Philip Morton Obituary

MORTON

Philip M. MD

Philip M. Morton, MD, 82, died June 30, 2013. Born in Sheffield, PA, reared in Kinzua, PA, schooled in Rochester, NY, he was the first born to Marie Jones Morton and Paul F. Morton.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sally, and children, Lynne (Edwin) Locke, Keith (Alice) Morton, Gayle (David) Holtman, and grandchildren, Philip Morton, Kristina (Chris) Knapp, Brian Morton and Kevin Locke. Also surviving is sister-in-law, Mary Morton of Shrewsbury, NJ; brother, Paul (Sandy) Morton of Ponte Vedra, FL and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Collins (Charlie) of Herkimer, NY, and nieces, Kathy Morton, Dana Morton-Emery, Kellie Collins-Sklarz, and nephews, Paul Morton, Chris Morton and Michael Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lee Morton; nephew, Lee Morton Jr.; step-mother, Helen Morton, and half sister, Ann Morton.

Dr. Morton was a graduate of The University of Toledo and Syracuse Medical School at SUNY. He interned at Indianapolis General Hospital (Wishard) and trained in internal medicine and psychiatry at IU Medical Center. He served with the U.S. Public Health Service and the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, being stationed at McNeil Island Penitentiary.

He had a private practice of psychiatry, was associated with Methodist and Wishard hospitals, and served 38 years on the medical staff at Larue Carter Hospital. He was Associate Professor of Psychiatry at IU Medical Center.

He was a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a 50 year member of the Indianapolis Medical Society and a member of the Indiana Psychiatric Society, where he was President on two occasions.

In his youth he was president of his high school student body and a member of the Rochester All-Scholastic Teams in basketball and football. He attended the University of Toledo on a basketball scholarship and was team captain his senior year. He also played college baseball and was offered a signing bonus to play with the Cleveland Indians.

He was an active parishioner at Trinity Episcopal Church where he sang in the choir and served on the vestry. He played piano and attended many seasons of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. He was founding board chairman of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (Musicians of the Cloister). He coached Little League at the Ransburg Fields and girls tennis at Ritter High School.

Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2013, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 3243 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, 46208. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with music beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Trinity. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Music Program at Trinity Episcopal Church.

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Published by The Blade on Jul. 7, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Philip Morton

10 Entries

Maria

July 17, 2013

I recently learned of Dr. Morton's passing and wanted to express my deepest sympathy for the family. My thoughts & prayers are with Mrs. Morton & the whole family. I met him when I was in college, at IUPUI, many years ago now. I just wanted to let you know how caring, understanding, patient, kind, faith filled & how was able to explain certain tough concepts in ways I could understand. I will always remember him for his compassionate nature, his had such a great ability to help others in any way he could.
Sincerely,
Maria

Liz and Mike Ramos

July 11, 2013

Lynne, you and your family will continue to be in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

July 11, 2013

Lynn, So sorry to hear of your family's loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tara Rembusch

Joe and Dianne Pfennig

July 11, 2013

We send our love and prayers. You have our deepest sympathy.

Lynn Abney

July 8, 2013

Our Prayers and sympathy to the entire Morton Family.
Randall Miller & Associates
Marion, IN

July 7, 2013

Dear Sally and family,
We were so sad to hear of Phil's death. My mother died on July 3 and her funeral is on Friday as well. May Phil be in eternal peace. Love to you all, Jan and Jim Gould

Duane Leatherman

July 7, 2013

Sally, I was so sad to hear about Phil. He was a special person, and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and to your family at this difficult time.

Tuffy Reason

July 7, 2013

Only last week I called Phil and Sally in Indianapolis. The phone was held so Phil could hear the conversation when Sally came to the telephone. Phil and I met when we were basketball players at the University of Toledo. I was a freshman, Phil was a senior and the team captain. We were a close match in size and sometimes guarded one another when coach Jerry Bush held team scrimmages. The late 90's we met again on two occasions when UT held "old timer" games for former Rocket players before the men's games. Phil was so personable, flashed a contagious sense of humor, loved his laugh and quick wit. Sally and Phil were a perfectly matched couple, tall, statuesque, great presence with shared values about life and family. Class guy, a tremendous role model for an l8 year old freshman all those years ago and I am so fortunate our paths crossed again. God bless, Phil, he was a totally unique individual and I will never forget him.

Millicent (Milly) Dederman-Apardian

July 7, 2013

Dear Sally and Family,
Sending prayers and condolences to all of you in the loss of Philip. Remembering you, Sally, from the DeVilbiss High School 1950 Class.
Sincerely, Milly (Dederman) Apardian
Toledo, Ohio

July 7, 2013

DEAR SALLY& FAMILY;
SO SORRY TO LEARN OF YOUR LOSS IN TODAYS TOLEDO BLADE. PHIL CERTAINLY LEFT THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE THAN HE FOUND IT. SO OFTEN WE SEE LONGEVITY BUT ABSENT A QUALITY OF LIFE...THAT CERTAINLY WASN'T THE CASE WITH PHIL. HOPEFULLY THOSE MEMORIES WILL SUSTAIN AND COMFORT YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

NINDE&CAROLE LAWSON

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