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MORNER, James Louis Born August 6, 1919, died in Oxford, Ohio, December 28, 2005 at the age of 86. A professional photographer, including 16 years as a staff photographer at Miami University, Mr. Morner leaves a legacy of valued images from his recordings of life's memorable moments of weddings and sports and cultural events. When he wasn't behind a camera he was singing in either church or barbershop choirs. A third-generation Miami University graduate, Mr. Morner was a Community Affiliate of the Miami U. Recreation Center attending Aqua-Toners class. He was a former member and senior choir director of the Mariemont Community Church in Cincinnati, a former member of the Oxford Presbyterian Church, and a current member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Hamilton. Preceded in death by wife, Earlene Weeks Morner, and daughter, Dianne Tahse, James Louis Morner is survived by children, Shirley Taylor, Carl Morner, Peggy Lyman Hayes, Ellen Groves, and Wendy Alfers; and brother, Dwight Morner, and sister, Janet Coombs. Fourteen grand-children and nine great-grandchildren will miss Grandpa Morner. Both the Visitation, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., and Funeral services, at 11:00 a.m., will be held on Monday, January 2, 2005 at Grace United Methodist Church of Hamilton. Donations may be sent to the Grace United Methodist Church's Building Fund, 1200 Main Street, Hamilton, OH, 45013. The Smith & Ogle Funeral Home of Oxford is serving the family.
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Glenn Blackmore
January 5, 2006
To the Family. Just want you to know that I knew your wonderful parents in the early years of my life. "Miss Weeks", at Liberty School (1941) in the seventh grade, as my home room teacher and orchestra director. "Mr Morner" at Monroe High (1943-44), as my Band director.
I remember when they were married, but not the date.
My condolences to the Family
Diane (Hoppes) Fairchild
January 4, 2006
Wendy, Carl, and family - please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I only knew your parents from their support of the music program at Talawanda, but I know that you are a very close knit family and that this must be a hard time for you. May the Lord bless you and keep you!
Lynette Lintner-Leichman
January 3, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eddie & Christine Sanders
January 3, 2006
We knew Jim as a wonderful father, husband and friend. He and Earlene raised a beautiful family whom we have shared a common bond with for many years. God Rest His Soul
Al and Pat Lipscomb
January 1, 2006
To the Morner Family,
Al and I were so upset to hear of Jim's passing and regret we are unable to be at the services. We are visiting family in Las Vegas but want you to know what a joy Jim was, especially in the choir at Grace. He will be sorely missed.
Janet and Clint Coombs
January 1, 2006
We are very sorry that we could not be with you at this sad time. We just could not make it down. We send our symphaty to all of you.
Wendy Alfers
December 30, 2005
As Jim's daughter, I'd like to share with you that Dad's death was as peaceful and spiritual as anyone could have planned. The staff at McCullough Hyde Hospital, VISTAS (Hospice) and Grace United Methodist Church were fantastic. We thank the communities of Hamilton and Oxford for the wonderful relationships that Dad made with all that he knew. We are blessed for knowing him.
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