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Perry MORTON

1938 - 2019

BORN

1938

DIED

2019

Perry MORTON Obituary

MORTON, Perry Former longtime Spokane resident, Perry Morton, passed away on February 13th surrounded by family members and loved ones. He was born May 22,1938 in Lewistown, MT. His family moved to Spokane in 1943. He attended Alcott Elementary, Libby Junior High and Lewis and Clark H.S. He was a natural athlete, especially excelling in football and basketball. He played football for Whitworth College and earned his Masters degree there. He was a longtime educator and coach at Rogers HS. He leaves behind his wife, Elizabeth Morton, his three sons, Scott, Kelly and Tim, from his previous marriage to Virginia Davis, née O'Hara, and his step daughter, Corie Hede. He was also a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Perry is also survived by his sisters Eldora Simmons, Caryle Red and Rita Mayo. He is fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews who will miss their Uncle Perry. Celebration service, officiated by Percy Happy Watkins, is scheduled for May 18th at the Eagles Aerie #2, 6410 N. Lidgerwood Street.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Mar. 3, 2019.

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Jerry Shaw

March 7, 2022

I was younger than Perry, but he was always patient with me, especially when he taught me how to tell time, he also helped us with sports.

Georgia Miller

March 14, 2019

RIP Perry Morton. Rogers was a unique place when you were there. The world won't be the same without you.

Keith Emert

March 4, 2019

I remember Mr. Morton with great fondness having had him as a teacher when I was a senior at Rogers HS in 1979. I remember him announcing that any student that was registered to vote was allowed to skip class on voting day. I was one of only two students in class that day that was able to show his/her voter registration card. He was a great teacher and I have shared this story with my kids over the years. Rest in peace Mr. Morton!

Keith - Class of 79 Rogers High

March 4, 2019

LIZ AND eLDORA WE WERE SO SADDEN TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF Perry. Our deepest sympathy is with you.

Vern and Ellen Kiehn
Yuma, Arizona

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