Barrett Morgan
1942-12-03 2014-04-03ROBERT "BOB" BARRETT MORGAN
December 3, 1942 – April 3, 2014
Our hearts are heavy and broken with the passing of our beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, special friend and mentor to so many. Bob was born in Inglewood, California to William "Bill" Morgan and Pauline Elizabeth Miller Morgan on December 3rd, 1942. He graduated from Inglewood High School.
During his high school years, Bob was president of his school’s Junior Achievement program. He was also active in scouting, and earned his Eagle Scout award.He went on to USC, where he earned his degree in finance and accounting. He was a lifelong USC Trojan fan, and followed their games throughout his life.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force to serve his country, as a Launch Missile Officer, and as a Captain, before his honorable discharge. Being an entrepreneur at heart, Bob opened and owned many businesses: a tax and accounting firm, a printing shop and a beef jerky business, known as Bob Morgan Gourmet Foods. Bob's work ethic was impeccable; his loyalty, commitment and dedication were uncompromising. Bob was a wonderful conversationalist and had an almost encyclopedic knowledge of anything that came up in a conversation. He collected facts and trivia like some people collect stamps or coins. To no one’s surprise, he could complete a crossword puzzle in less than five minutes. Bob loved his yard and never missed an opportunity to spend time there. He was always planting a new flower, bush or tree. Bob is survived by the love of his life, his wife and soul mate, MaryAnn Nelson Morgan. He is also survived by his sister, Joyce Elaine (Dave) Johnson; children Lindsay (Jason) Danielson, Jill (Justin) Pritchard, Holly (Tod) Fetterer, Matt Morgan; stepchildren, Tami Searing, Laurel Bird Kitts; grandchildren, Samuel, Siri, Jocelyn, Henry Alexander, Elizabeth Grace, and Julia; step-grandchildren, Jared, Jessica, Koji, Connor, Taylor, Heather, and Lauryl; a special niece, Julie, and nephews, Jim, Steven and Brian. Bob is also mourned by his dog and special companion, Cindy. The immediate family would like to thank extended family, friends and neighbors for all their caring help and loving support during Bob’s journey with AML Leukemia. Bob’s family and loved ones would like to encourage you to consider being a bone-marrow donor. You could save a life. Donations may be made in Bob's name to the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
The family would like to extend an invitation to a reception immediately following Mass on Saturday, May 31st at 11:00 AM, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper, Utah where memories of Bob can be shared with family and friends. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home, Price, Utah. Interment, Mt. View Cemetery in Helper, Utah.
Barrett and I never really hung out together but I remember him from the Orchestra and especially the Dance Band days that we shared. Barrett on Bass, me and Doug Teeter on trumpet, Ed Craig on Trombone, Ron Dotson on Drums, and a 15 year old Sax player Terry Trupp that could really play. I remember all of us getting stranded on Catalina Island after playing a dance in the Casino and it was too rough for the sea plane to take off so we got to spend another night and miss school on Monday. Barrett was a nervous wreck wondering how he was going to turn in his homework on Tuesday when it was due on Monday. We all razzed him pretty good - all in fun of course because the rest of us thought it was pretty cool being stranded. Rest In Peace my old musical buddy. You're actually in a much better place. Tom
tribute by Tom Alu