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William Morlan Obituary
65, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011. He was born April 20, 1946 in Turlock, CA. Bill is survived by his Wife of 34 years, Deborah Morlan; Daughter, Melissa Sher; Son, Mike Morlan; Mother, Delores Eques; Brothers, Dan Clark and Aaron Clark; Grandchildren, Dawn, Kelly and Rachel Sher; In-laws, Russ/Vi Gerrard. A Celebration of Bill's life will be taking place on June 18, 2011, 11am at the Sher Family Residence, 5109 E Silverbell Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143. Bill could always lighten the mood with his smile and sense of humor. Bill was deeply loved and will forever be missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, you can donate to Grace Hospice, 4515 S McClintock Dr Ste 210, Tempe, AZ 85282
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Memories and Condolences
for William Morlan
Carol Hensell
June 8, 2025
I am thinking of Debi and her family on this day. Grief never fully goes away, yet memories are always here to stay.
Carol Hensell
Former Co-Worker
Carol Hensell
June 8, 2020
Debi: May the love of friends help you and your family through this moment in time. Please know I am always here for you.
Melissa Sher
June 8, 2020
I love you and miss you every day
Carol Hensell
June 20, 2019
The ache really never goes away, lessens at times perhaps but go away? Never. The encouraging part is I know he is looking down and guiding your thoughts, questions and every area of your life. During the hard times he will wrap his loving arms around you , and trace where that one tear has escaped and slowly made it down your face. Please hold on to this thought.... "his love will never leave you". I know it still hurts...
Melissa Sher
June 24, 2014
For you dad......
Love you.
Melissa Sher
June 10, 2013
Dad. It was 2 years ago yesterday that u left us. 2 years. So much has happen. So much without you. I wish with all my heart you were still here. There are so many things u are missing. So many things I always thought you would be at. So many things I thought u would teach the girls. But things change. You are gone. You are thought of every day. I will never forget. And I am trying to keep your memory alive with the girls. I hope you are looking down at us. Watching. I hope you are proud of me. I love you very much daddy.
Love,
Melissa
Cristin Born
January 30, 2013
I worked with Bill at port or subs for a few years.he showed me all there was to know and gave me enough tools to start my own career.We had such an amazing friendship!he would never beat around the bush he always got strait to the point.if i was doing good in life he would praise me and when i wasn't doing so well he would slap me so hard with.reality that he would leave me on the ground.But he would always lift me right back up in spirit.he would let me confide in him as a friendstop me from crying sometimes make me cry lol but would alwaysmake me laugh.such a hip man too i remember i came into the store to open at 5am and bill didnt hear me come in the store because was blasting the black eyed peas gotta get that boooo boooo booom dancing stirring up brownies haha.Hearing about your life and all the crazy things you experienced good and bad,i enjoyed the time we had and wish i could go back for just one day.remember when my tired popped and my brakes went out if it wasn't for you almost ripping my emergency from my car i could have died or been seriously hurt thank god you were driving with me that day.you even helped me pay for a new axle what a pal!thank you for everything you taught me about business and life and thank you for being such a kind friend.i miss you Bill rest in peace.
Melissa Sher
June 4, 2012
It's almost been a year since you have gone. I miss you everyday. And think of you very often. I wish you were here. I love you so much.
Rich Roy
July 12, 2011
I worked with Bill at Port of Subs. I trained him when he came on board. But with his experience, he needed little to no training. During his 4 week training I looked forward to hearing a new story everyday. He lightened everyones mood. I have never known anyone in my life with such a happy spirit and zest for life. I still like others feel he is not gone. I like to believe when such wonderful people are taken so young that they are needed for a higher calling not of this earth. Bill will allways be remmembered and very much missed. I send prayers to your family Bill and I know you watch over them.
Miss you
Nicole Keith
July 8, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Bill at Aramark. Times got stressful there but he never let it or anyone get to him. If I was in the least bit stressed, I knew I could go to Bill for a good laugh! Rest in peace Bill!
Kristin Garets
July 1, 2011
Uncle Bill...I love you so much and hope that you are watching over us all, guiding us in the most comical, amusing, loving way....Thanks for being there to help me out with starting my new job, and guiding me in a way that I needed...Love you and always will :)
William, Lisa & Hannah Ferguson
June 30, 2011
What a light Bill was to those around him, he will be missed but not forgotten.
