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Ophelia Morrison Obituary
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., Clear Lake, with the Rev. John R. Tilp officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday with a scriptural wake at 6:30 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and continue one hour before the service on Tuesday at the church.
Babe was born July 14, 1937, in Elizabeth, N.J., the daughter of Fredrick and Helen E. (Sibla) Fibiger. She graduated from Columbia Heights High School, Columbia Heights, Minn.
She worked at Donaldson's Department Store in Minnesota. Babe married James K. Morrison June 4, 1955, in New Brighton, Minn. They lived in Minneapolis, later Columbus, Neb., Lawrence, Kan., Claycomo, Mo., Minneapolis, Minn., and in 1984 moved to Clear Lake.
While living in Minneapolis she was an aide on the bus for handicaped children. She worked at Wee Care Day Care in Clear Lake.
Babe enjoyed flowers, gardening, yard work, traveling, listening to country music, antiques and especially spending time with her grandkids.
She is survived by her husband, James K. Morrison, Clear Lake; six children, Steven M. (Kelly) Morrison, Fridley, Minn., James J. (Deb) Morrison, Andover, Minn., William A. (Jill) Morrison, Clear Lake, Patti A. (Chuck) Carbaugh, Jefferson, Md., Kris A. (Steve) Lyman, Clear Lake, and David D. Morrison, Charles City; 17 grandchildren, Lynne Salmeri, Jennifer Morris, Shannon Morrison, Danielle Gochenour, Cassie Morrison, Tara Morrison, Erica Morrison, Andrea, Morrison, Jamie Morrison, Niki Bennett, Amanda Timmer, Daniel Timmer, LeAnne Carbaugh, Emily Logan, Luke Logan, James Lyman and Ellasue Lyman; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley (Joe) Hauger, Nashville, Tenn.; and her dog, Raja.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Arthur Fibiger; and step-father, Kenneth Kinstler.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ophelia Morrison
Jennifer Morris
January 2, 2011
Grandma I miss you and think of you often, I wish you were still here. I could not even watch Survivor last season because that was one of our shows...sorry I don't call grandpa as oten as we used to talk, he misses you so much and I still can't make it through a call without crying...love u always!!!
Jennifer Morris
April 6, 2010
Here I am again thinking about you, gosh I miss talking to you. We would talk so often and so much has happened I want to share with you. I miss you Grandma and hope you are looking down with a smile on your face.
February 18, 2010
You were a wonderful Aunt and even a better friend. I miss you Aunt Babe. My thoughts and heartfelt sympathy for Uncle Jim and the rest of the family. Love you Aunt Babe rest in peace.
Uncle Jim and Aunt Babe in 2003
February 17, 2010
K. Levesque
February 17, 2010
I'm so sorry for the loss Uncle Jim and his family are experiencing. Babe's dedication to her family was truly admirable. The memory of my Mom sitting with Babe, having a smoke and cup of coffee, laughing and talking will always be a fond memory. "When someone becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure".
Jennifer Morris
February 16, 2010
Grandma I am sitting at work and you came rushing through my mind ~ I just wanted to say I love you! I can only hope one day I can be as great of a person/grandparent as you are. Death is the end of a life not a relationship; I will forever cherish that special bond we shared. I love you today, tomorrow and always.
Emily Logan
February 15, 2010
Grandma- I'll never forget spending so many nights at your house (and eating french toast sticks in the morning!), coming over when i was sick, holiday dinners, singing "the day the music died," watching franklin & bullriding, going to KFC, and so many of the other memories I've been lucky enough to share with you. You were always there to listen and help whoever needed it and I will never live one day without missing you and your many phone calls you gave our house :) You have left such an amazing impression on everyone that knew you. I love you!
Kris Lyman
February 15, 2010
My mother, my friend. Words can not say how much I will miss you. I LOVE YOU!!
