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William Clyde Morrell

Portland, Oregon

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Morrell, William Clyde 87 April 18, 1925 Dec. 30, 2012 William passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. No services will be held. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Association. Please visit William's internet memorial and guest book at

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I have fond memories growing up in the same neighborhood as Bill and his sister Bette. I remember he was always building boats.

I would like to share a few thoughts about Bill Morrell. My Mother has been friends with Bill and Helen for many years. I have many great childhood memories of the Morrell's at their house on Tabor and especially Halloween get-togethers which is Helen's birthday. They are great friends and hospitality to all, could not be beat. Nancy Morrell was my babysitter many times when we were both young and she was a wonderful caring sister-like babysitter (a testament to her great parents and...

I will always remember Bill….. the sweet, sweet, man. I met him in 1939 when I was friends with his sister Mary Lou around 30th and Everett or Davis Street in the Laurelhurst neighborhood. I was 9 years old. Later in life after I got married, I was surprised when we built our first house in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood and discovered Bill and his wife Helen were our neighbors practically across the street. Needless to say we became lifelong friends. Bill was a real Gentleman and Helen a...

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