Donald Joseph Morris

Morris, Donald Joseph, graced the world with his presence on March 4th, 1936. Born in Toronto, Canada, he relocated to Orange, California in 1953 and entered Eternal Life on November 13, 2010. Don began his career in Orange at First National Bank and then followed his father into the Insurance Industry. He closed his career as a Financial Planner, retiring in 2006. Don's passion in life begin with his love of God and family, and extended to, sports (Mater Dei football), astronomy, food, singing, writing, and most importantly, the Church community. Throughout his life, he participated in many ministries serving others, most recently feeding the homeless at Mary's Kitchen. In his battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Don adopted a "Living with Joy" mantra alongside his wife Theresa. He is welcomed into heaven by their two sons Alan and Peter; his parents Beatrice and Howard, and sister Rosemary. He is survived by Theresa, their eight children: David (and Grace); Donna (and Ed Farnum); Stephen (and Sue); Mark (and Gayle); Anne (and Bill Rogers); Paul (and Alice); Kathleen (and Al Pedroza); Kristin (and Al Buffardi); seventeen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters. His life was complete: full of faith, family, friends and service. His family expresses their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Timothy Byun and the loving, caring staff and nurses at the St Joseph's Cancer Center in Orange. Additionally, the family cherishes all the thoughts, prayers and support of extended family and friends during this journey. The vigil service will be held at 7:00pm Wednesday and the Funeral Mass at 9:30am Thursday, both in Holy Family Cathedral, Orange. Inurnment will follow in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Orange. In lieu of flowers, family appreciates donations made to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202 or Mary's Kitchen PO BOX 4247 Orange CA 92863 or Holy Family School Angels in Education 566 Glassell St Orange, Ca 92866 . Brown Colonial Mortuary