scott Sichley Sr.
Crystal Walker
January 19, 2011
Dearest All Family of "Dot" Dorothy Morris,
My deepest of Condolences & Sympathies are with you and your Family at this time. I'm so sorry for your loss...
I could only imagine the deep Pain and Heartache that you are all undergoing right now. When we lose a Loved One, we want nothing more than to have them back again...Death is such an ugly thing. It's just not fair; It's not fair to have to go thru what us humans go thru. I hope you have Peace and Tranquility at your hearts.... Soon, we will see that there will be no more pain and suffering.
I hope you have a calmness of heart...
Love, Crystal...
Connie Velasquez
January 15, 2011
Dearest Morris Family and Friends,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear wife, mother, and friend.
My prayers are with you Mr. Morris for
your healing mentally and physically,
you and your family will remain in my
prayers always.
Monique Conley
January 14, 2011
Many prayers and hugs to Dorothy's family and friends, may her memories heal your heart...
pattie
January 14, 2011
To the family of Dorothy - prayers are coming your way from WI, around the world- hopefully giving you more strength at this difficult time
Crystal Walker
January 14, 2011
To All Family Of "Dot" Dorothy Morris,
I'm so very sorry for your loss....I really hurt at my heart. My deepest of Condolences & Sympathies are with you at this time. I pray from the bottom of my heart that God holds you close and takes your heartache away and gives you a calmness of heart....God really cares about your Sufferings! Please be assured of that!
Know we're all thinking of you right now.
Please Take Care!
Love, Miss Crystal Walker
January 14, 2011
Very sorry. Faith, Reno Hi class of 52
M M
January 13, 2011
May the family take all their loving memories of her and wrap them tightly around each other for comfort now and in the hard days ahead. Memories are all that we leave, and all that we take with us, cherish them, love and support each other. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts belong with you and the injured, and victims of this senseless act. God Bless You.
Kerry Cantrell
January 13, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
The McCann Family
January 13, 2011
The beautiful smile that radiates from her picture, will shine through all eternity upon her family. May God help Mr. Morris during his recovery, and may He comfort you all in this time of loss and sadness. Please know that you will always be in our hearts, and forever in our prayers.
JoAnne
January 13, 2011
My sympathy to family and friends on Mrs Morris passing May it help to know this Canadian is praying for everyone
Andreana Yribe
January 13, 2011
You are in my thoughts and in my prayers during this difficult time. God Bless.
ROSALINDA FUENTES
January 13, 2011
REST IN PEACE BEAUTIFUL LADY AND WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY
Bennett & Sally Cantrell
January 13, 2011
Keeping all of you in our prayers. God Bless.
Bonnie Suerig
January 13, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May your best memories help you through your grieving.
Amy
January 13, 2011
May God Bless and keep your family at this time.
Kerry Cantrell
January 13, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Gwen
January 12, 2011
May Peace be with you...
Ron & Becky Powers
January 12, 2011
Our hearts and prayers are with your Family in their time of sorrow. Hold onto the Memories you have and feel comfort in knowing you will see her again. God Bless
Euzetta Durflinger
January 12, 2011
Sending my families condolences in the form of this lovely poem....
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
McCrea/Cruz/Fernandez Family
January 12, 2011
God Bless! Peace be with your Family and Friends.
c Beck
January 12, 2011
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother through this tragedy. Our hearts are heavy with the loss of lives. Praying that your dad will soon recover. God Bless!
January 12, 2011
Sorry for the loss of your love one, may the God of comfort give you peace and help you get through this difficult time.2CO.1:3
January 12, 2011
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, KNOWING OF THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE, MAY YOU HAVE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT GOD CARES FAR MORE THAN WE HUMANS DO THEREFORE MAY THE GOD OF PEACE BE WITH YOU.2 CO. 1:3
ken CORICA
January 12, 2011
George,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Ken and Jerry Corica
Alanna Coffelt
January 12, 2011
I am sorry that you lost your wife and mother. This is so senseless and I wish I could come up with a reason these things have to happen. I don't know what to tell you to take the pain away, just that time will heal this for you. It will not ever stop hurting completely, but it will get better, I promise you.
Carol Shea Barber
January 12, 2011
Dorothy Jean and her cousin, Shirley Silva, were grade school classmates at St. Thomas School in Reno NV. Both were lovely happy girls. It is consoling to read of Dorothy's wonderful marriage and to see comments of the thoughtful person she was. Her friends are in mourning and send deepest condolences to her family. Words seem inadequate.
Carol Shea Barber
Terry Johnson
January 12, 2011
Please accept my heartfelt prayers and sympathy. You are loved and supported by millions, despite our helplessness to ease your grief and tragic loss.
Connie
January 12, 2011
My deepest condoloences and my prayers go out to the family and friends.
THE WATSONS
January 12, 2011
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
January 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the families that were hurt or murdered through this senseless act.
Kathy
Akron, Ohio
Donna
January 12, 2011
Nothing can take away the pain and hurt of losing the one person who made you complete. In the days and weeks to come, may the faith and hope of the love you shared get you through the memory of loss. Do not forget what brought you together still remains. God Bless.
January 12, 2011
George, Dorothy is in the palm of God's hand and your healing has begun. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave Dungan
January 11, 2011
George,
My heart aches for you and your family over the tragic death of your belove Dorothy. Hang is there your old high school classmate
Roger Trounday
Nicole Munson
January 11, 2011
Our heart and prayers go out to Dorothy's family and friends May God give you strength and comfort during your time of sorrow and the years ahead.
God Bless,
Dave & Carol Kuchcinski
Nicole & Julie Munson
Sharon
January 11, 2011
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry for your tragic loss.
SM
January 11, 2011
My deepest sorrow to this senseless tragedy
Kaplan Family
January 11, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Glenda Smith
January 11, 2011
As your American neighbor please know that my heart's prayer is for God's Comfort and Strength at this time and in the moment's, hours, days, months and years ahead. I will strive to remember you often and lift more prayers on your behalf.
January 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to George and his family. It's a terrible tragedy. I have known George and Dot since Junior High School, thru Reno High
and University. Was at their wedding and considered them long-time friends. George and Dot were warm, compassionate people, and even though I have not seen them in a number of years I feel the loss. So to my old friend George, all I can say is my prayers are with you. Hang in there big guy.
Semper Fi
Your old friend,
Don Bissett Reno, Nevada
Cindy
January 11, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dorothy Morris. You are all in my prayers.
Gertrude Biondo
January 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. "May your memories of her bring you comfort." America mourns for you and your family.
Natasha Montabello
January 11, 2011
She was my landlord. She was one of the sweetest women I have met; It was aparent they were such an amazing couple who worked together through life. To the Morris family: My family and I are so sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to all of you
Jo Dermody
January 10, 2011
My husband John Dermody was in V
MA 212 in Hawaii. He was a retired
Marine. I extend to all of you who loved
Dot my sympathy and prayers. Jo Dermody
January 10, 2011
i am so sorry, my heart goes out to her family jackie norfolk va
David Gross
January 10, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this terrible time! Please know that the nation is praying for your family! A concerned citizen in Westland, Michigan.
Cheryl
January 10, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss.
January 10, 2011
To the family and friends of Dorothy Morris,
My deepest sympathies for your loss and my good wishes and hopes for the full recovery of George Morris. This must be especially difficult for the family.
Laura Oren
Houston, Texas
SCOTT CHAMBERLAND
January 10, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Shawna Fisher
January 10, 2011
My condolences to Dot's friends and family. High school sweethearts and married for 50 years. Amazing. It is so sad that her death was from senseless violence. My prayers for all effected by this.
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