Art-Morley-Obituary

Art Morley

Fort Bragg, California

1926 - 2023

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Art Morley 1926-2023Art Morley, devoted husband, loyal friend, advocate for wildlife, Navy veteran, State Park Ranger, and dedicated volunteer, died peacefully November 18, 2023 in Fort Bragg. He was 97.Art was born in Fort Bragg on August 13, 1926, and grew up there. His father's family came to...

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Condolences to Art's family & friends. I was searching for his contact info when I found this obit. I believe he may have been related to my late aunt, Ruth Morley Ferguson. I've been trying to locate Ruth's daughter, Marilyn Ruth Ferguson, who had been living in a mobile home on Morley property in Ft. Bragg the last I heard. Other relatives & I, with whom Marilyn grew up in the Bay Area, would like to know how she is. If anyone has info re Marilyn, I'd appreciate being contacted at...

Art was a truly terrific and beyond generous fellow and friend, who will be sorely missed.

I worked with Art and Jean at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park between 1973 and 1985. We had many good days together. He was an ardent patrol ranger and could be found in the backcountry in a Jeep, on a motorcycle or on horseback. He taught us a lot about birding and began the Borrego Springs Christmas Bird Count, which continues to this day. Art has been missed here in Borrego since retirement. It´s gratifying to know he continued his conservation work back in his hometown and that he passed...