Steve Heim
February 14, 2010
The Morrison Family (my 2nd family)
I am so grateful to have been apart of this family for the past 34 yrs.They took me in as a total stranger in 1976,and treated me just as their own son,brother,and friend.Babe was my mother in so many ways,she was there for me when I had surgery,she made our lunches for work,and she was a trmendous wife to Jim,and I will never forget her.But through this time of grief,I would like to recommend to the family and friends and anyone who knew Babe lets Celebrate her life,and remember all the good times and the joy she brought to many. The laughter, her smiles,she was an inspiration to all of us.I was a very lucky young man,that tripped across this family by accident,and over the years have always stayed in contact with my family. Babe and I would talk at least a couple times a month.I may not see her or talk to her here on Earth,but I know that she is in good hands with our Creator,and someday we shall meet again. Babe (Mom) I Love You
Jennifer Morris
February 14, 2010
Not only my Grandma but I would say my best friend. When Cal was diagnosed with cancer you were the first call I made, when we joined a new member to the family you were the first call I made, through tears of happiness and sadness you were always the first call I made. Every special occasion, every tear I have shed over the years you were always the first to come to my mind. I am thankful I had you in my life for 33 years, although it was cut short my love for you will never die. I will never have a thought of I wish I would have called more, we talked 2-3 times a week which I now cherish more than ever. Grandma you were an amazing woman, mother, grandma, great-grandma and friend and you have left a huge void in my life. I miss you terribly but this is just goodbye for now and not forever. I love you.
Michelle McLaughlin
February 14, 2010
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Morrison Family. Our daughter attended Wee Care Day Care when Babe was employed thre. All we can say is: Babe, you were a class act!!! A wonderful wonderful lady!! Thank you for sharing your life with us. God Bless the Morrison family.
The McLaughlin's
Steve Lyman
February 14, 2010
I tip my pepsi to a great Mother-in-law, you were a great grandmother as well to our four children. We will miss you dearly and thankyou eternally for all of the love and happiness you endelved into our family, and yes we will all be here for Jim just as you would have hoped for. God Bless you Babe/gramma
Sharon Albers
February 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Babe's family. There was never a time when I ran into her that she didn't give a smile and a "hi -- how are you". I will miss that.
Erica Morrison
February 14, 2010
Grandma you were always the best at keeping us grandkids entertained as we have been reminded by shannon this week with the pictures you always had us color for you in your kitchen that was decorated with cows all over. and the best chex mix anyone could ask for. surely will be missed as an anual christmas present the family looked forward to. i love you grandma
Barb Baker
February 14, 2010
Babe, the woman I will always remember for saying she was too young to be a Grandmother... A smile that was contagious and laughter that you had to laugh with. Thanks for the memories Babe....
Andrea Morrison
February 14, 2010
I love you Grandma!!! You will be missed but NEVER forgotten!!!
Cheryl Grussing
February 13, 2010
She taught Jen and Lynne that love is eternal. She is God's Angel now. She will be welcoming everyone to their eternal home, with a big smile on her face.
Lynne Salmeri
February 13, 2010
Grandma, I love and miss you so much. I can't believe that I can't pick up the phone and call. You were always the one to help me when things like this happened, what to say do or do, and to make me feel better. I'm lost. I lost my grandma, my friend. You'll be with me ALWAYS!! I LOVE YOU!!
February 13, 2010
Dear Jim and Family, We are at our home in Phoenix and just got the news of Babe's passing. Please accept our condolences. I just loved her ...she kept me grounded when I was upset with some of the grandmas at the Meadows. The love you shared focusing on Bingo night was admired by many. When I recieved word about our little grandson was going to be born severely disabled and blind she was a source of great compassion as she explained that this grandson is a gift from God and we will learn and be blessed as she was with her special needs son. I will miss her infectious smile and her ornery tricks she like to play on me. God bless you and your family as you mourn your loss of your beloved Babe. Roberta Schlichting , a past cook at the Meadows
Carol Nuehring
February 13, 2010
Babe is trule one of the nicest ladies I have ever met. Her kind words and warm smile made this world a much better place. She was a gift from God when the Nuehring family needed one and I will always love her. May your family find peace in her passing. For you are a better person for having known her and so am I. Gods many blessing to you at this sad time.
Sherri Ruby
February 13, 2010
Babe always had a smile on her face whenever I saw her, she offered up good advice when I needed it, and she made the best chex mix I have ever eaten!
She will be missed by many. May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead.
February 13, 2010
Jim:: Sharon and I are so saddened at the news of "Babes" passsing we are still in South Texas so will see you in the spring. Take care my friend.
Al and Sharon Petersen send
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