Susan Morris
March 15, 2009
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Susan Morris passed away March 15, 2009 at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines. Funeral services will be 10 AM Thursday, March 19, 2009 at The Basilica of St. John. A visitation will be from 5-8 PM Wednesday at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home with a rosary at 7 PM.
Susan was born December 7, 1936 to Dorothy and William Rhoades in Wellman, Iowa. She grew up in Des Moines and on January 16th, 1960 she married her childhood neighbor, Gary. She began working at Homesteaders Life Insurance Company as an accounting clerk and retired in 2002. Susan loved shopping, she loved being surrounded by people especially her grandchildren and family.
Susan is survived by her husband, Gary; children, Cynthia (April Davis) Morris of Villisca, IA, Gary Jr. of Watkins, IA, Tom (Marcie) of Johnston, Mary (Michael) Smith of Carlisle, IA; sisters, Sandy (Dick) Reynolds of West Des Moines, IA, Gayle (Bill) Harper of West Des Moines, IA, Margaret (Jim) Garton of Saylorville, IA; Brother, Bill (Shelia) of Hot Springs, AR; 10 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Central Iowa and Kathy Smith and Bright Kavanagh House and its entire staff.
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Tammy Marlin
03/21/2009
I'm sorry for your loss. Tommy & Marcie's friend, Tammy Marlin & family.
Wendy Acri
03/19/2009
Sue was one of the most genuine, hard working and kind people I have ever met. She worked hard to raise her kids (and loved them each soooo much) and loved and supported her husband Gary as well. She always had a warm smile and great sense of humor. She will be missed by all who knew her. My love, prayers and support to Gary Sr., Cindy, Gary Jr., Tom and Mary and their respective families.
Jeannie (Cooper) Whetstone
03/17/2009
I worked with Sue at Homesteaders from 1978 to 1983. She was fun to work with and fun to be around. I saw Sue at my sister-in-law's funeral a few years ago and was so glad I got to see her again. She hadn't changed. Still had her great personality, even after all she had been through. I wish I had her attitude and strength.
Sam Barney
03/16/2009
I am truly sorry for your loss. Sue was a wonderful person, full of life and love. She was a caring co-worker. It did not matter if you were the CEO or the new hire; Sue cared about people and treated everyone like family. She was not afraid to speak up about an injustice which made her all the more endearing. I have so many wonderful memories because of her: her humor, her pranks, and her overall silliness. Its what made being around Sue fun.
Dana Driver
03/17/2009
So sorry to hear,thinking of you all!