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Philip Alfred Morrison was the 4th child of Joseph Smith Morrison Sr. and Mary Adeline Taylor of Empire, Oregon, where Phil was born. Phil was raised as a child in Charleston, Oregon not far from Empire and would later move to Fairview, Coos County, Oregon near Coquille with his brother and Father Joseph after his mother passed away. This is where Phil began his love of Morgan horses. Phil's father Joe had often talked about the Morgan horses he was familiar with from the Midwest. Phil had heard that Doris Knight a horse traders wife had a 2 year old Registered Morgan Stallion for sale. Phil went to look at it and by today's standards the Morgan Stallion was little and spindly but Phil paid the unheard of price of $275.00 for him, his family was mortified that he had paid so much. But Phil mortgaged 2 horse's he already had and agreed to pay 25.00 a month for Sonoma, Phil said he could have bought a good, well trained horse for about 100.00 but Phil wanted a Morgan. Phil worked every job he could find to make those monthly payments until Sonoma was paid off. Phil said that Sonoma was only 14.2 hands but in Sonoma's mind he was very big. Sonoma was very animated and had a very pretty way of going, and a gay tail carriage. At the time Phil bought Sonoma there were only two other registered horses in southwestern Oregon, one was a Saddlebred and the other was a Thoroughbred. The first year Phil owned Sonoma he bred 17 mares and all the foals were bigger, better and very Morgan. Morgan horses became very popular and Phil often rode Sonoma 25 miles to breed him with a mare for a $25.00 stud fee, those were sparse times but Phil said he was rich with his little Morgan and the many 25.00 stud fees he charged. Phil arranged for Charlotte Nelson to care for Sonoma and at the time of this writing in about 1984, Phil still owned a mare Sonoma's S Kokeel that Charlotte had bred.
When WWII broke out, times were very hard and Phil was inducted into the Army Medical Corp, and Charlotte could verily feed her family, so Sonoma was put in a box canyon with the deer and elk to fend for himself. Phil returned in the early spring 3 years later to find his beautiful stallion reduced to skin and bones. Phil had saved a little money and made arrangements to board Sonoma at a nearby stable. Phil had made up his mind not to let anyone see Sonoma until he was back in shape. Phil bought the best food, gave him the best care and exercised him after dark and within 2 months you would not have believed it was the same horse. The rest of Sonoma's life he had the best care and lived out the rest of his life with Phil and his family.
Phil devoted the rest of his life to the raising, breeding, training, and judging horse shows. He was such a multi-talented man and he absolutely loved people, loved telling stories and people loved and admired him. Phil raised a large garden every year, he also raised Japanese Silkies a 2000-year-old breed of chicken bred for the Japanese Emperors as decoration for the gardens. He raised cattle and hand milked his own cow. Phil worked for All West Breeders breeding cattle and Phil raised and raced pigeons. He also raised Doberman Pinschers and Maltese dogs and many varieties of rare Orchids. Phil was also a wonderful artist and his paintings were so good he had a art showing of just his paintings. Phil also loved and could play music and used to play his grandmother's pump organ. But he was a true animal lover and once said that horses were far smarter than anyone knew and he truly understood them.
Posthumously Phil was named Horseman of the Year by the Morgan Horse Association. Phil was a noted Morgan trainer, breeder and judge who judged the Grand National and World Championship Show three times and nearly every other major Morgan and Arabian show in the nation including the Arab Nationals. Phil was inducted into the Morgan Horse Hall of Fame in the spring of 1996.
Philip married Ruth Doward Murphy of Coos Bay on Oct. 30, 1951, in Reno, NV. Ruth was always a horse lover and her and Phil moved to Grants Pass, Oregon starting out as egg ranchers but soon their interest turned to the horses Phil and Ruth both loved. This lead them to start Aranaway Farm raising Registered Morgan Horses.
Many people ask why he named his farm "ARANAWAY". It was derived from one of his foundation stallions, Arana Field, who's life was saved as a weanling by a man named Tony Arana. All of the resulting foals were named with the Arana prefix and they did so well in the show ring that it was a common statement, if you wanted to win, you better do it the "Arana-Way." Thus, the name was adopted as was the prefix.
Phil had once said, "not many people are lucky enough to make a living doing something they love". Aranaway Farms is still in operation to this day, and is run by his only daughter and her husband.
