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DANIEL HIBBS MORROW Ph.D.
DANIEL HIBBS MORROW Ph.D.
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DANIEL MORROW Obituary
On Monday, May 21, 2018. Beloved brother of Ellen Haynes and David Morrow; son of the late Gilbert and Ruth (Hibbs) Morrow; also survived by former spouse, Mary Kay Morrow. Dr. Daniel Hibbs Morrow served as a program evaluator and grants manager, with a specialization in education, analyzing assessment data to inform classroom instruction. He was deeply committed to improving educational standards and was an advocate for social justice. He co-founded and served as Executive Director for HEArt - Human Equity through Art - the nation's premiere journal of art and literature dedicated to fighting discrimination and promoting social justice, from 1996-2002. He served as the journal's online Fiction Editor from 2013-2016. Mr. Morrow was a collector of art and literature and a passionate gardener. He was a profoundly sensitive and intelligent writer, with a signature voice and legacy. A memorial service will be held later in the summer to celebrate Daniel's unique and unflinching contributions to the world, his work and his belief in art as a vehicle for social change. If you would like to be notified of the memorial service, please forward your name and email address to [email protected] Arrangements by McCABE BROS., INC.
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Robert Faux
May 21, 2024
Six years. I can´t believe it. How we need your wit and compassion, my friend. I miss you madly, still and always.
February 23, 2020
I just recently found out about Dan's death. He was a yearly visitor when he came to North Canton, OH, for his fraternity Christmas get-together. And we visited Pittsburgh to see him every now and then. My husband, Ken Pakenham, knew Dan from the good old days at Pitt, when both were in graduate school -- at least I think Dan was. I know Ken was. I've heard from Martha and Steve about the legendary parties.
When Ken was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2012, Dan and I corresponded periodically about how Ken was doing. After not seeing Dan for a couple of years, I decided to take Ken to Pittsburgh for what would probably be his last visit. (And indeed it was.) Four days later, he entered the hospital for evaluation and his disease had progressed to the point where it was not safe for either of us for him to remain at home. In December of 2017, Dan drove to Akron for his fraternity reunion and visited Ken at his memory facility. Ken was able to enjoy the visit and hold Dan's hand and talk a bit.
When Dan said goodbye, he told me that it would probably be the last time he would visit Ken, and I just assumed he meant that it was just too hard to see his old friend under the circumstances. We communicated a few times, then I got wrapped up in caring for Ken. When he passed away Dec. 29, 2019, and I was notifying people, I was unable to reach Dan, either by text or email. My daughters looked at each other and got busy on their mobile phones. They found Dan's obituary and I found my grief doubled.
I don't know any of Dan's relatives' addresses. If anyone reads this at this late stage, please pass my condolences on to Mary Kay and Dan's family. He was a beautiful and kind man, and I am grateful to have known him. I can just picture the two of these fine men together, discussing the state of the universe. May they both rest in peace.
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Jeffrey Tiberi
June 2, 2019
Hey, Danny. I just returned to Montana from my mothers memorial service. I couldnt help but think of you and how you two got along quite swimmingly. Two big losses for many people.
Ive had several opportunities to wear your ties and sport coats when I had to look smart. You were dapper and I felt good in your choices. Missing you, BIL.
Magi Berger
February 11, 2019
My mentor, my friend. You Dan Morrow are an amazing human being. I will try my best to move forward with your spirit. You made a mark on my life that I will always cherish. Please rest peacefully.
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Steve Lieber
September 21, 2018
Danny was my Fraternity Brother, actually Pledge Brother, I was lucky to meet him in January, 1969. We pledged Sigma Phi Epsilon together. We went active that Spring and we stayed as Brothers until his passing this spring. We had many good times over the years and a group of us also gathered over the last 20 year's at Holiday time and Danny was part of that . We miss him. RIP Brother Danny. Liebs
Robert Faux
July 20, 2018
You will never know what you meant to me. You will never know what your friendship meant to me. Oh, and how I loved your style, man.
