Carol Morse

Life is the sum of perishable things,
The windy grass, the curved and dappled wings,
The day of promise, which was clear and bright,
And the clandestine raptures of the night;
Of books much briefer than the need, and song,
However exquisite, which lasts not long,
And of ourselves, who love but cannot keep
One kiss inviolate from eternal sleep.

All such are petals of the secret flower,
Shed each year and falling hour by hour
Within the haunted garden of...

Dearest Carol,
Family and love. You always gave us your love and treated us like family. From the those first days at Canyon Ranch, where you exercised for hours, to our last dinner in April, where movement was a struggle, your friendship and lust for life never wavered. Our devotion to you was easy......you went out of your way to make all feel comfortable and important in your life. You are a light that will always be bright in our lives. Our sympathy and love go out to Bruce, Margie,...

I realized some time ago that when I would tell people about this wonderful person Carol, and describe her as my brother-in-law’s mother-in-law, their eyes would glaze over like I had just asked them to do math in their heads as they tried to chart that one out.

It was easier, and as true, to just say “Aunt Carol”. As in, “we’re going to Uncle Bruce and Aunt Carol’s house”, and “I hope Uncle Bruce and Aunt Carol will be there”, and “Quick! Open the birthday gift from Uncle Bruce...

A great loss of a great friend. I will miss Carol. My sympathies go out to Bruce, Marjorie,Steven and their families.

My wife and I moved from Atlanta to San Francisco in the late 90's. We were alone and starting out new as a couple. Carol became our west coast MOM and a great friend who supported us during an important time in our lives. She truely influenced us in a deep way.

She is our family and we will miss her.

Craig

Dear Morse Family:
I was very saddened to learn of Carol's passing. I served on the Board of Marin Academy with her. I have wonderful memories of Carol, of her commitment and her many contributions to her children's school. Her bright smile, the wisdom she dispensed, and her positive approach to life in general, were a gift to all of us on the Board.
Sonia Lamoreaux
Mill Valley
Black Butte Ranch, Oregon