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Shirley L. Morgan

1928 - 2014

Shirley L. Morgan obituary, 1928-2014, Kenai, AK

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1928

DIED

2014

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Soldotna, Alaska

Shirley Morgan Obituary

Shirley L. Morgan, 85 of Kenai, died Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Central Peninsula Hospital.
Shirley was born to Ansel and Sellie Lingo on Oct. 24, 1928 in Loveland, Colorado.
Shirley moved to Kenai in 1952 and worked at the City of Kenai, Luke's Welding Supply, Morgan Steel, and the Kenai Golf Course. She also received the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Pioneer Award with her husband, Dick.
She will be remembered as someone that always put her family first, being loyal and honest, and with the fiery temper of a red head. She loved reading and crossword puzzles. Words cannot convey how much she will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her son, Don Morgan and her parents.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Richard; sons, Shane and wife, Joy Morgan, Wade and wife, Martha Morgan; daughter-in-law, Carol Morgan, all of Kenai; granddaughters, Julie and husband, Scott Szymaniak of Reno, Nevada, and Nikki Morgan of Ft. Collins, Colorado; grandson, Steve Morgan of Boise, Idaho; great-grandchildren, Christopher Carter of Kenai and Dustin Morgan of Boise, Idaho.
A private, family inurnment will be at Mt. Redoubt with her son, Don.
Condolences may be sent to: PO Box 1101, Kenai, AK 99611.
Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Please sign Shirley's online guestbook at AlaskanFuneral.com.

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Published by Peninsula Clarion on May 21, 2014.

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Valerie Granath Morin

June 15, 2014

So sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. Praying you are comforted by the precious memories you hold in your hearts.

Malena Babcock

May 28, 2014

Richard, Wade and Shane,very sorry for your loss. Shirley was a beautiful fine lady and very loved by many. She will be greatly missed.

May 27, 2014

I am so sad to learn about Mrs. Morgans passing. She and her whole family are such wonderful people. I enjoyed so very much being their waitress at the old Sheifield House in Kenai. They shared so much with me about their travels. Love every minute of it and loved them also. She will be missed so much. Please take care Mr. Morgan. Love, Jo WalkerV

May 26, 2014

I AM SO SADDENED BY THIS LOSS. I LOVED AND ADMIRED HER. AS A TEENAGER GROWING UP IN THIS COMMUNITY SHE WAS EVERYBODY'S EXTRA MOM. ALWAYS HELPFUL,KIND AND I WILL MISS HER HUGS WHICH I STILL GOT EVERYTIME I SAW HER. MUCH LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR THOSE LEFT BEHIND WHO WILL MISS HER ALWAYS SMILING HAPPY PRESENCE. PAT MCCOLLUM/FALKENBERG FAMILY

Judy Queen

May 25, 2014

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was a very dear lady and I shall always remember her sweet spirit.

Ev

May 25, 2014

Deepest sympathy to the family. So sorry you are experiencing this deep pain. The tender mercies of God can sustain you through this sad time and in the days ahead.The passage in Psalm 62 verse 2 assures, "Indeed, he is my rock and salvation, my secure refuge, I will never be greatly shaken."

Keith Struempler

May 23, 2014

My sincere condolences. She was a great lady and will be missed by many. My prayers for all the Morgan family.

Myrna Sands

May 23, 2014

My deepest condolences to the entire Morgan family. May your happy memories of Shirley see you through this very difficult time.

Lonnie and Candy Kalar

May 23, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Shirley was a great lady

Leo and Evelyn Boulette

May 23, 2014

So sorry. Our condolences.

Bob Honea

May 22, 2014

My deepest condolences,and prayers for Dick and the rest of the family. Shirley was a strong and wonderful person and she was able to make you smile and laugh. I know that Dick is heart broken and My prayers are with him. God Speed Shirley!!

Jason Elson

May 22, 2014

Dick, Wade and Shane, I am so sorry for your loss. Shirley was always so kind to me as I was growing up with Wade. I will always fondly remember those football Sundays at your house Wade. My prayers are with all of you.

Kathy Horn

May 22, 2014

I'm so sorry for your family's loss. . Kathy Horn (Laremey's mom)

Walt & Shirley Craycroft

May 22, 2014

Shirley was a wonderful person who will most definitely be missed. We are so sad for your loss. Our prayers are with all of your family.

Bill Starnes

May 22, 2014

What a great lady!

May 22, 2014

My deepest condolences,and prayers for Dick,Wade,Shane,and all family truly a beautiful mother wife and pioneer of the community she will be missed.

Mike Huhndorf

May 21, 2014

My condolences for your loss. Though I didn't know your mother personally, from my interactions with all of you, she and your dad raised one of the nicest families I know. My best always.

Ginger Self(McGrady)

May 21, 2014

I am so sorry about your mother and wife shirley will always be remembered and missed by many

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