A Memorial Service celebrating Susan F. Morris, 76, Lawrence, will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1101 Vermont, in Lawrence, with reception to follow at Merchant on Massachusetts Street. She died Thursday, October 8, 2015, at her home.
Susan was born July 26, 1939, and grew up with her older brother Robert in Leawood, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Helen Gibbs Nelson. She was proud to receive her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Kansas and was a working Registered Nurse most of her adult life, continuing after retirement to provide volunteer service at Healthcare Access in Lawrence until her unexpected passing.
Susan married the love of her life, Galen Z. Morris, in 1962 and together they made a wonderful life, making a home and raising a family in Salina, Kansas, until Galen’s death in August of 1991. After moving to Lawrence in 1993, Susan embraced a new life making great friends, nursing at Brandon Woods in Lawrence and Alterra Sterling House in Topeka, Kansas, doing volunteer work and traveling around the world with friends and family. She is survived by her two best friends, sons Fred N. Morris of Stuyvesant, New York and Jeff D. Morris, of Kansas City, Missouri, and her daughter-in-law Mary and two grandchildren, Gibbs Morris and Evelyn Morris, who filled her heart and made her so proud to be “Granny Sue.” She is also survived by many friends who she accepted into the family of her heart.
Susan lived a life of action and purpose. She loved her country life near Salina, her dachshunds, working in her yard, the smell and look of a mowed lawn and her daily Jumble. She lived for meaningful times with her many friends, visits to Fred at his farm in New York State, time with her grandchildren, fishing at her family cabin and the adventures of daily life.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made directly to Health Care Access Clinic in Lawrence (www.healthcareaccess.org) or the Lawrence Humane Society (www.lawrencehumane.org).
Jeff and Mary,
We were so sorry to hear about your Mother…I loved reading about her. You can tell she was special! And loved seeing where Gibbs’s name came from.
Praying for your healing.
Lots of Love from the Perrys!
My deepest condolences to Susans family. She never let on she was Ill or not feeling well. I first met her at the theatre she volunteer at. Then we kept in touch in passing at mutual places we frequented. I last seen her maybe a month and a half ago or so, my judgment of time may be wrong. We laughed and she made smile every time I seen her. When I seen this my heart sunk. She will be truly missed. Love to the family for your loss. I know its a loss for me . Much love
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Memories will keep her always with you.
Your Cousin, Suzanne
Jeff, Fred and Family,
My condolences on your mothers passing. I know she will be deeply missed. You all are in my prayers.
Ross
Jeff, Fred and Family
We are so sorry to read of Susan’s untimely passing. We knew both of your parents as members of Incarnation in Salina and as friends . We send prayers for comfort to all of you as you mourn your moms passing.
To Susan’s family and friends, I send sincere condolences. Lost touch with Susan after she moved from Salina but will never forget what a special person she was and how much I enjoyed knowing both Susan and Galen. I feel blessed to have known them both.
Fred, Jeff and family:
My deepest sympathy is with you all at this time. Susan was a wonderful person and friend to many. We will miss her greatly.
A wonderful Life Lived. Holding dear our common loves of family, friends, engagements, Spirit, and Hope and Love always. We have all been blessed in her companionship. Susan’s dearest ones are in my prayers.
We are saddened by Susan’s passing. She was always such a cheerful and helpful person ushering at the Lied Center and helping us sell cookies at Theatre Lawrence. We will miss her presence.
Susan was a devoted volunteer for seven years with Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry in Lawrence. She was bright and caring and full of energy and cheer with the patrons she served at the food pantry and was delighted to know and to work with her fellow volunteers who served with her. We will miss Susan, greatly.
Susan was a wonderful volunteer – so sorry to hear of her passing. I know the Clinic will miss her support.
Susan was a wonderful woman. I am thankful for having had her in my life, if for just but a short time. Her legacy lives on through her wonderful sons and precious grandchildren. Thank you for all that you have done Susan. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Family of Susan Morris,
Susan was my PEO Sister, Bunco Babe Partner, Audio-Reader Supporter, and most importantly FRIEND. I feel honored to know Susan and blessed to know such a positive, caring, fun, outgoing, kind, renaissance woman. We have had many laughs together and shared many a story. She had a way of connecting with everyone she met and making all of our lives a little brighter with her smile and spirit.
My sincere condolences to Susan’s family and friends. She was a wonderful volunteer here at the Lied Center and ushered almost all of the school performances. She had such a warm, caring face and manner. We will miss her!
My sincere condolences and prayers. My heart is with you and your family
Susan always entered a room with a smile on her face and a welcome comment for all she saw. She was not one to complain or speak ill of others and always willing to do what she could to help. She will be missed. I knew her through the Altrusa International Lawrence, Kansas Club and her loss is keenly felt. My condolences to all who knew her. Our lives were irrevocably changed by knowing her.
To the Morris family,
I knew Susan through Altrusa and University Women’s Club. She was a ray of sunshine to everyone in those organizations. A smile and a hug from Susan always cheered me up. I will miss her, and I share in your grief.
Linda Burton
We will miss Susan and her upbeat presence, her love of dogs, her wacky sense of humor, and her ready willingness to help others. I am so sorry that we cannot attend her service. We would have liked to meet her family and let them know how much we cared for and respected Susan Morris.
I am so saddened to hear about Susan’s unexpected death. We have share several years together in water arobic classes, her trips and enjoying her sense of humor. She will be sadly missed, but always remembered. She lived life to the fullest. Praying for peace that passes all understanding for her family and friends.
Oh I am in shock. I just got a call from Dora Morris here in Wamego. So many fond memories of you all.. Galen and Susan were such good friends and we shared the love of having children together. Fred and Jeff and your family my heart goes out to you all. Plan to see you on Thursday.
Fred, Jeff, and family….Sending you all of my love during this difficult time. ❤️❤️❤️
Jeff Fred and family, hi did Susan’s hair for the last six or seven years NFX spoke to her last Wednesday. I can’t believe she’s gone she was so full of life. She was always a delight of the day in my schedule. I am others will miss her greatly. I hope to meet you all soon
Jeff and Fred and family,
I am in Susn’s P E O chapter ( JC) and her friend. She was so full of life and had so many friends and did so much for so many, never asking for any help herself. She will be missed
Maggie Fieger