June 30, 2011
My Precious Love
Sometimes I tell myself, that you’re not really gone.
I feel you’re tender touch and no longer feel alone.
I see us walking hand in hand like we use to do.
It’s hard for me to accept.....
That your life on earth is through.
There were so many dreams we had not yet fulfilled,
All The hopes of a future that we were going to build.
All our friends and family have been so very kind,
They try hard to ease my broken heart
And my troubled mind.
But how can my heart be mended,
When it has broken in two?
Part of my heart is still on earth,
The other part left with you.
It is hard to see tomorrow,
When I can’t accept today,
Because the “Love of My Life”
Has been taken away.
I will always miss you, My Love
Time will not erase the pain,
All the raw emotions of losing you,
Words will never explain.
I will cling to the warm feelings
You brought into my life,
Maybe somehow it will ease my confusion
And emotional strife.
Someday we will be rejoined in Heaven up above,
But while I’m still on earth I will cherish
Every memory of our precious love.
Somehow those precious memories
Will have to carry me through,
Until the time comes for us to walk hand in hand
For an eternity...... together.......me and you.
Love You, Debi
In Loving Memory Of My Precious Husband “Bill”
Who Left My Loving Arms, June 9, 2011
Neal Fulk
June 29, 2011
Thank you for your kindness and friendship you are truly missed. you were truly a good friend to me thank you bill.
Sheno Scott
June 29, 2011
Bill was an amazing man who will be greatly missed but his memory will live on in his children and grandchildren who hold him so dear.
My sympathy for your loss but take comfort in knowing he is at peace and was a person I aspire to be like.
Amy Major (Lavery)
June 28, 2011
So sorry for your loss...our hearts are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Bill is a great man who will be missed very much. I'm sure he smiles down upon you everyday. Cherish the good times......in peace....
June 24, 2011
Missing You
No words I write can ever say
How much I miss you every day.
As time goes by, the loneliness grows;
How I miss you, nobody knows!
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name,
But all I have are memories
And photos in a frame.
No one knows my sorrow.
No one sees me weep,
But the love I have for you
Is in my heart to keep.
I've never stopped loving you
I'm sure I never will;
Deep inside my heart,
You are with me still.
Heartaches in this world are many
But mine is worse than any.
My heart still aches as I whispher low,
"I need you and I miss you so."
The things we feel so deeply
Are often the hardest to say,
But I just can't keep quiet any more,
So I'll tell you anyway.
There is a place in my heart
That no one else can fill;
I love you so, Dad,
And I always will.
Melissa
Pilar Spresser
June 23, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Bill a few years ago. He was a great guy and was always in good spirits. He trully cared about those around him and always spoke highly of his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I consider myself lucky for knowing him. Rest in peace.
Steve Sher
June 22, 2011
Dad, all I can say is that we had a great run, but it wasn't nearly long enough. I consider myself a better person for having known you. Thanks for embracing me into the family. I'll always remember going to the playoffs with you. I'll always be thankful for letting me marry your daughter. I'm so thankful the girls had such a great papa to love them. It is very easy to see why you are so loved by your family and by people who knew you. You may not be with us anymore, but the memories will never die. I hope that wherever you are, you have a front row seat so you can always see how much you are so dearly loved and missed.
Melissa Sher
June 22, 2011
Dad,
I love you. You were the best dad I could ask for. I enjoyed all the years working with you, going to the movies or just hanging out. I find my self wanting to pick up the phone and call you. This is so hard. It was too soon. It happened too fast. I want you here. I want you too see your grandchildren grow up. I know it is not the way I want, but I do know you are watching over us. And in your own way, you will see us grow. I will never forget you . I will always have photos of you around. I will talk about you with Dawn, Kelly and Rachel. They will know about their papa. We will show them video and pictures. They may not remember, but they will know you. Thanks for everything you did. Thanks for being at all the big events in my life. I am very lucky to have had you in my life. I am glad I was there with you in the end. I did say everything I needed to say, though at times I feel I didn’t. I have no regrets. But I do miss you so. I miss you very much. I just want my daddy. Oh daddy, I love you so. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you always and forever,
Melissa
Balloons shaped in a heart
June 22, 2011
Bill Morlan's Celebration 6/18/2011
June 22, 2011
My Father
June 22, 2011
Bill Higgins
June 22, 2011
I only knew Bill a short time, while he was the airport manager for "Market Fresh" here in Terminal Two. What was most amazing was that he was always in a good mood. Really? Oh, sure we all had problems in day to day activities, but Bill was always upbeat! He could find humor in most every situation. He always had a story to tell an event to share. He didn't seem to show a care in the world...I kind of envied that! If you had to sum it up, he was 'good people'! My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
June 21, 2011
Dear Debi and Family:
My prayers and thoughts are with you. What you are feeling right now is hard with all the emotions. What I do know is you have my unconditional support and my shoulders to lean on forever.
