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Kenneth Brooks Morgan

Kenneth Morgan Obituary

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

KENNETH BROOKS MORGAN Passed away on August 1, 2004, after a long courageous battle with pancreatic and lung cancer. He was 77 years old. Born on May 10, 1927 in Blackpool, England, Kenn immigrated to Canada in 1946 at the age of 19, where he resided for five years before moving to the United States. He married the former Shirley Nagele on October 7, 1953 at St. Mary of the Snow in Saugerties, New York. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1953 at age 26, and served for 20 years. He retired from the USAF in 1973 and moved to Palm Beach County, Florida in 1974, where he was employed at Pratt & Whitney as a graphic artist for 18 years. Kenn retired from P&W in 1992. Kenneth and Shirley Morgan celebrated fifty years of marriage at a party given by their children on October 11, 2003. The event was held at the 303rd Bomb Group Restaurant, West Palm Beach, Florida, and included over 60 guests of family and friends. Kenn is preceded in death by his mother, Olive Brooks Whitham, his father, Joseph Morgan, and his stepfather, James Whitham. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley Nagele Morgan; his six children and their spouses: Sheri Morgan, KIm Biganski (Frank), Kevin Morgan (Laura), Theresa Zaino (Danny), Shirley-Anne Reul (Eric), and Kenneth Glenn Morgan; seven grandchildren: Erica McKenna (Troy), Sean Whatley, Lynae Whatley, Tony Zaino, Joseph Zaino, Dominique Zaino, and Sydney-Morgan Biganski; and one great granddaughter, Alyssa McKenna. Kenn was a devoted husband and father, and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Family and friends may attend Kenn's Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Hobe Sound, Florida at 10 A.M. on Thursday, August 5th. Internment will be at Riverside Memorial Park on South East County Line Road in Tequesta immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Martin County at the Mayes Center of Hope, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997: in memory of Kenneth Morgan in appreciation for the loving and excellent care he received. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home & Crematory, Stuart, FL.

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Aug. 3, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Morgan

45 Entries

Shirley Morgan

September 1, 2004

It is one month Darling

since you passed away

I miss you so much and cry

every day.

I cry at night and in the morn

It is awful feeling so forlorn.

My life without you

doesn't seem real

those who have been through it

know just how I feel.

I always thought we'd grow old

hand in hand

Life is as uncertain

as shifting sand.

To all of you I can only say

love and cherish each other

every day.

I miss you Darling

I always will

till the day I die

I will love you still.

Your loving wife, Shirley

Frank Biganski

August 31, 2004

The Morgans were very blessed to have such a warm and honest father as Kenn, and I was honored to have him as my father-in-law. My father died the day after I turned 1-year old, so I assumed that I would never have to endure the pain of losing a father. I was wrong.

Kenn's passing had an emotional toll on me that I can only describe as personal. If I was to know what it felt like to loose a father, I felt that pain that dreadful Sunday morning and I continue to feel that pain to this day. I will deeply miss Kenn, and I will miss his huge presence.

But I am blessed that he and Shirley gave life to a wonderful woman, Kim, my wife of 10 years. And my thoughts are warmed to know that Kenn will continue to live on in our daughter, Sydney, and in the rest of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Kenn, I love you and I look forward to receiving my “thump-on-the-head” when I get to the other side.

Love,

Nicki McKenna

August 18, 2004

Our sincerest sympathies are sent to the entire Morgan family . We understand your loss and send our heartfelt condolences to all of you. Love and prayers,

Ed, Nicki and family

Andre Everett

August 18, 2004

Dear KimDear Kim, through our many conversations over the many years it was clear to me your love and respect for you father. How blessed you must feel to have had such a man in your life, and you got to call him dad. Much love Andre

Debbie Belew (Prudhome)

August 16, 2004

Dearest Kim, Kevin, and Sheri,

I was so sorry to hear about your father. May God continue to comfort each of you and your entire family for your loss. May He keep His arms wrapped around you until you can stand on your own. I pray that God will remind you of the unquestioned love of your father. A love that grew a strong family and a love that has created lasting memories for each and every one of you. Memories will come out of heaven, enjoy them and share them with each other and the little ones so they will also know this wonderful man you called Dad.

