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Allen Jerome MORGAN Allen J. Morgan, beloved husband and father, passed away September 12th at Swedish Hospital due to complications from cancer. Allen was born July 16th, 1925 in Seattle. He graduated from Queen Anne High School. He served in the Navy during WW II where he saw action in the South Pacific. On his return, he entered the University of Washington, graduating in 1950. He was president of the Chi Psi Fraternity and was a member of Oval Club, Fir Tree, Varsity Boat Club and Big W. As a coxswain on the 4-oared crew in the 1948 Olympics in London he and his team won a Gold Medal for the United States. In 1981 and again in 2003 he was inducted into the UW Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in rowing. Allen was good humored and charismatic, taking great pride in his family. His last few years were spent in his favorite place - Whidbey Island. He is survived by Joan, his loving wife of 59 years, brother Richard of Yakima, daughters Jeri Anne Reiner (Dan), Julie Morgan, and Jill McKinley (Buz), grandchildren Max, Cassie and Brooke, step grandchildren Tawni and Jamie (John). A Celebration of Life will be held On Sunday, October 16th from 2:00 until 5:00 at Seattle Golf Club in North Seattle. Remembrances may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in his name. www.jdrf.org. Please sign our Guest Book at www.legacy.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bob Shrewsbury
October 15, 2011
October 15th
To Joan and the Morgan Family, I am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow. I will miss Allen my best friend and Best man at Joy's and My Wedding for so many years. We had so many wonderful experiences together in our early years. He will be really missed. Well I will see you all tomorrow.
October 15, 2011
To the Morgan Family, I have always cherished the memories of Allen and all of you at Whidbey. I am so sorry for this painful time in your lives. He was an amazing person, making friends everywhere. I still hear his laughter. Sincerely, Susan Owings
October 12, 2011
October 12, 2011
Dear Joan, Jeri/Dan,Julie,Jill, and family:
Sorry we can't be with you to celebrate Allen's life on Sunday, but we will be with you in spirit. He was a wonderful man, had a wonderful life, and such a beautiful, loving family. We will miss him on Whidbey; hope to see you there soon.
Much love, Dick Koch and Yvon Hart
October 11, 2011
Joan and Family,
It is hard for me to accept that Allen is no longer with us. He, and his family, have been so much a part of my life since college days, that I feel I too have lost a part of my family. I will always remember and cherish the many times at Whidbey - croquet, hearts, bridge, and Allen always the competitor and usually the winner. It grieves me that he was not the winner in his final battle for life. My love to all of you.
Carol Armitage
Rita Kensmoe Mallick
October 10, 2011
Joan, deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved husband. Jeri Anne, Julie and Jill - May your many fond memories of the fun and inspirational times with your father comfort you now. Thinking of all of you.
October 10, 2011
I would recognize that smile anywhere. Thank you for including the picture. Allen was one of the most cheerful persons I have ever known. Where ever he is he is drawing a crowd and they are joyful in his spirit. My blessings to all of those who had the pleasure of knowing Allen. Barbara Mercer in Seattle
Gloria & Dennis Meyer
October 10, 2011
Its been a honor to call the Morgan family the dearest of friends. We have many happy memories with all of you.
Derek Lutz
October 9, 2011
I will always remember our childhood adventures to Whidbey Island with Allen and the Morgan family.
Derek Lutz
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