Suggested edit: Just as the winter solstice was at an end and in the first moments of December 22, 2001, Daisy Richter Morgan age 74, died peacefully in the arms of her beloved husband, John in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Daisy, in a word describes the natural beauty, grace, gentleness, intelligence and sophistication that was so much a part of her nature. One definition of a Daisy is a person or thing that is first rate of its kind. Certainly this is an accurate description of a woman who was an accomplished businessperson, a trained scientist, a skilled artist, and most importantly a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and wife.
Daisy was the youngest of five daughters born to Violet P. and Ransom W. Richter April 30, 1927 in Salt Lake City, UT. She lived her childhood and youth in the rural town of Farmington, UT. Her family was very close knit and always provided her with enormous love and support. As a youth she attended public schools for her primary and secondary education. For her higher education, Daisy attended the University of Utah from 1945 to 1949. She achieved the highest accolades as a student of the university and was initiated into the scholastic honor societies of both Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa. In 1949, the year she graduated from college, she received an award from Phi Sigma, an honorary society of the Biological Sciences as the outstanding student in the field of Biological Sciences.
On June 12, 1950, Daisy married the love of her life, John H. Morgan, Jr., in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they brought into the world four children. Daisy was a devoted mother and loving wife. She spent the early years of her marriage raising her children and creating an exceptionally beautiful home. She excelled in the domestic arts and was a master seamstress as well as an exceptional cook. Daisy loved the arts and always found time for painting, drawing and music.
In 1969 she joined with her husband's business and helped to build several companies. She played an instrumental role in the development of the St. George Hilton Inn, the Hilton Texaco Station, the Tonaquint Townhouse Development and the Southgate Projects in St. George, UT. In 1979 a year after the tragic death of her son, Daisy was asked to oversee new management of the St. George Hilton Inn. She found herself learning the hotel/motel management business in a very short time. True to her nature, Daisy stabilized the business and successfully managed the hotel for the next 14 years. During her tenure she received her C.H.A. or Certified Hotel Administration Certificate. She was one of only seven women in the United States at that time to receive such a prestigious award. In 1986, she was named Innkeeper of the Year for the state of Utah Hotel/Motel Association.
In 1987 as part of a plan for the community development of St. George, UT, Daisy, together with her husband, John Morgan, Royce and Jill Jones and Sylvia Wunderli conceived of the idea of the World Senior Games. The slogan of the games was to help foster worldwide peace, friendship, health, and fun. The games have become enormously successful. The event continues to attract thousands of participants every year and has been generously supported by Jon Huntsman. In 1989 Daisy received the Distinguished Service Award from Dixie College for her role in the development of St. George, UT as a community.
Throughout her life Daisy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Relief Society, Primary, Junior Sunday School and the Young Women's Organization. She was a mentor and teacher and taught through the exemplary way in which she lived her life.
During the last years of her life, Daisy struggled with the debilitating disease of Alzheimer's. In her truest nature she handled the limitations and the disorientation of the disease with the greatest dignity, grace and humor. Her final joy and some of the greatest joys in her life were whistling, singing and dancing with her loving husband, John.
Daisy was preceded in death by her beloved children, John H. Morgan, III (1978), Patricia Morgan (2001), and by her dear sisters, Dorothy Richter (1914), Florence R. Barton (1985). She is survived by her devoted husband, John H. Morgan, Jr., Salt Lake; loving daughters, Victoria Morgan (Mark G. Jones), Cincinnati, OH, Anne Morgan-Jespersen (Roy S. Jespersen), Salt Lake; adoring sisters and sisters-in-law, Beverly R. Holbrook, Salt Lake, LuJean R. Barlow (William E. Barlow), Bountiful UT, Helen M. Leech (Donald E. Leech), Erma M. Todt (Donald C. Todt), Dawn M. Delvie (William F. Delvie), all of Salt Lake; and finally, Daisy is survived by a multitude of family and friends who loved and cherished her Life.
There will be a viewing for Daisy with family and friends Wed. Dec 26, 2001, 6-8 p.m., Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 801-484-2045. The funeral in remembrance of her exceptional life will be Thurs. Dec 27, 2001, 12 noon, Salt Lake Eagle Gate Center Stake House, 135 N. "A" St. Friends and family may call 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. The interment will follow the service at Wasatch Lawns Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Dr. 801-466-8687. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that any contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Utah Chapter, 1414 E. 4500 S, Suite #2, Salt Lake City, UT 84117, 801-274-1944. Funeral Directors: Holbrook Mortuary.
Daisy, in a word describes the natural beauty, grace, gentleness, intelligence and sophistication that was so much a part of her nature. One definition of a Daisy is a person or thing that is first rate of its kind. Certainly this is an accurate description of a woman who was an accomplished businessperson, a trained scientist, a skilled artist, and most importantly a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and wife.
Daisy was the youngest of five daughters born to Violet P. and Ransom W. Richter April 30, 1927 in Salt Lake City, UT. She lived her childhood and youth in the rural town of Farmington, UT. Her family was very close knit and always provided her with enormous love and support. As a youth she attended public schools for her primary and secondary education. For her higher education, Daisy attended the University of Utah from 1945 to 1949. She achieved the highest accolades as a student of the university and was initiated into the scholastic honor societies of both Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa. In 1949, the year she graduated from college, she received an award from Phi Sigma, an honorary society of the Biological Sciences as the outstanding student in the field of Biological Sciences.
