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LILA MORGAN Obituary
LILA KNUDSEN
MORGAN
June 29, 1933 - Oct. 17, 2013
On October 17, 2013 our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother made her journey to meet her lord and savior.
Lila was born on June 29, 1933 in Calexico, CA. The youngest daughter of Lilah and Andrew Knudsen, she was raised in El Centro. She graduated from Central High in 1951. Soon after graduation, Lila began dating Arthur "Art" Morgan. Art and Lila were married on June 20, 1951. Together they built their home and raised five children. Lila worked briefly for the County and the Railroad but ultimately chose to become a stay at home mom. She was a devoted wife and mother who served on the Mc Cabe School Board, taught Sunday school and was active in the Lutheran Women Missionary League. She dedicated countless hours to the El Centro Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, which was nearest to her heart. Those who had the privilege of knowing Lila knew her as sweet, sincere and kind hearted.
Lila is preceded in death by her husband, Art; son, Dennis; daughter, Mila; brothers, Norman and Robert; sister, Marie La Brucherie; parents, Andrew and Lilah Knudsen.
She is survived by three of her children; Mindi (Albert) Callens, Andrew (Karin) Morgan, Alan (Melody) Morgan; son-in-law, John Mattmiller; 12 grandchildren; Maci (Tyler) Mollring, Matt Hoskins, Willis Hoskins, Josh Hoskins, Megan (Brian) Henderson, Marin (Aaron) Tuck, Art (Lauren) Morgan, Krystle (Jason) Grondin, J.J. Mattmiller, J.P. Mattmiller, Alec Morgan and Kayla Morgan; 7 great-grandchildren, Claire Tuck, Cooper Tuck, Abigail Grondin, Elizabeth Grondin, Rosson Mollring, Lila Mollring and Hunter Morgan; numerous nieces and nephews.
Service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Grace Lutheran Church 768 West Holt Avenue, El Centro, CA.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Debi Ryerson Gray
November 1, 2013
My heart is saddened with the news of Lila's passing. For as far back as I can remember in Sunday School and Church she always had a warm and welcoming smile. May your hearts be filled with the happy memories as you go through this difficult time. Know the Angels are rejoicing as she joins them with our Heavenly Father Debi Ryerson Gray
Christine Oczkowski
October 31, 2013
My condolences to the whole Morgan family on the loss of your mother & grandmother. Lila was a special lady that will be remembered fondly by all who knew her. Take comfort that she is in a better place surrounded by those the loved that went before her, her daughter, her son, and her beloved Art. Hope that all the wonderful memories you have of her will help get you thru the difficult days ahead, In my prayers.
Joe Quintero
October 29, 2013
A very kind person who taught us all.Our condolences to all the family.
Tracy Marcum West
October 29, 2013
She was one of the nicest people I had ever met. My heartfelt condolences to the Morgan family.
Barbara Trask Ellis
October 28, 2013
My condolences to the entire Morgan family she was and will always be a great lady.
Gail Hubbard
October 28, 2013
I remember Lila with such fondness. She was one of a special kind, loving and thoughtful. My condolences to the Morgan family.
October 27, 2013
The world has lost a very sweet lady, who is now at home in heaven. Condolences to all the family. Ron & Jenitta Thomas
Butch and Barbara Layaye
October 27, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about Lila. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Morgan immediate and extended families. It was a pleasure getting to know her.
October 27, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Gloria and Myron Fortin
Sandra Gonzales (Felix)
October 27, 2013
Mindi, Maci and the entire Morgan Family. My condolences and prayers on the loss of your mother. She was such a sweet lady. May God give you the strength to get thru this. For she is now watching over you till you meet again.
Shirl & Michael Henderson
October 27, 2013
So sorry for your loss our condolences to the Morgan family!!
Nicki Curtis
October 26, 2013
What a lovely picture of your Mom. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Please know that my thoughts are with all of you.
Paula (Smith) Rice
October 26, 2013
To all of Lila's immediate & extended families, my heartfelt
sympathy. Lila ( and Art) were very loving people who will
always have a special place in my memories.
Lois Ashley
October 26, 2013
Mindy, Alan, Andy and families, I am so sorry to hear of Lila's passing. I have wonderful memories of times spent with your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you, as are Mom's.
Robert Menvielle
October 26, 2013
So sorry to hear of Lila's passing. I have wonderful memories of time spent with Lila, Art and the Morgan family at Calexico Lodge, in the 1960's. My condolences to Mindi, Andy, Alan and the extended Morgan family for your loss.
Martha Alcantr
October 26, 2013
To all of Lilas family members, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Martha Mea Alcantar and family
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