Claude L. Morrison, 88, lifelong Lancaster County resident, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at Brethren Village Retirement Community. His wife of 65 years, Jean Marie (Reese) Morrison, died July 15, 2014.
Born in Pequea, he was the son of the late Frank and Grace (Rineer) Morrison. A 1946 graduate of Manor Millersville High School, Claude worked as a carpenter millwright for Wohlsen & Son, now Wohlsen Construction.
He was very family oriented. When the children were still at home he took them on many camping and boating trips. His dog "Misty" knew when Friday was coming and another trip was planned. They also enjoyed playing croquet. As a young man he played softball with Colemanville United Methodist Church. Claude was a faithful member of Church of the Apostles U.C.C., where he previously served as a sound tech and usher.
Claude is survived by three children: Sandra J. wife of Thomas Groff, Nottingham, MD, Randall C. Morrison, married to Luane (Hess), East Petersburg, and Joselyn E. Morrison, Lancaster; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and his sisters, Jean Darlene Shank, Pequea, and Freda Eshleman, Conestoga. His brother Glenn R. Morrison and sister Janet Louise Rankin preceded Claude in death.
The Memorial Service will take place 11 AM Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the Church of the Apostles U.C.C., with Rev. Kathryn L. Kuhn officiating. Friends may greet the family from 10 to 11 AM on Wednesday at the church. Private interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Claude's memory Church of the Apostles U.C.C., 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603.
To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com
(Lancaster Sunday News 12/11/2016)
Born in Pequea, he was the son of the late Frank and Grace (Rineer) Morrison. A 1946 graduate of Manor Millersville High School, Claude worked as a carpenter millwright for Wohlsen & Son, now Wohlsen Construction.
He was very family oriented. When the children were still at home he took them on many camping and boating trips. His dog "Misty" knew when Friday was coming and another trip was planned. They also enjoyed playing croquet. As a young man he played softball with Colemanville United Methodist Church. Claude was a faithful member of Church of the Apostles U.C.C., where he previously served as a sound tech and usher.
Claude is survived by three children: Sandra J. wife of Thomas Groff, Nottingham, MD, Randall C. Morrison, married to Luane (Hess), East Petersburg, and Joselyn E. Morrison, Lancaster; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and his sisters, Jean Darlene Shank, Pequea, and Freda Eshleman, Conestoga. His brother Glenn R. Morrison and sister Janet Louise Rankin preceded Claude in death.
The Memorial Service will take place 11 AM Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the Church of the Apostles U.C.C., with Rev. Kathryn L. Kuhn officiating. Friends may greet the family from 10 to 11 AM on Wednesday at the church. Private interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Claude's memory Church of the Apostles U.C.C., 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603.
To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com
(Lancaster Sunday News 12/11/2016)
Claude L. Morrison, 88, lifelong Lancaster County resident, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at Brethren Village Retirement Community. His wife of 65 years, Jean Marie (Reese) Morrison, died July 15, 2014.
Born in Pequea, he was the son of the late Frank and Grace (Rineer) Morrison. A 1946 graduate of Manor Millersville High School, Claude worked as a carpenter millwright for Wohlsen & Son, now Wohlsen Construction.
He was very family oriented. When the children were still at home he took them on many camping and boating trips. His dog "Misty" knew when Friday was coming and another trip was planned. They also enjoyed playing croquet. As a young man he played softball with Colemanville United Methodist Church. Claude was a faithful member of Church of the Apostles U.C.C., where he previously served as a sound tech and usher.
Claude is survived by three children: Sandra J. wife of Thomas Groff, Nottingham, MD, Randall C. Morrison, married to Luane (Hess), East Petersburg, and Joselyn E. Morrison, Lancaster; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and his sisters, Jean Darlene Shank, Pequea, and Freda Eshleman, Conestoga. His brother Glenn R. Morrison and sister Janet Louise Rankin preceded Claude in death.
The Memorial Service will take place 11 AM Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the Church of the Apostles U.C.C., with Rev. Kathryn L. Kuhn officiating. Friends may greet the family from 10 to 11 AM on Wednesday at the church. Private interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Claude's memory Church of the Apostles U.C.C., 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603.
To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com
(Lancaster Sunday News 12/11/2016)
Born in Pequea, he was the son of the late Frank and Grace (Rineer) Morrison. A 1946 graduate of Manor Millersville High School, Claude worked as a carpenter millwright for Wohlsen & Son, now Wohlsen Construction.
He was very family oriented. When the children were still at home he took them on many camping and boating trips. His dog "Misty" knew when Friday was coming and another trip was planned. They also enjoyed playing croquet. As a young man he played softball with Colemanville United Methodist Church. Claude was a faithful member of Church of the Apostles U.C.C., where he previously served as a sound tech and usher.
Claude is survived by three children: Sandra J. wife of Thomas Groff, Nottingham, MD, Randall C. Morrison, married to Luane (Hess), East Petersburg, and Joselyn E. Morrison, Lancaster; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and his sisters, Jean Darlene Shank, Pequea, and Freda Eshleman, Conestoga. His brother Glenn R. Morrison and sister Janet Louise Rankin preceded Claude in death.
The Memorial Service will take place 11 AM Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the Church of the Apostles U.C.C., with Rev. Kathryn L. Kuhn officiating. Friends may greet the family from 10 to 11 AM on Wednesday at the church. Private interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Claude's memory Church of the Apostles U.C.C., 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603.
To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com
(Lancaster Sunday News 12/11/2016)
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