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Jean Morris Obituary
OUR HERO
After a courageous fight against breast cancer, our loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and dear friend, Jeanie Morris, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 30th, 2013.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah May 19th,1952. Growing up in Ephraim, Utah raised by loving parents Roger and LaRue Johnson. There she attended Snow College, graduating with an associate's degree. Later moving to Salt Lake City, graduating from Weber State College with a degree in nursing. While living in Salt Lake City she met Monte Huff. They were married in 1976 (later divorced). Together they had two children, Kerri Dawn and Shaun Roger.
While raising two children in West Jordan, she met Robert Morris. They married December 9th, 1988. Robert has been her devoted and loving husband, caregiver, and best friend for 24 years.
Working as a caring nurse for over 30 years, she devoted her life to her life's work, nursing. She loved being a nurse, and worked in many different capacities in her career. She touched the lives and hearts of everyone she met. Even cancer could not stop her from treating and caring for her patients and dear friends.
Jeanie fought a hard and courageous battle for the last 9 years. She was relentless in her fight and fought hard until the end.
She is survived by her husband, Robert, daughter, Kerri (Steve) Nash, son, Shaun Huff, father Roger Johnson, brother, John (Shireen) Johnson, sister, Joy (Scott) Bushnell, stepchildren, Shantel (John) Nuttall, John (Daphne) Morris, Clint (Tina) Morris, Sara (Jared) Stark, 4 nieces and nephews and 21 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her mother, LaRue Johnson.
A very special thanks to Dr. Nibley and the staff at Utah Cancer Specialists, to Inspiration Hospice, especially her dear friend and hospice nurse Franki, to friends and colleagues at Haven Home Health and Hospice. Jeanie has many friends that she will miss, thank you for your endearing love and friendship throughout the years.
A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 at 1130 at the Parkway 4th Ward, 3400 West 9600 South, South Jordan, Utah. Friends and family may call Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm, at the LDS chapel, and Tuesday morning from 10:00-11:15 at the church prior to services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to The Susan G. Komen For The Cure, Salt Lake City Affiliate at www.komenslc.org.
Jeanie, I miss you and love you forever! Love, Bob
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Memories and Condolences
for Jean Morris
Pat Pitcher
February 7, 2013
Anyone, I have no doubt at all, who met Jeanie loved her! Please know our thoughts, prayers, and hugs go out to you all. She was our hero too! Pat and Jamie
Kathy Morris Kassimis
February 4, 2013
May God Bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Your in our prayers.
Michele Macdonald
February 4, 2013
Jeanie, you were beautiful inside and out. You were our strength when our own strength failed us. You showed us joy in life and taught us to never surrender.
You loved us without judging and in spite of our imperfections. You showed us what the best of people can be, if we could just be more like you. Everyone who knew you felt nurtured and loved. I consider that knowing you helped me every day and that I am blessed to have called you my dear friend. I love you.
I will miss you everyday.
Kay Tanner
February 4, 2013
I love Jeanie! She is one of the finest hospice nurses I have ever had the privilege of working with. Her heart is huge, her love unconditional and her kindness and compassion endless. I will miss her deeply and wish peace and comfort for her family and especially those grandchildren she loved so much.
Kay Tanner
Lynette Olson
February 4, 2013
I met Jeanie for the first time in 7th grade when we went to Junior High together. She has been my friend ever since then. What a SWEET, wonderful person she is. She is rejoicing with her mother and others at this time, and I hope she will check in on the two husbands that I have lost in the past 28 years. We will miss her positive and endearing spirit at our class reunions. I'm sure she knows how much she is loved by all!
February 4, 2013
Dear Morris family,
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Jeannie. Having worked with her over the years, we knew first hand the love she had for those she served. It was always her desire to help and comfort and find the best care for those individuals needing help along the way. We send our love and pray that the memories you share will bring smiles and comfort in the days ahead.
With much love,
Your friends at Inspiration Hospice
The Nash Family
February 3, 2013
Through the hard times ahead I know the memories of Jeanie will comfort you.
So glad we were able to spend this past Thanksgiving with Jeanie,Bob, Kerri and family.
God Bless You All
Heidi Coleman
February 3, 2013
Jeanie,
There are no words to express my sadness. You came into my life through a very hard transition. I was horrible...you were wonderful, loving, and kind. You taught me more than how to make shepherds pie, you taught me that "life is not waiting for the storm to pass...it's learning to dance in the rain". This has become the theme for my life and I thank you for teaching me how. You were with me wiping my tears and supporting me through the worst days of my life...and helped me celebrate with those same beautiful tears during the happiest days as well. I will always be grateful for the hard times in my life...they taught me who I was and gave me beautiful gifts like you. I will fight, I will survive, and above all I will love you forever!
loving you always,
Heidi Ford-Coleman
Sara Hooper
February 3, 2013
Jeanie meant the world to my Mom. It was so inspirational that, even as sick as she was, she was able to speak at her funeral. I am sure they will find each other again. I am honored to make a donation in her name. She is a true hero and she will be missed.
Brianna Laulu
February 3, 2013
I will never forget how comfortable you made me feel and how sweet you always were to me every time we saw each other...even when YEARS may have passed between visits. It was like no time had passed. I know you will be watching over Kerri (and everyone else) and I promise to do my best to help her through her grief. Thank you for bringing such a sweet spirit into my life. Love you Jeanie! Till we meet again....
February 3, 2013
My Forever Friend,
From child hood to adult hood --thru thick and then.... forever friends. My heart is broken-so to is all your loved ones and many friends. You have earned your "wings" Love you forever
Betty Jean
Gypsy Hummel
February 3, 2013
Bob and family,
Craig and I were very sad to hear that Jeannie lost her battle with cancer. She was a wonderful and caring person and we will always have fond thoughts of her. Please give our loves to the kids and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
February 2, 2013
Bob. I will miss Jeannie at the clinic. We cried a lot of tears together
I will never forget her. May you be blessed in all that you do. We had fun talking about our love of shoes and clothes. joan and jeannie are having some fun together. love to you all. Shirley Bleak
Erin Shiflett
February 2, 2013
I will never forget how sweet and kind you have always been...even to your daughters obnoxious teenage friends. :) You are wonderful.
Love you, Kerri.
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