Jill Ann Morris

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Jill Morris Obituary

Jill Ann Morris (62) passed away November 20, 2010 in San Pedro, CA of colon cancer. Born in Los Angeles on April 23, 1948, the daughter of Shirley and Pierre "Bud" Cunningham. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Cunningham; sister, Kim Arimura; brother, Mark Cunningham; children, Elise and Tyler Morris; and grandson, Jonah. Jill was married to John Morris on August 21, 1971 in the San Fernando Valley and graduated from UCLA with a BA in economics in 1972. Jill worked at the UCLA ER until the week before her daughter's birth in 1975. John and Jill raised Elise and Tyler in the Palos Verdes area where they were involved in their local community and school. Jill was a talented seamstress, entrepreneur and business woman, creating her own line of hand-crafted dolls. She founded Country Crafts, a widely attended craft fair. As a passionate advocate for animals, Jill volunteered in animal rescue for many years, saving the lives of countless animals in her care. Jill has been cremated and her remains will be dispersed in Yellowstone National Park this summer, where her family spent several memorable vacations. In lieu of a memorial service, donations can be made to the Yellowstone Park Foundation (www.ypf.org). Thank you to all of her dear friends and colleagues in the animal rescue community for their tireless efforts towards a more just and humane society. You are welcomed to leave the family a message or share memories at mcnerneysmortuary.com.

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Published by Daily Breeze from Dec. 3 to Dec. 7, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jill Morris

8 Entries

Kim Arimura

December 23, 2010

I am still in so much shock its hard to even begin. I am very sad. As the days go by and this becomes more real it gets harder. She was a great Mother and has two of the greatest children I know. Jill was a hard act to follow being her little sister. She taught me alot, She was smart,funny and her love for animals started when she was a child that never changed. I am glad she was able to live out her passion with animal rescue.We had some good times together staying with her at her Soreity House ofcouse she was Preident, I was so proud! We also once a year did the Breast Cancer Avon walk on PCH. Cheering on the walkers handing out water, suckers, and what ever theme was. They were very well decorated by the end of the walk. I will miss her. This Chritmas she will spend with Jesus and My Dad, He is thrilled Im sure! God Bless you Elise and Tyler Youre the Best! Love Aunt Kim

Victor Wilson

December 18, 2010

My condolences to the Morris Family, especially Elise and Tyler. Your Mother was a very special person. Surely there is a place in Heaven for someone who helped make this world a better place. She will live on in the memories of those who knew her and in the lives of coiuntless cats and dogs she helped.
Victor Wilson

Jill posted this photo of one of the cats she rescued and I adopted from her. Thanks to her I found him on petfinder.com

Lianne La Reine

December 13, 2010

I am so saddened to hear Jill has passed away. I met her when I adopted two rescue kittens she had saved from the shelter on Gaffey in early 2008. She was the most WONDERFUL woman saving all the animals the way she did. I owe her so much. Thanks to her my beautiful boys are alive & flourishing. I connected others to her that were on the hunt for a new pet. She was fantastic. You can't replace someone that has done as much good in the world as Jill did.

Emma the "Cat Ambassador" with the formerly "feral" foster babies.

Theresa Sanford

December 12, 2010

Really missing Jill right now. She was a person who knew so much and shared so much. I could count on her for advice for just about everything: home improvements, wedding invitations, politics, oh, and of course, rescuing animals. I have fond memories of coffee & donuts, Taco Bell and hours spent at Kritter Korral (aka Dino's Pet Shoppe) waiting for adopters to come along to provide "forever homes" to all the kitties and pups we rescued over the years.

Betsy Denhart

December 11, 2010

I can't seem to find the words to honor Jill as I would like to. I learned so much from her, and I miss her every day. She is someone who, through her animal rescue work, mentoring of others, and especially by raising two lovely children, truly left the world a better place than she found it. Well done, Jill. I'm so glad to have known you.

Arleen Rooney

December 8, 2010

Dear Elsie and Tyler,

I count myself among Jill's friends and fellow rescue colleagues. I was unprepared for her untimely departure from us. I knew she wasn't well but I did learn until after she passed the gravity of her illness. I know she told me she had the fondest memories of Yellow National Park so it doesn't surprise me that she wanted her ashes scattered there. I keep her fondly in my thoughts as she was always so helpful in recommending medications to treat dogs with minor health issues. She was a strong woman and we in the rescue community have a large spot to fill her void. RIP Jill. We miss and love you.

We will be participating in the special memorial adoption day on 12/19 in your Mom's honor. I personally feel she'll be there too.

Kristen Sullivan

December 8, 2010

I am so very sorry to hear of the news. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember your Mom fondly. She was wonderful to all of us who grew up with Elise and Tyler.

cheryl greenwood

December 4, 2010

My heartfelt sympathy to the Morris Family at this sad time...I have many wonderful memories of Jill......cheryl greenwood

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