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Morgan Fottrell Obituary

Morgan M. Fottrell Jr., born in San Francisco on August 19, 1922 to Morgan Michael Fottrell and Mignon Emily Semeria, passed away at Vista Cove Rancho Mirage on Friday, March 25, 2011 with his wife, Alvida at his side. He had served in WWII from 1943 to 1946 in the U.S. Navy and The Merchant Marine. A PGA Golf Professional since 1954. Director of golf at the Royal Kaanapali gold course in Maui, Hawaii from 1962 to 1971. On the ground floor in the promotion of resort and international golf in Hawaii. Inducted to the Hawaii Golf Hall of Fame in 1993. A resident of Indian Wells since 1973, served on the Board of Governors of the U.S. National Seniors Open Golf Association for 29 years. As an amateur golfer he attended San Jose State University and was on the team that won the NCAA title at Stanford in 1948. The team was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 1986. Predeceased by his wife, Ann in 1978 and Connie in 1991. Survived by devoted wife, Alvida; son, Morgan Michael Fottrell III (O'Hara) of Hidden Hills, Calif.; stepfather to Eric Bundy of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Pharyl Mesaros of Twin Falls, Idaho and Pamela Alles (Patrick) of La Quinta, Calif. Cherished Papa to Morgan IV, Honour, Taylor, Erin and Claire. No services will be held, a memorial will take place at a later date.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Mar. 30 to Apr. 1, 2011.

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Nancy Dunlop

March 24, 2020

Alvida, May you find comfort in your cheried memories. I pray time has comforted your heart. In my heart I know Morgan and Dick are again golf buddies.

November 9, 2011

To the Fottrell Family,
As a young golf Professional, I had the pleasure of knowing and becoming friends with Morgan and son Michael. It brings some sadness in his passing, but also great joy in knowing him and playing golf with him at Desert Aire, Bermuda Dunes and Indian Wells... All the best...

Nancy Dunlop

April 12, 2011

Alvida you are in our prayers. No one knew him like you. No one loved him like you. But many will miss him dearly.

Richard Dunlop

April 12, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

April 4, 2011

Unfortunately there are very few people of his stature. He had a cerain charm about him that attracted everyone to him on their first encounter with Morgan.

Ted and Sandi Novascone

April 3, 2011

Dear Alvida,
I felt very sad upon learing of Morgan's passing. He was very nice to me while working with him in conjunction with the U.S. National Seniors events and after. I always enjoyed listening to his stories and will miss him. My deepest sympathies for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Bruce McGarvin

April 1, 2011

Dear Alvida,and Michael, it was such a pleasure, knowing, and playing golf with Morgan over the last twenty years.To know him, was an experience I will always treasure.
Our deepest sympathy, to you and your family.
Geoff, and Baiba Binney

Jim & Tekla Ellingsen

April 1, 2011

Our prayers are with all of your family. Morgan was such a special person to us. We met him on the driving range at the Citrus where we spent many fun hours "at the office" He was a kind, thoughtful, true gentleman. We still talk about the special parchment salmon at your home.

March 31, 2011

Dear Alvida and family,
I knew Morgan since 1953. I took lessons from him at Del Rio CC and played many rounds of golf with him and his friends Bob Weeks and Dick Giddings in Palm Desert. Lots of memories. He was great fun and will be missed. My condolences to you and your family.

Gary Olson PGA Life Member

March 31, 2011

Dear Alvida and family,
Morgan was a great friend and fellow professional. We will miss him.

Cliff & Kathy Crandall

Floyd Rhoades

March 30, 2011

Dear Alvida and family,

Our deepest condolences to you on the passing of Morgan. It was our honor to serve Morgan during his time of living at Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage. We were constantly impressed with your dedication to him and as you grieve want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Floyd Rhoades, CEO, Vista Cove Senior Living

March 30, 2011

I met Morgan Fottrell at Del Rio Country Club - my father Jack Ramey played alot of golf and he talked frequently about Mr. Fottrell - I think this was in the 50's or 60's - as a young girl I always thought he was so handsome. My condolences to his family. Jackie Mullen, Palm Springs

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