Cathy Montiel (Davis)

August 13, 2004

Dear Kim, Sheri and the rest of the Morgan Family,

My prayers are with you as you travel through this pain. I know you will find that your memories are gems that warm your soul when you are sad. I wish I knew your Dad. In a way I feel like I did because I know part of his family and I know he shines through them and always will. God bless all of you and hold you up. Your Dad is finally at peace. (Maybe he's meeting up with my Dad and they are laughing about the trouble their kids got into while living in Alconbury!)

Love, Cathy

Kathleen Clark

August 13, 2004

Loving thoughts to Kim, Sheri and all the Morgans at this difficult time.

Kim Morgan-Biganski

August 13, 2004

Dad, you were the bravest, most honest man I ever knew. You were truly a man of integrity and one of the greatest influences on my life. I will never forget our talks and the life you gave us growing up. I am glad Sydney got to know you. Frank, Sydney and I will never forget you. Please watch over us and send us a message from the other side! I love you ~ Kimmie

Sarah Lundquist

August 9, 2004

A Thank you...

Mr. Morgan, I thank you for blessing a world with a true family... a family that loves to the very end, no matter what. And most of all I thank you for blessing us with your lovely SAM. I am lucky to call her my friend. So again, thank you. I know you will look over your family from heaven as you did on earth.

Meghan Trice

August 6, 2004

Glen and Shirley,

Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Chris Draeger

August 5, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Larry Beatty

August 5, 2004

Peace Be with you and yours in this time of transition. Remember; absent from the body present with the Lord.

Tricia Stewart

August 5, 2004

Shirley-Anne and family,

We wish you strength through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim & Tom Brett

August 5, 2004

Shirley and Family:

Our prayers are with you. The grief does lessen with time and are filled with the wonderful memories. This is God's grace shining on you.

Paula Russo

August 4, 2004

My sympathy and understanding with the painfull experience of supporting a loved one through the final days of leaving this earth. May Kenn's soul rest in peace and all of you, his family, be at peace knowing Kenn's love and God's love are always with you.

Paula

Stefanie Anding

August 4, 2004

Kenneth Glenn,

My prayers are with you and your family. May you find strength in your memories of your dad and share his legacy with those around you.

Jean (Woods) Hernandez

August 4, 2004

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Morgan family at this difficult time. Even though we believe we are prepared for the loss, we never are. Thank you for the memories of our time in England together -- what a beautiful family you are.

Love ~ Jean

Beau Spurlock

August 4, 2004

Shirley, Eric & Family,

Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. May memories of the good times and your love for each other be a source of strength and comfort for you all. Susan and I have you in our prayers.

Love,

Susan & Beau

JEREMY WOOD

August 4, 2004

I have nothing but good memories of you and your family during your stay in Alconbury Weston in the early 1970's. I'm sure you will be sadly missed!

Keith Callahan

August 4, 2004

To Shirley, Sheri, Kevin, Kim, Theresa, Shirley Ann (Sam), and Kenneth Glenn:

My deepest condolences for you and your extended families. I have such loving thoughts of Ken and my times with you and your family are some of my very most cherished. I know Ken will rest in peace and watch over you and your extended families for all time. My thoughts are with each and every one of you.