Obituary:
Philip A Morrison was born to Joseph and Mary Adeline Morrison of Coos Bay, Oregon, May 28th, 1923. One of 6 children, Phil grew up and attended schools in Coos Bay. Inducted into the U.S. Army, serving as a medic in WWII in the European theatre. Following the war Phil married his beloved bride, Ruth Murphy, at Reno, Nevada, October 31st, 1951, moving to Grants Pass from Coos Bay just a year later in 1952. From Sonoma, to Arana Field to Aranaway farm, Phil's life was one of horses. Not just any horses, but Morgan's! At a canter, often a trot, in her Dad's hoofprints, came his pride and joy, a sweet little fillie named Mary Anne "Annie," who has traced her father's steps and follows in his proud tradition. Phil believed in and followed the writing of Ralph Waldo Emerson's as a guide to how we need to live our lives.
"Success"
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
Phil succeeded in so many ways! As a horseman, breeder, trainer, instructor, Judge - Never was a man more "equinely" oriented or dedicated. As Mrs. William Randolph Hearst wrote in her book, "The Horses of San Simeon" : "The Philip Morrison's Aranaway Morgan's started a dynasty in the Pacific Northwest."
From his teaching at Rogue Community College to his paintings, raising orchids - Phil's love for Tigh and all animals, from horses, to birds, chickens, rabbits and fish and more importantly, for his wife of just 2 weeks shy of 43 years, Phil's dedication to her, to their daughter, Mary Anne, who picks up the reins now and rides on as her father taught her. Head held high, strengthened and courageous by his example. The life he lived. A compassionate, caring, sharing individual - willing to love and admire this powerful but gentle man, who in his own way "adopted" so many into his "family of friends".
The number of people who came to know, to admire, respect, to love Phil Morrison is endless. A wise counselor, a real encourager, lending strength and courage to all who needed a boost up into the saddle. Yes, Phil's life here on this earth ended this past Monday, October 17th, (1994) having been preceded in death by his parents, a brother Russell, and his sisters Bertha and Alice.
Phil is survived by his wife Ruth, their daughter Annie, Phil's brothers, Joe and Fred, numerous nieces and nephews and a plethora of friends and acquaintances who will always remember Phil Morrison.
Military Information: Private, US ARMY
Philip Alfred Morrison was the 4th child of Joseph Smith Morrison Sr. and Mary Adeline Taylor of Empire, Oregon, where Phil was born. Phil was raised as a child in Charleston, Oregon not far from Empire and would later move to Fairview, Coos County, Oregon near Coquille with his brother and Father Joseph after his mother passed away. This is where Phil began his love of Morgan horses. Phil's father Joe had often talked about the Morgan horses he was familiar with from the Midwest. Phil had heard that Doris Knight a horse traders wife had a 2 year old Registered Morgan Stallion for sale. Phil went to look at it and by today's standards the Morgan Stallion was little and spindly but Phil paid the unheard of price of $275.00 for him, his family was mortified that he had paid so much. But Phil mortgaged 2 horse's he already had and agreed to pay 25.00 a month for Sonoma, Phil said he could have bought a good, well trained horse for about 100.00 but Phil wanted a Morgan. Phil worked every job he could find to make those monthly payments until Sonoma was paid off. Phil said that Sonoma was only 14.2 hands but in Sonoma's mind he was very big. Sonoma was very animated and had a very pretty way of going, and a gay tail carriage. At the time Phil bought Sonoma there were only two other registered horses in southwestern Oregon, one was a Saddlebred and the other was a Thoroughbred. The first year Phil owned Sonoma he bred 17 mares and all the foals were bigger, better and very Morgan. Morgan horses became very popular and Phil often rode Sonoma 25 miles to breed him with a mare for a $25.00 stud fee, those were sparse times but Phil said he was rich with his little Morgan and the many 25.00 stud fees he charged. Phil arranged for Charlotte Nelson to care for Sonoma and at the time of this writing in about 1984, Phil still owned a mare Sonoma's S Kokeel that Charlotte had bred.
When WWII broke out, times were very hard and Phil was inducted into the Army Medical Corp, and Charlotte could verily feed her family, so Sonoma was put in a box canyon with the deer and elk to fend for himself. Phil returned in the early spring 3 years later to find his beautiful stallion reduced to skin and bones. Phil had saved a little money and made arrangements to board Sonoma at a nearby stable. Phil had made up his mind not to let anyone see Sonoma until he was back in shape. Phil bought the best food, gave him the best care and exercised him after dark and within 2 months you would not have believed it was the same horse. The rest of Sonoma's life he had the best care and lived out the rest of his life with Phil and his family.