You were one of the first people to befriend me when I showed up in Pittsburgh.
My heart is aching.
Patti Tiberi
June 2, 2018
A sweet and caring soul. I will miss you, Danny!
His inimitable, contagious smile lingers with us
Paula Calabrese
May 29, 2018
Paula Calabrese
May 29, 2018
To live in the hearts of those left behind is not to die. Dan, you'll always be in my heart. Peace and blessings to you, your friends and family.
Jeffrey Tiberi
May 29, 2018
Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.
The summer's gone, and all the roses falling,
It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.
Daniel Hibbs Morrow.
It was in the mid 1960's when I met Danny. He was a couple of years older than me, a big deal when you're 14 or 15 years old. Those are about the ages you're unconsciously looking for role models. Danny was, as Sammy Davis Junior would say, a cool cat! He lived close to us, high on a hill, his house looking over the hills and valleys of my home town, Butler, Pennsylvania. His father was a car dealer, making Danny automatically eligible for owning a car at an early age. And it was a super car! A fancy Pontiac! A GTO! It was parked outside of my parents house quite often, making it a conversation piece among my friends, almost on a daily basis.
Danny was quick to smile, charming, sincere, and witty. When he came to see my sister, I wanted to see him. He was fun to be around. He lived in a somewhat different world than me, and I was interested in knowing more. My sister tells the story of, of all things, drinking tea with Danny's family. We came from a lower middle class family, where teabags were squeezed gingerly between two fingers as they left the cup, regardless of the hotness of the water. One would not want to waste any part of the tea, especially the rich, dark liquid that resulted from this technique. Danny's family watched my sister employ her tea time skills, not participating in a like manner, and very politely not commenting. But my sister was observant, and saw them looking at her. Looking back, it was kind of a Seinfeld moment in their relationship. The tea incident was one of the building blocks of what I saw as one of the great love stories of my young life, or as much as a boy of 15 knows about love. Those two were just made for each other. I was happy that he'd be my brother-in-law.
I became scarce in Butler after high school, heading out to make my way. I mostly got to see Danny over the years in holiday gatherings, filled with dozens of aunties and uncles, cousins and grandparents, friends and neighbors. Danny was at his best on these occasions. He knew all the family squabbles, jealousies, faults, and joys. His observation skills and keen wit produced many hilarious comments and laughing times.
For obvious reasons, every time I heard Frederick Edward Weatherly's words, most recently being on the stage at the Virginia City Opera House, I thought of Danny Morrow. When he left our family after two decades, there was a pretty big gap. I wished it didn't happen, but it did.
I didn't get to see much of Danny in recent years. He followed another road, away from the good times we had had. Years and 2,000 miles also played major roles, separating us even more. But I always thought of him as a friend. I almost always looked up to him for many things. I guess I should have told him that. His quiet demeanor, humorous observations about life, and wry smile will remain in my memory. He was a good soul, and I was lucky to have known him. May he rest in peace.
Jeffrey Tiberi
Sandy Miller
May 29, 2018
The world is a poorer place without your wit, your compassion, your good heart, your unwavering ethics. I will miss you, dear old friend.
May 28, 2018
So lucky to have collaborated with Dan on several projects in Wilkinsburg SD. Sorry to learn of his passing. He certainly left the world a better place.
Deborah Sagan
Matt Wrbican
May 28, 2018
Dear sweet Danny! You lifted my spirit when life was very hard. I will always regret being unable to return that love in adequate measure, to help you to overcome the challenges you faced.
Andrena Zawinski
May 28, 2018
Dan and I were office partners at the University of Pittsburgh many years ago. I will always cherish his support then for my feminist activism and later for my work in poetry.
Stanley Herman
May 28, 2018
My life was enriched by your wit and your wisdom.
Goodbye, my friend.
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