It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of society member Majel Howland Morgan. Our deepest condolences go to her and her family.
Obituary
Majel Howland Morgan passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010. Majel was born on June 17, 1924, in Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of Winfield Eugene Howland and Etta Florence Hunziker. She lived in many states during her “growing-up” years as her father traveled for an engineering company; spending her kindergarten years in 5 different states. She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1942 and William Woods Women’s College in 1944.
On January 12, 1944, Majel married her college sweetheart, James Donald “Don” Morgan, Sr. Their union was blessed with 3 children, who survive her, daughters, Kathy (Art) Bourgeault of Frisco, Texas, and Judy (Neil) Flesher of Littleton, Colo.; and son, Jim (Jori) Morgan, Jr. of Lakewood, Colo. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Kari Claxton, Allison Parrish, Dirk Schwiderski, and Tyler and Trevor Lawson; and 11 great grandchildren.
Majel was a devoted wife and mother. In 1958, she started her business career, working at home for a time and then joining the office force of a Production Credit Association in Macomb, Ill. In 1970, she and Don moved to Fort Collins where she started working at the Mountain Plains Production Credit Association as a Secretary and Treasurer. Majel retired in 1987 having successfully carried on a full home life as well as her career. Don died on August 25, 1994.
She enjoyed many interests including, painting, golf, hiking, cooking, sewing, genealogy and traveling. Majel sang in the choir of the First Christian Church, now Christ Center Community Church, and was also active in the Outreach Department and worked in the library for a period of time. She loved her many friends who made her life more complete.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Christ Center Community Church in Fort Collins. Contributions may be made in Majel’s memory to P.E.O. Foundation in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 650 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526.
Friends may send their memories of Majel and condolences to the family at www.allnutt.com.