Phil devoted the rest of his life to the raising, breeding, training, and judging horse shows. He was such a multi-talented man and he absolutely loved people, loved telling stories and people loved and admired him. Phil raised a large garden every year, he also raised Japanese Silkies a 2000-year-old breed of chicken bred for the Japanese Emperors as decoration for the gardens. He raised cattle and hand milked his own cow. Phil worked for All West Breeders breeding cattle and Phil raised and raced pigeons. He also raised Doberman Pinschers and Maltese dogs and many varieties of rare Orchids. Phil was also a wonderful artist and his paintings were so good he had a art showing of just his paintings. Phil also loved and could play music and used to play his grandmother's pump organ. But he was a true animal lover and once said that horses were far smarter than anyone knew and he truly understood them.
Posthumously Phil was named Horseman of the Year by the Morgan Horse Association. Phil was a noted Morgan trainer, breeder and judge who judged the Grand National and World Championship Show three times and nearly every other major Morgan and Arabian show in the nation including the Arab Nationals. Phil was inducted into the Morgan Horse Hall of Fame in the spring of 1996.
Philip married Ruth Doward Murphy of Coos Bay on Oct. 30, 1951, in Reno, NV. Ruth was always a horse lover and her and Phil moved to Grants Pass, Oregon starting out as egg ranchers but soon their interest turned to the horses Phil and Ruth both loved. This lead them to start Aranaway Farm raising Registered Morgan Horses.
Many people ask why he named his farm "ARANAWAY". It was derived from one of his foundation stallions, Arana Field, who's life was saved as a weanling by a man named Tony Arana. All of the resulting foals were named with the Arana prefix and they did so well in the show ring that it was a common statement, if you wanted to win, you better do it the "Arana-Way." Thus, the name was adopted as was the prefix.
Phil had once said, "not many people are lucky enough to make a living doing something they love". Aranaway Farms is still in operation to this day, and is run by his only daughter and her husband.
Obituary:
Philip A Morrison was born to Joseph and Mary Adeline Morrison of Coos Bay, Oregon, May 28th, 1923. One of 6 children, Phil grew up and attended schools in Coos Bay. Inducted into the U.S. Army, serving as a medic in WWII in the European theatre. Following the war Phil married his beloved bride, Ruth Murphy, at Reno, Nevada, October 31st, 1951, moving to Grants Pass from Coos Bay just a year later in 1952. From Sonoma, to Arana Field to Aranaway farm, Phil's life was one of horses. Not just any horses, but Morgan's! At a canter, often a trot, in her Dad's hoofprints, came his pride and joy, a sweet little fillie named Mary Anne "Annie," who has traced her father's steps and follows in his proud tradition. Phil believed in and followed the writing of Ralph Waldo Emerson's as a guide to how we need to live our lives.
"Success"
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
Phil succeeded in so many ways! As a horseman, breeder, trainer, instructor, Judge - Never was a man more "equinely" oriented or dedicated. As Mrs. William Randolph Hearst wrote in her book, "The Horses of San Simeon" : "The Philip Morrison's Aranaway Morgan's started a dynasty in the Pacific Northwest."
From his teaching at Rogue Community College to his paintings, raising orchids - Phil's love for Tigh and all animals, from horses, to birds, chickens, rabbits and fish and more importantly, for his wife of just 2 weeks shy of 43 years, Phil's dedication to her, to their daughter, Mary Anne, who picks up the reins now and rides on as her father taught her. Head held high, strengthened and courageous by his example. The life he lived. A compassionate, caring, sharing individual - willing to love and admire this powerful but gentle man, who in his own way "adopted" so many into his "family of friends".
The number of people who came to know, to admire, respect, to love Phil Morrison is endless. A wise counselor, a real encourager, lending strength and courage to all who needed a boost up into the saddle. Yes, Phil's life here on this earth ended this past Monday, October 17th, (1994) having been preceded in death by his parents, a brother Russell, and his sisters Bertha and Alice.
Phil is survived by his wife Ruth, their daughter Annie, Phil's brothers, Joe and Fred, numerous nieces and nephews and a plethora of friends and acquaintances who will always remember Phil Morrison.