Gloria Keeney

August 4, 2004

Kenn, you had a way of commanding an audience but doing so in the most gentle manner. Just looking at your children speaks of the love you gave freely. I pray now for your family and all those that knew you and loved you especially Shirley. May they remember the Peace that you now have. Please put in a good word for us with Jesus and Mary, will you? May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in Peace. Amen

Dana Cimino

August 4, 2004

Shirley and Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris and Joan WRIGHT

August 4, 2004

Dear Shirley and family. I can empathise with your loss pain and suffering. I wish I had known Ken a lot longer but in the time that I have been with Joan and had the contact with your family which I have I feel as if your closeness and friendship has been forever. What coincidence that Ken had the same birthdate (albeit four years difference) as my beloved mother. Is it in the stars? Chris x x x

It is said time heals a broken heart. Your memories of Ken and the love you had and still have for him does not make the healing process any easier but while you have those thoughts and love then he will live forever. It was a privelege and honour to have known him from the time you had in Westleton, England; a good many years ago. God bless you Shirley and your entire family. Joan x x x

Norah Franchetti

August 4, 2004

To Shirley and family

Over the past months while your Dad was sick I am sure he had great appreciation for all the care and love you gave to him. I never knew your Dad but based on everything you shared about him he sounds like he was a very special man.

Thinking about you at this very sad time and many prayers are with you and your family.

Norah

Theresa, Danny and kids Zaino

August 3, 2004

Dad(Grandad),

We miss you deeply and our love for you will always be in our hearts. Please watch over us and help guide us in our daily lives. We know that your soul has found peace and happiness with God in heaven which you greatly deserve. We love you!

Danny, Theresa, Tony, Joey, and Dominique XXXXX00000

Janice Poirier

August 3, 2004

To: Shirley and all your family

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord continue to Bless you and keep you strong.

Tim & Deb Gallagher

August 3, 2004

We only met a few times but we came away with the lasting impression of a man who loved and was loved. Our deepest sympathy.

Annabel

August 3, 2004

My special godfather

I will miss you and love you always

Loretta and Tom Beaumont

August 3, 2004

We are thinking of you and praying for all your family at this difficult time. May all your fond memories of Ken sustain you.

Heather Hallenbeck

August 3, 2004

Kenneth Glenn,

I am so sorry to hear about your father.

Getting to you know you over the past few months I have learned what a wonderful, thoughtful and compassionate person you are...I am sure the person you are is a reflection of the person your father was...

I am certain he is at peace.

Take care of yourself and your family.

Julian Peters, OSB

August 3, 2004

Know that the Monks at Saint Meinrad are keeping you all in prayer.

Kenneth Glenn Morgan

August 3, 2004

Dad, You will always be the man I try to be -- a man of honesty, strength, and kindness.

Love,

Kenneth Glenn

Mark Horne

August 3, 2004

I was blessed to have met this man. You will all pull strength out of your memories, and love. God bless you.

Vicki Bloeser

August 3, 2004

In memory of my "other" Dad. In this lifetime we are lucky to have one wonderful father...I have known and loved two of them. I will miss your sense of humor and your special way of telling stories. Morgan family, you are in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Vicki

Sheri Morgan

August 3, 2004

Hi Dad, I miss you already. Thank you for your love, courage and bravery. May you be at peace, and may God bless you always. Please continue to do your job and watch over all of us from where you are because we still need you. Love always, Sheri xx/oo

Christopher and Celeste Roussos

August 3, 2004

We will always treasure the memories of our time together. Our love and prayers are with you.

Michael & Donna Cobb

August 3, 2004

Shirley and Family,

God Bless you in your time of sorrow

Kevin Morgan

August 3, 2004

To my Dad, my freind, my hero. I love you and I will miss you. But you will always be a part of me. Thank you. Love, Kevin

Margaret Hartmann

August 3, 2004

You are in my thoughts and prayers as Mr. Morgan has entered into the house of God.

Shirley and Eric Reul

August 3, 2004

Dad, we love you and miss you and you will forever be in our hearts. May you now rest in peace. Love you, Sam and Eric xxx/ooo

We love you dad and you are forever in our hearts.

August 3, 2004

Dale Dan

August 3, 2004

In deep thought and prayer with Shirley and family. May your loved one rest in peace and may each of you find comfort in the years you were able to spend with him.

Gracefully release him out of his pain in return for all he gave to you.

Please know that you are not alone - MANY are thinking of you.

Dale