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KATHLEEN MORROW Obituary

MORROW, KATHLEEN Kathleen Morrow, born on March 18, 1922, to parents Maurice and Gertrude Cordes of Villisca, Iowa, passed away October 10, 2010, after battling Parkinson's Disease for several years. She graduated from Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa, and was a member of the Empyrean Sorority. She taught school in Iowa for one year, married Ralph Morrow and they moved to San Diego, CA, where she attended SDSU and received her M.A. Degree. She taught over 30 years and was a member of the Rolando United Methodist Church for over 60 years. During World War II, she worked at Consolidated Aircraft. Kathleen is preceded in passing by her daugher Karen and is survived by her son Kent Morrow, her sisters Alyce McFarland, Marjorie Wehrkamp, her brother Richard (Bobbe) Cordes, and grandchildren including Brent Morrow and Kevin, and great-grand-children. Kathleen is also survived by Betty Guel who cared for her during her illness. Kathleen was devoted to her family and friends. She enjoyed many years of activities with her church family. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2010, at 12:30 p.m. at the Rolando United Methodist Church in San Diego. Cremation with scattering of ashes.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Nov. 4, 2010.

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November 8, 2010

Kay was a customer and friend, I was her Hairstylist for about 6 years. She will be greatly missed.

My deepest sympathy to her family.

Patricia Markiewicz

Joe Salas

November 6, 2010

Mrs. Morrow was my kindergarten and first grade teacher in 1973 & 1974. I was very fortunate to start out my education in her class. Indeed, everybody loved Mrs. Morrow. Thank you Mrs Morrow, you are missed by many!

Edward Dillard

November 4, 2010

Mrs. Morrow was my kindergarten teacher in 1960. I have many fond memories of her as my teacher. She not only taught me but also my brother and sister. What a wonderful teacher and person she was. Everybody loved Mrs. Morrow she touched the lives of thousands of young people and got us started on our journey of learning.

My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

You will be forever remembered and may you rest in peace.

Ed Dillard

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