Military Information: Private, US ARMY
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Philip Alfred Morrison was the 4th child of Joseph Smith Morrison Sr. and Mary Adeline Taylor of Empire, Oregon, where Phil was born. Phil was raised as a child in Charleston, Oregon not far from Empire and would later move to Fairview, Coos County, Oregon near Coquille with his brother and Father Joseph after his mother passed away. This is where Phil began his love of Morgan horses. Phil's father Joe had often talked about the Morgan horses he was familiar with from the Midwest. Phil had heard that Doris Knight a horse traders wife had a 2 year old Registered Morgan Stallion for sale. Phil went to look at it and by today's standards the Morgan Stallion was little and spindly but Phil paid the unheard of price of $275.00 for him, his family was mortified that he had paid so much. But Phil mortgaged 2 horse's he already had and agreed to pay 25.00 a month for Sonoma, Phil said he could have bought a good, well trained horse for about 100.00 but Phil wanted a Morgan. Phil worked every job he could find to make those monthly payments until Sonoma was paid off. Phil said that Sonoma was only 14.2 hands but in Sonoma's mind he was very big. Sonoma was very animated and had a very pretty way of going, and a gay tail carriage. At the time Phil bought Sonoma there were only two other registered horses in southwestern Oregon, one was a Saddlebred and the other was a Thoroughbred. The first year Phil owned Sonoma he bred 17 mares and all the foals were bigger, better and very Morgan. Morgan horses became very popular and Phil often rode Sonoma 25 miles to breed him with a mare for a $25.00 stud fee, those were sparse times but Phil said he was rich with his little Morgan and the many 25.00 stud fees he charged. Phil arranged for Charlotte Nelson to care for Sonoma and at the time of this writing in about 1984, Phil still owned a mare Sonoma's S Kokeel that Charlotte had bred.
When WWII broke out, times were very hard and Phil was inducted into the Army Medical Corp, and Charlotte could verily feed her family, so Sonoma was put in a box canyon with the deer and elk to fend for himself. Phil returned in the early spring 3 years later to find his beautiful stallion reduced to skin and bones. Phil had saved a little money and made arrangements to board Sonoma at a nearby stable. Phil had made up his mind not to let anyone see Sonoma until he was back in shape. Phil bought the best food, gave him the best care and exercised him after dark and within 2 months you would not have believed it was the same horse. The rest of Sonoma's life he had the best care and lived out the rest of his life with Phil and his family.
Phil devoted the rest of his life to the raising, breeding, training, and judging horse shows. He was such a multi-talented man and he absolutely loved people, loved telling stories and people loved and admired him. Phil raised a large garden every year, he also raised Japanese Silkies a 2000-year-old breed of chicken bred for the Japanese Emperors as decoration for the gardens. He raised cattle and hand milked his own cow. Phil worked for All West Breeders breeding cattle and Phil raised and raced pigeons. He also raised Doberman Pinschers and Maltese dogs and many varieties of rare Orchids. Phil was also a wonderful artist and his paintings were so good he had a art showing of just his paintings. Phil also loved and could play music and used to play his grandmother's pump organ. But he was a true animal lover and once said that horses were far smarter than anyone knew and he truly understood them.
Posthumously Phil was named Horseman of the Year by the Morgan Horse Association. Phil was a noted Morgan trainer, breeder and judge who judged the Grand National and World Championship Show three times and nearly every other major Morgan and Arabian show in the nation including the Arab Nationals. Phil was inducted into the Morgan Horse Hall of Fame in the spring of 1996.
Philip married Ruth Doward Murphy of Coos Bay on Oct. 30, 1951, in Reno, NV. Ruth was always a horse lover and her and Phil moved to Grants Pass, Oregon starting out as egg ranchers but soon their interest turned to the horses Phil and Ruth both loved. This lead them to start Aranaway Farm raising Registered Morgan Horses.
Many people ask why he named his farm "ARANAWAY". It was derived from one of his foundation stallions, Arana Field, who's life was saved as a weanling by a man named Tony Arana. All of the resulting foals were named with the Arana prefix and they did so well in the show ring that it was a common statement, if you wanted to win, you better do it the "Arana-Way." Thus, the name was adopted as was the prefix.
Phil had once said, "not many people are lucky enough to make a living doing something they love". Aranaway Farms is still in operation to this day, and is run by his only daughter and her husband.
