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MOREY FUQUA

1932 - 2012

MOREY FUQUA obituary, 1932-2012, Paradise, CA

BORN

1932

DIED

2012

MOREY FUQUA Obituary

MOREY FUQUA

Graveside services will be held Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Park for Morey Wayne Fuqua, age 73. He passed away after a short battle with prostate cancer on Aug. 10, 2012 in Paradise, CA.

Morey was born June 12, 1932 in Brawley, CA to Susie Prescott Fuqua and David Watt Fuqua. He attended Citrus, Chico High (graduated in 1957), San Jose State, and UC Hasting's College of Law. He spent 3 years in the Antiaircraft Missile Battalion. Morey was a partner with Mathews, Fuqua & Puritz Attorney's at Law. He belonged to the noon Exchange Club, the High Sierra Train Club, and was an active member of OLLI.

Morey loved flying. He was the founding member of the Butte Flying Club. He also loved motorcycles and organized a trip to Alaska for "the boys". He also enjoyed gun collecting and recreational shooting, and lastly, his beloved trains and train club friends.

He is survived by his wife, Kaywood of Chico; daughter, Amie (Hans) Kaufenburg; son, Mark (Kate) of Durham, SC; stepson, Sean (Amber) Morgan of Chico; grandsons, Ashton and Zachary Morgan of Chico and granddaughter, Morgan Tarter of Chico, and Maryta of San Francisco.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Paradise Hospice House.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Brusie Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.brusiefh.com.

Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Aug. 14, 2012.
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Kaywood, We were deeply saddened to learn of Morey's passing. The two of you are part of our courtship memories and you both will always have a warm place in our hearts. We send you our love, Kathy Dailey & David Schell

August 24, 2012

To dear Kaywood and all of Morey's family, we send much love to you all at this time,
Andrea and David, Luke, Rohan and Finn from Hobart, Tasmania.

August 16, 2012

I so sorry. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Ellen Simon and Kira Simon

Kira Simon

August 15, 2012

Sorry to hear of Morey passing. We had some fun rides together. Condolences to Kaywood and family.

Bob Mueller

August 15, 2012

Kaywood,

You probably do not remember me, but i just saw Morey's obit and wanted to let you know how sorry i am. I haven't seen you guys for years, but i have very good memories of our times together.

Please give me a call if i can do anything. 530-863-0650 or 530-894-1010

Becki Gates (used to be Sedor a LONG time ago)

August 14, 2012

Morey, you were a great man and an amazing friend to my dad, Dave. You will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace and God bless.

Anna Brown

August 14, 2012

Morey,was a brother to me,his knowledge of trains was so good he made the high sierra railroad club run,We will miss you big GUY!

Joe Clark

August 14, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Nancy Town Keep

August 14, 2012

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