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for Myra Morgan
Joy Hearn
June 3, 2005
Dennis,
My condolences to you and all of
your family, you all are in my
thoughts and prayers!
Joy Luzier Hearn
Bob Lytle
May 19, 2005
Dear Dennis:
My Mom sent me the great article about your Mom, I received it yesterday. She really did so much for the art community. Having the Morgans as a part of my childhood and early adulthood was a unique priviledge. Your Mother was always very nice and polite to me when I would visit. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Bob, Susie, Danny, and Brett.
Cary Esser
May 19, 2005
For KCAI students in the 1970s, the Morgan Gallery was a major destination for contemporary art. I remember seeing all kinds of works there. Myra and Jim showed student works and emerging artists as well as nationally prominent artists. I felt welcome there. The atmosphere was relaxed yet also very serious - serious about the experience of being with and looking at contemporary art.
Myra’s passion for art was evident when I returned to Kansas City in the 1990s. Thanks to her and others like her from the early days, Kansas City’s enthusiasm for art has evolved into a multifaceted, vital, and diverse arts community. Myra’s continued work at the Morgan Gallery, and more recently, the numerous exhibitions she curated at the Belger Arts Center, are a testament to her sustained desire, for over three decades, to support working artists and to bring the experience of their imaginations to the citizens of Kansas City.
When I was in Kansas City in spring 1996 to interview for my job at KCAI, I was eating with Victor Babu and Warren Rosser at The Classic Cup in Westport. Myra was having a meal there as well and she stopped by the table to tell me that I would be offered the job - she said she “just knew it”!
Sure enough four years later, when NCECA decided to come to Kansas City for their 2002 conference, Myra was one of the first to say “let me help you”. Working with Myra to plan the New Territory exhibit was a wonderful experience. Her support and expertise in helping plan this show was a gift for me. I feel really lucky that I got to know her so well during this time period. And I feel equally lucky that Myra called Mo last fall to come work at the Belger. She knew just what she was doing, didn’t she? I heard great stories every evening this year from Mo about Myra’s latest projects and views on the world. She meant a whole lot to him.
It’s hard to say goodbye. But I have the most wonderful memories, and one of the last times I saw Myra was when she arrived at the Morgan gallery’s first opening at Tracy this spring. Myra wore a red silk jacket as she made a grand entrance from the elevator on a Belger cart, sitting on a spit polished aluminum step ladder! What a vision, what a visionary!
Dick, Dennis, Dink, and Missy - my thoughts are with you. Your partner and mother, was a very grand person. I was lucky to know her.
Cary Esser
Kansas City
Suzie Duncan
May 18, 2005
Myra Morgan was one in a million! Girls weekend at the lake will never be the same without her...
Walk with Pride Dennis, that Myra is your Mother and an inspiration to all. Thinking of you all during these days...Suzie Duncan & D2
Sam Mosely
May 15, 2005
The Morgan Family,
My husband at the time and I lived in Prairie Village from 1967 to 1972 and knew your parents very well. As a matter of fact we really enjoyed your Fathers' light paintings. My ex worked with your Father at TWA and we were sorry when we lost him as well. You are left with a legacy left by your Mother and I am sure you will continue in her foot steps Dennis.
God bless and keep you all.
Bev and Chuck Larson
May 14, 2005
We were the "neighbors on the corner" for many years and the Birds before that. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Mark and Vicki Luzier Stewart
May 13, 2005
Dennis,
Our condolences to you and your family. Vicki and I remember grilling steak's out on your parent's patio. We loved touring the Morgan home since there were so many great contemporary art objects to view. My Dad who at the time owned the L'omega Gallery thought your folk's had some of the most unique offering he had ever seen.
Robb Arnold
May 13, 2005
Dennis, Denise, Dink and extended family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have some wonderful memories of the Morgan Circle and your mother. She was a very kind and generous lady. You should all be very proud of her accomplishments. My family's thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Rufus Mosely
May 13, 2005
Myra's husband Jim, & I started with TWA the same day, Aug. 10, 1964. We were close friends for many years, the kids were all young then. My condolences & best wishes to all the family.
Dona Stephenson
May 13, 2005
Dennis and Nance,
My condolences to you and the family. Your mom truly left her legacy behind. May God continue to shine his holy spirit upon you all.
Mo Dickens
May 13, 2005
Tell everybody up there I said hello, Myra. We miss you down here. Love, Mo
Mr. & Mrs. Alton K. Dickens
May 13, 2005
Myra was held in high esteem by our son, Morris. We feel his pain in her loss and wish to express our deepest sympathy to all her family and friends.
brian janes
May 12, 2005
Myra was a blessing in my life. She could be tough as nails but at the same time compasionate and loving. I hope that some day I can share some of the hope and kindness that she gave to me. She would always tell me when I was going through a difficult time in life, "It will get better, one day at a time." I am just grateful to have had the priviledge of her friendship. We will all miss her.
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