Obituary:
Philip A Morrison was born to Joseph and Mary Adeline Morrison of Coos Bay, Oregon, May 28th, 1923. One of 6 children, Phil grew up and attended schools in Coos Bay. Inducted into the U.S. Army, serving as a medic in WWII in the European theatre. Following the war Phil married his beloved bride, Ruth Murphy, at Reno, Nevada, October 31st, 1951, moving to Grants Pass from Coos Bay just a year later in 1952. From Sonoma, to Arana Field to Aranaway farm, Phil's life was one of horses. Not just any horses, but Morgan's! At a canter, often a trot, in her Dad's hoofprints, came his pride and joy, a sweet little fillie named Mary Anne "Annie," who has traced her father's steps and follows in his proud tradition. Phil believed in and followed the writing of Ralph Waldo Emerson's as a guide to how we need to live our lives.
"Success"
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
Phil succeeded in so many ways! As a horseman, breeder, trainer, instructor, Judge - Never was a man more "equinely" oriented or dedicated. As Mrs. William Randolph Hearst wrote in her book, "The Horses of San Simeon" : "The Philip Morrison's Aranaway Morgan's started a dynasty in the Pacific Northwest."
From his teaching at Rogue Community College to his paintings, raising orchids - Phil's love for Tigh and all animals, from horses, to birds, chickens, rabbits and fish and more importantly, for his wife of just 2 weeks shy of 43 years, Phil's dedication to her, to their daughter, Mary Anne, who picks up the reins now and rides on as her father taught her. Head held high, strengthened and courageous by his example. The life he lived. A compassionate, caring, sharing individual - willing to love and admire this powerful but gentle man, who in his own way "adopted" so many into his "family of friends".
The number of people who came to know, to admire, respect, to love Phil Morrison is endless. A wise counselor, a real encourager, lending strength and courage to all who needed a boost up into the saddle. Yes, Phil's life here on this earth ended this past Monday, October 17th, (1994) having been preceded in death by his parents, a brother Russell, and his sisters Bertha and Alice.
Phil is survived by his wife Ruth, their daughter Annie, Phil's brothers, Joe and Fred, numerous nieces and nephews and a plethora of friends and acquaintances who will always remember Phil Morrison.
Military Information: Private, US ARMY
Philip Alfred Morrison was the 4th child of Joseph Smith Morrison Sr. and Mary Adeline Taylor of Empire, Oregon, where Phil was born. Phil was raised as a child in Charleston, Oregon not far from Empire and would later move to Fairview, Coos County, Oregon near Coquille with his brother and Father Joseph after his mother passed away. This is where Phil began his love of Morgan horses. Phil's father Joe had often talked about the Morgan horses he was familiar with from the Midwest. Phil had heard that Doris Knight a horse traders wife had a 2 year old Registered Morgan Stallion for sale. Phil went to look at it and by today's standards the Morgan Stallion was little and spindly but Phil paid the unheard of price of $275.00 for him, his family was mortified that he had paid so much. But Phil mortgaged 2 horse's he already had and agreed to pay 25.00 a month for Sonoma, Phil said he could have bought a good, well trained horse for about 100.00 but Phil wanted a Morgan. Phil worked every job he could find to make those monthly payments until Sonoma was paid off. Phil said that Sonoma was only 14.2 hands but in Sonoma's mind he was very big. Sonoma was very animated and had a very pretty way of going, and a gay tail carriage. At the time Phil bought Sonoma there were only two other registered horses in southwestern Oregon, one was a Saddlebred and the other was a Thoroughbred. The first year Phil owned Sonoma he bred 17 mares and all the foals were bigger, better and very Morgan. Morgan horses became very popular and Phil often rode Sonoma 25 miles to breed him with a mare for a $25.00 stud fee, those were sparse times but Phil said he was rich with his little Morgan and the many 25.00 stud fees he charged. Phil arranged for Charlotte Nelson to care for Sonoma and at the time of this writing in about 1984, Phil still owned a mare Sonoma's S Kokeel that Charlotte had bred.
When WWII broke out, times were very hard and Phil was inducted into the Army Medical Corp, and Charlotte could verily feed her family, so Sonoma was put in a box canyon with the deer and elk to fend for himself. Phil returned in the early spring 3 years later to find his beautiful stallion reduced to skin and bones. Phil had saved a little money and made arrangements to board Sonoma at a nearby stable. Phil had made up his mind not to let anyone see Sonoma until he was back in shape. Phil bought the best food, gave him the best care and exercised him after dark and within 2 months you would not have believed it was the same horse. The rest of Sonoma's life he had the best care and lived out the rest of his life with Phil and his family.
