Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1933
DIED
2020
Barbara Morris Obituary
March 19, 1933 - March 23, 2020
Santa Cruz California
Barbara Gray Morris was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada on March 19, 1933. She grew up in Eastern Canada, and attended University of Maine at Farmington. After graduation, she taught elementary school in Maine and then relocated to Palo Alto, California. In Palo Alto, she met her husband, Harold Morris and moved to Yosemite National Park where they lived for five years and had two sons, John in 1960 and Rob in 1963. On Halloween of 1963, the Morris family settled in Santa Cruz. In Santa Cruz, Barbara was a homemaker, raising her boys, and supporting Harold in operating Plaza Bookstore and Paper Visions. Barbara enjoyed volunteering for the Friends of the Santa Cruz Library and Trinity Presbyterian Church. Barbara Passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2020. She is survived by her Husband Harold Morris, Brother Ben Gray Jr., Sister Joan Martin, Son Robert Morris, his partner Carolyn Mellor, and Grandson Alex Morris Sklan. Donations in Barbara's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
View the online memorial for Barbara Morris
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Morris
Sponsored by santacruzsentinel.com.
2 Entries
Susan Lysik
March 31, 2020
Hal, I was so sorry to read of Barbara's passing. Although I've lost touch with you since the Plaza Books days, know that you both have a special place in my heart. Barbara was always kind and welcoming to me, and I remember her fondly. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
March 31, 2020
Mr Morris so sad to read of your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this time.
John and Sandy Eaton
Capitola, Ca
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Barbara Morris's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Barbara Morris
How to support Barbara's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Barbara Morris's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
