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Grace Morgan Obituary

Morgan, Grace E. Age 95, of Wauwatosa, passed away on March 13, 2014, in Palm Harbor, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyman Morgan, her parents, Oscar and Marion Erion, her brothers, Kenneth and Ralph Erion, and her son, David Morgan. Grace is survived by her brother, Bud (Polly) Erion; her daughters, Nancy Morgan and Barbara (Deanna D'Abbraccio) Morgan, son, John (Meredith) Morgan, and daughter-in-law, Heidi Morgan; grandchildren, Bret (Ann) Larget, Katie (Jim) Sparrow, Chad Larget, Reid Larget, Sarah (Matt) Beecham, John (Becky) Morgan, Dan Morgan, Luke Morgan, David Morgan, Jake Morgan, and Zachary Morgan; great grandchildren, Riley, Elizabeth, Greta and Jacob Larget, Tanner, Molly, and Drew Sparrow, Avery and Hannah Beecham. Also survived by nieces, Jan (Dave) Atnip and Chris (Terry) Klein, and nephew, Doug (Lynne) Erion. A graduate of Wauwatosa High School and Ottawa University, Grace taught and coached in the Wauwatosa Public Schools and was actively involved in Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Milwaukee Christian Center, Project Focal Point, Restorative Justice, Housing Ministries, and the Baptist Peace Fellowship. Grace was an active member of her beloved Underwood Memorial Baptist Church for 92 years. She had a strong belief in social justice and international peace. She had a positive impact on campers at Camp Tamarack and Camp Lou-e-Len, as well as the students she taught and coached. For 20 consecutive years, she spent her September birthdays canoeing in the wilderness of the Minnesota Boundary Waters, making her last trip at age 83. She truly loved life, family, nature, and the out of doors. A celebration of Gracie's life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at 1:00 PM, at Underwood Memorial Baptist Church, 1916 Wauwatosa Avenue, in Wauwatosa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in her name to Underwood Memorial Baptist Church.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 16, 2014.

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Donna Danielson Reinas

February 19, 2022

I was just looking up summer camps from the 1970's and saw this obituary. My daughter got me StoryWorth for Christmas and asked a question about some of my memories. A very significant memory was attending Camp Lou-e-Len between 7th and 8th grades for an entire month. Grace Morgan was a director. I remember taking Life Saving in the lake and having to rescue her as part of my passing the course. She put up quite a fight! I've never forgotten that or her warm manner. I also had her for gym class. I'm glad she got to live such a long, fulfilling and happy life. It would have been great to meet her again as an adult and to thank her for her positive influence.

Vicky (Taylor) Werner

May 2, 2014

Prayers and blessings! I am a 1981 tosa east grad! Loved mrs Morgan!

April 28, 2014

Barbara,
I have memories of your mom letting you bring the convertible to the playground at Wilson school so we could pile in and have a ride to our baseball games. Later in my life I loved reading all her Senior involvements
at the church and Habitat. She is a great example of a "Purpose Filled Life". Now that I am retired I see that was quite a choice she made a long time ago.
Blessings to all the family,
Ruth (Tendler) Picotte (alias Moose)

March 31, 2014

Barb,
I am so sorry for your loss. Grace was a wonderful lady. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sandy - UW-Milwaukee

Rev. Wendy Sue Kissa

March 28, 2014

Ann Larget had told me Grace had died. I had her for Jr & Sr High gym classes. She was an amazing lady and I can still hear her gentle voice and words of wisdom. I feel so honored to have had her as a teacher. What an amazing life she led and there will be so many who are in warm shelter because of her continued care and love of people. She was a wonderful teacher and love to all her family who has lost a great woman.

Adina and Carole Tarpley and Elizabeth

March 25, 2014

We were glad to have been neighbors and church members with Grace. She was an amazing woman. Barbara and Deanna our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Adina and Carole

Tony Chan

March 24, 2014

I feel honored and fortunate to have known Grace by my association with the Underwood Baptist Church. She was truly an inspiration and one who believed in selfless service to the needy.

March 17, 2014

Grace was a constant and vital presence at Habitat for Humanity. She continued to find ways to help and serve, decades after others would have given up. A true inspiration! Nancy Groethe

March 17, 2014

Will miss just knowing you are here, Gracie.
Those summers with you at Lou-e-len were blessed. So glad you were a part of my life!
Miss Sue

March 16, 2014

A great person of faith, she "walked the walk" and was a living witness of her beliefs all through the years. My own journey was strengthened from knowing Grace. Arlo R. Reichter, aAmerican Baptist Churches of Wisconsin

March 16, 2014

Grace kept us on our toes at various nonprofits. I loved the way she spoke her truth and invested in what she believed in. May her memory be eternal!

March 16, 2014

My sympathies to the family for the loss of a wonderful person, awesome coach, She ALWAYS had a smile and genuine, kind words for everyone. Mrs.Morgan was the most positive influence in the lives of all she met, and I feel very privileged to have met and known her in my life at such a young and impressionable age! RIP. Your were so loved! Mary Kay (Falesnik) D'Avello

melissa fugate

March 16, 2014

to the family of grace morgan i am sorry that she has passed she will be missed so much

melissa fugate

March 16, 2014

i have known grace since i was born and she was a long time member of the church. i have memories of speaking to her a number of times . she will be missed

Jo Biddle

March 16, 2014

Barb and Nancy I am sorry for your morher's passing. What a wonderfully full life she lived. My prayers are with you. JoB

Barbara Heimsch

March 16, 2014

My sympathies to all the family. Grace was a inspiration to all who knew her. I will never forget that twinkle she always had in her eyes, her energy, her lust for life. I am a better person for having known dear Gracie.
Barbara Heimsch

Pam MacArthur

March 16, 2014

Nancy and Barb,

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom and your brother. I have many fond memories of your mom and spoke to last at the Habitat dinners. She was a wonderful woman and I know you will miss her greatly.

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