Phil devoted the rest of his life to the raising, breeding, training, and judging horse shows. He was such a multi-talented man and he absolutely loved people, loved telling stories and people loved and admired him. Phil raised a large garden every year, he also raised Japanese Silkies a 2000-year-old breed of chicken bred for the Japanese Emperors as decoration for the gardens. He raised cattle and hand milked his own cow. Phil worked for All West Breeders breeding cattle and Phil raised and raced pigeons. He also raised Doberman Pinschers and Maltese dogs and many varieties of rare Orchids. Phil was also a wonderful artist and his paintings were so good he had a art showing of just his paintings. Phil also loved and could play music and used to play his grandmother's pump organ. But he was a true animal lover and once said that horses were far smarter than anyone knew and he truly understood them.
Posthumously Phil was named Horseman of the Year by the Morgan Horse Association. Phil was a noted Morgan trainer, breeder and judge who judged the Grand National and World Championship Show three times and nearly every other major Morgan and Arabian show in the nation including the Arab Nationals. Phil was inducted into the Morgan Horse Hall of Fame in the spring of 1996.
Philip married Ruth Doward Murphy of Coos Bay on Oct. 30, 1951, in Reno, NV. Ruth was always a horse lover and her and Phil moved to Grants Pass, Oregon starting out as egg ranchers but soon their interest turned to the horses Phil and Ruth both loved. This lead them to start Aranaway Farm raising Registered Morgan Horses.
Many people ask why he named his farm "ARANAWAY". It was derived from one of his foundation stallions, Arana Field, who's life was saved as a weanling by a man named Tony Arana. All of the resulting foals were named with the Arana prefix and they did so well in the show ring that it was a common statement, if you wanted to win, you better do it the "Arana-Way." Thus, the name was adopted as was the prefix.
Phil had once said, "not many people are lucky enough to make a living doing something they love". Aranaway Farms is still in operation to this day, and is run by his only daughter and her husband.
Obituary:
Philip A Morrison was born to Joseph and Mary Adeline Morrison of Coos Bay, Oregon, May 28th, 1923. One of 6 children, Phil grew up and attended schools in Coos Bay. Inducted into the U.S. Army, serving as a medic in WWII in the European theatre. Following the war Phil married his beloved bride, Ruth Murphy, at Reno, Nevada, October 31st, 1951, moving to Grants Pass from Coos Bay just a year later in 1952. From Sonoma, to Arana Field to Aranaway farm, Phil's life was one of horses. Not just any horses, but Morgan's! At a canter, often a trot, in her Dad's hoofprints, came his pride and joy, a sweet little fillie named Mary Anne "Annie," who has traced her father's steps and follows in his proud tradition. Phil believed in and followed the writing of Ralph Waldo Emerson's as a guide to how we need to live our lives.
"Success"
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
Phil succeeded in so many ways! As a horseman, breeder, trainer, instructor, Judge - Never was a man more "equinely" oriented or dedicated. As Mrs. William Randolph Hearst wrote in her book, "The Horses of San Simeon" : "The Philip Morrison's Aranaway Morgan's started a dynasty in the Pacific Northwest."
From his teaching at Rogue Community College to his paintings, raising orchids - Phil's love for Tigh and all animals, from horses, to birds, chickens, rabbits and fish and more importantly, for his wife of just 2 weeks shy of 43 years, Phil's dedication to her, to their daughter, Mary Anne, who picks up the reins now and rides on as her father taught her. Head held high, strengthened and courageous by his example. The life he lived. A compassionate, caring, sharing individual - willing to love and admire this powerful but gentle man, who in his own way "adopted" so many into his "family of friends".
The number of people who came to know, to admire, respect, to love Phil Morrison is endless. A wise counselor, a real encourager, lending strength and courage to all who needed a boost up into the saddle. Yes, Phil's life here on this earth ended this past Monday, October 17th, (1994) having been preceded in death by his parents, a brother Russell, and his sisters Bertha and Alice.
Phil is survived by his wife Ruth, their daughter Annie, Phil's brothers, Joe and Fred, numerous nieces and nephews and a plethora of friends and acquaintances who will always remember Phil Morrison.
Military Information: Private, US ARMY
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