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Kevin O'Morrison
1916 - 2016
Kevin O'Morrison
1916 - 2016
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BORN
1916
DIED
2016
Kevin O'Morrison Obituary
O'Morrison died Dec. 11 at a living facility for older adults in Lynnwood, Washington, his cousin Jim Davidson told The Hollywood Reporter.
In the popular Nora Ephron movie “Sleepless in Seattle,” O’Morrison played the father of Meg Ryan’s character. He had a supporting role in the 1949 film noir classic “The Set-Up,” playing a prizefighter. He again played a boxer in the 1950 movie “The Golden Gloves Story.”
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The actor, who was born May 25, 1916, in St. Louis, Missouri, made his debut in 1947 in the film “Dear Ruth,” which starred William Holden. Later, he appeared with Chevy Chase in the George Roy Hill movie “Funny Farm.”
O’Morrison starred on television as the title character in the TV series “Charlie Wild, Private Detective.” The series ran in the 1950-1951 season.
The actor was born in St. Louis. He later became a playwright whose plays were performed mostly off-Broadway across the country.
He is survived by his wife, Linda.
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May 30, 2018
Kevin's creative spirit will live on through his work and relationships he enjoyed and influenced. We mourn his passing. With affection and respect to Linda,
Harry C Tabak
michelle plakas-kaiser
December 28, 2016
RIP
Linda
December 26, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family, on this somber occasion I send to you my deepest regrets for the loss you have experienced. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7 -
December 25, 2016
To the family of Kevin O' Morrison ,you have my sincere condolence. May the God of All Comfort be with you at this difficult time. And may He fill your heart with wonderful memories of Kevin to cherish.
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December 24, 2016
Many people have enjoyed being entertained by Mr O'Morrison. May the Almighty God of comfort be with his family and friends. God love and care for you.
December 23, 2016
May the God of all comfort be with you.
Sincerely
Lynn
December 23, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family and friends.May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.
December 23, 2016
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
December 22, 2016
I want to express my deepest sympathy of your great loss. May you continue find comfort among family / friends during this most difficult times.
May these words find in John 11 : 14 , 17 - 26,
DIANNE
Harry Simpson
December 21, 2016
Godspeed, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Scott Chamberland
December 21, 2016
Rest in Peace
December 21, 2016
My sincere condolences. May God give needed comfort during this most sorrowful time. He binds up the broken hearted.
Kendra Kingsley
December 21, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time and may God comfort the family.
T. Wilson
December 21, 2016
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
December 21, 2016
For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you, declares Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
May peace and comfort overcome the friends and families.
December 21, 2016
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Kevin O'Morrison. May the beautiful memories shared together bring you strength and comfort, and May the peace of our loving God be with you all. -Romans 15:33
December 21, 2016
OUR CONDOLES TO THE FAMILY. MAY GOD'S LOVING-KINDNESS COMFORT AND HELP THE FAMILY THROUGH THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.PS. 119:50,76.
December 21, 2016
Please accept my sympathies. Know that the Father of tender mercies feel your pain and sorrow. Isaiah 61:1,2 says: "He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the brokenhearted, . . . and to comfort all who mourn, . . . "
Valenda Newell
December 21, 2016
PRAYERS and BLESSINGS...RIH
December 21, 2016
To the family , my condolences and may the God of tender mercies comfort you at this difficult time also the memories of a life well lived be kept within your heart.
J
December 21, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 21, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May Almighty God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heart felt sympathy to you and your family.
LR, VA
SUE
December 21, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
M. J. Williams
December 21, 2016
He lived a life that many will not see. May the God that gives comfort gives comfort to those left behind.
Adrian Barnette
December 21, 2016
We'll miss you !
December 21, 2016
Kevin O'Morrison was truly blessed to have lived such a long and wonderful life! So many cannot say the same. May he forever live in our hearts and in God's book of life.
December 21, 2016
May Kevin fond memories stay close to your hearts.May the God of comfort be with his friends and family at this time.
December 21, 2016
My condolences to Linda, Jim and other family members and friends for the loss of Kevin. You are so blessed to have had him in your lives for such a long time. As you celebrate his well-lived long life, find comfort in cherished memories, prayers and the support of others (Daniel 12:13) ~ Linda, Queens, NY
December 21, 2016
Another Star burns bright in Heaven
Andrea
December 20, 2016
May the peace that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts during this time of sorrow.
Steve
December 20, 2016
Rest in Peace sir. God Bless !
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