~Carol Hensell~
Phoenix, Arizona
Sara Rumann
June 20, 2011
Dear Debi and Family,
May you cherish your memories of Bill and always keep him close to your heart. It will be hard to carry on but He will help you find the strength.
Take Care, Sara Rumann
Margo Lund (Clark)
June 18, 2011
Though I never got to spend much time with you as I grew, I will never forget your kind heart and great humor from the early years of my life. May you rest in peace and we will meet again one day Uncle Bill. Love Margo and family
June 18, 2011
Dear Melissa, Steve, Dawn, Kelly, Rachel,
Thinking of you.
Love, Mom and Dad Sher, and Aunt Lisa
Ruth and Wayne Bobo
June 18, 2011
We have known Bill for the past 17 years and he has always been a friend and great neighbor. We will miss him very much.
Candice Perry
June 18, 2011
I have known Bill and the entire Morlan family for what seems a lifetime. Ahhhhhh...the good ol days. When our lives were spent mostly at the baseball diamonds.:) I remember his smile the most. He had a smile that was infectious. He not only smiled with his mouth but his eyes too. He loved his wife and his children very much. My heart goes out to Debbie, Melissa and Michael. May the Lord give you strength and guidance through this tough time.
Much Love,
Hank and Judy Zibell
June 17, 2011
Debbie and Family, We are sorry for your loss. Bill will be missed. So glad our faith tells us we will meet again.
Love to you all,
Hank and Judy Zibell
Dee Vlahos
June 17, 2011
To the entire family, my deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers. May the love you received from him and the memories you each created with him carry you through this difficult time. My prayers and blessings to each of you.
George Binkley
June 17, 2011
Dear Bill, you will always be remembered. Thank you for being a good freind, thankyou for your advice. Your family and you are in my families prayers. The Binkley Family
June 16, 2011
our prayers and thoughts to your family, and you have our sympathy, our thoughts go with Bill to Father.
Tom and Inez Baribeau
Kathy Stout
June 16, 2011
Oh Bill, I will miss you so much my dear friend. You will always be in my thoughts and my heart. I love you. Good bye Bill. Kathy Stout
Toni Means
June 15, 2011
To the Morlan/Sher family, please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of your husband/father/grandfather/brother/son.I pray you find lasting comfort in your memories and Bill's everlasting love for each of you. The impact Bill has had on the many lives he's touched will continue to serve as a testament to his optimistic and loving character and spirit.
Cyndee & Gordon Tillman
June 15, 2011
To my sister, Debi, and the entire Morlan/Sher Family: May the love of all your family and friends comfort you during this time of sadness. Remember that you now have an angel with a great sense of humor watching over all of you. Rest in Peace, Bill.
Trisler Family
June 15, 2011
Bill will be missed by all that knew him. He was such a great person. We are blessed to have known Bill. Your family is our thoughts and prayers.
Kim Fithen
June 15, 2011
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
kathy c. (clark) abbott
June 14, 2011
my earliest memories of bill was when his daughter was still in diapers. his teasing and good humor will be ingrained forever.walk with God.
Vincent Clark
June 14, 2011
Uncle Bill you will be greatly missed.
Valerie Mitchem
June 14, 2011
I met Bill about 7 years ago. He really did always have the best sense of humor and such a big heart. He will be sorely missed. I will not soon forget Bill. Love you Bill, my wonderful friend. Big hugs buddy.
Dawn, Kelly, and Rachel Sher
June 14, 2011
We love and miss you very much Papa!!! We will always think of you and how your mustache used to tickle our faces when we kissed you goodbye. We will think of you all the time and look at all the pictures of you that mommy and daddy took. Thank you for being such a great Papa to us!!! Love Dawn, Kelly, and Rachel xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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