On June 12, 1950, Daisy married the love of her life, John H. Morgan, Jr., in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they brought into the world four children. Daisy was a devoted mother and loving wife. She spent the early years of her marriage raising her children and creating an exceptionally beautiful home. She excelled in the domestic arts and was a master seamstress as well as an exceptional cook. Daisy loved the arts and always found time for painting, drawing and music.
In 1969 she joined with her husband's business and helped to build several companies. She played an instrumental role in the development of the St. George Hilton Inn, the Hilton Texaco Station, the Tonaquint Townhouse Development and the Southgate Projects in St. George, UT. In 1979 a year after the tragic death of her son, Daisy was asked to oversee new management of the St. George Hilton Inn. She found herself learning the hotel/motel management business in a very short time. True to her nature, Daisy stabilized the business and successfully managed the hotel for the next 14 years. During her tenure she received her C.H.A. or Certified Hotel Administration Certificate. She was one of only seven women in the United States at that time to receive such a prestigious award. In 1986, she was named Innkeeper of the Year for the state of Utah Hotel/Motel Association.
In 1987 as part of a plan for the community development of St. George, UT, Daisy, together with her husband, John Morgan, Royce and Jill Jones and Sylvia Wunderli conceived of the idea of the World Senior Games. The slogan of the games was to help foster worldwide peace, friendship, health, and fun. The games have become enormously successful. The event continues to attract thousands of participants every year and has been generously supported by Jon Huntsman. In 1989 Daisy received the Distinguished Service Award from Dixie College for her role in the development of St. George, UT as a community.
Throughout her life Daisy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Relief Society, Primary, Junior Sunday School and the Young Women's Organization. She was a mentor and teacher and taught through the exemplary way in which she lived her life.
During the last years of her life, Daisy struggled with the debilitating disease of Alzheimer's. In her truest nature she handled the limitations and the disorientation of the disease with the greatest dignity, grace and humor. Her final joy and some of the greatest joys in her life were whistling, singing and dancing with her loving husband, John.
Daisy was preceded in death by her beloved children, John H. Morgan, III (1978), Patricia Morgan (2001), and by her dear sisters, Dorothy Richter (1914), Florence R. Barton (1985). She is survived by her devoted husband, John H. Morgan, Jr., Salt Lake; loving daughters, Victoria Morgan (Mark G. Jones), Cincinnati, OH, Anne Morgan-Jespersen (Roy S. Jespersen), Salt Lake; adoring sisters and sisters-in-law, Beverly R. Holbrook, Salt Lake, LuJean R. Barlow (William E. Barlow), Bountiful UT, Helen M. Leech (Donald E. Leech), Erma M. Todt (Donald C. Todt), Dawn M. Delvie (William F. Delvie), all of Salt Lake; and finally, Daisy is survived by a multitude of family and friends who loved and cherished her Life.
There will be a viewing for Daisy with family and friends Wed. Dec 26, 2001, 6-8 p.m., Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 801-484-2045. The funeral in remembrance of her exceptional life will be Thurs. Dec 27, 2001, 12 noon, Salt Lake Eagle Gate Center Stake House, 135 N. "A" St. Friends and family may call 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. The interment will follow the service at Wasatch Lawns Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Dr. 801-466-8687. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that any contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Utah Chapter, 1414 E. 4500 S, Suite #2, Salt Lake City, UT 84117, 801-274-1944. Funeral Directors: Holbrook Mortuary.
Suggested edit: Just as the winter solstice was at an end and in the first moments of December 22, 2001, Daisy Richter Morgan age 74, died peacefully in the arms of her beloved husband, John in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Daisy, in a word describes the natural beauty, grace, gentleness, intelligence and sophistication that was so much a part of her nature. One definition of a Daisy is a person or thing that is first rate of its kind. Certainly this is an accurate description of a woman who was an accomplished businessperson, a trained scientist, a skilled artist, and most importantly a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and wife.
Daisy was the youngest of five daughters born to Violet P. and Ransom W. Richter April 30, 1927 in Salt Lake City, UT. She lived her childhood and youth in the rural town of Farmington, UT. Her family was very close knit and always provided her with enormous love and support. As a youth she attended public schools for her primary and secondary education. For her higher education, Daisy attended the University of Utah from 1945 to 1949. She achieved the highest accolades as a student of the university and was initiated into the scholastic honor societies of both Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa. In 1949, the year she graduated from college, she received an award from Phi Sigma, an honorary society of the Biological Sciences as the outstanding student in the field of Biological Sciences.
On June 12, 1950, Daisy married the love of her life, John H. Morgan, Jr., in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they brought into the world four children. Daisy was a devoted mother and loving wife. She spent the early years of her marriage raising her children and creating an exceptionally beautiful home. She excelled in the domestic arts and was a master seamstress as well as an exceptional cook. Daisy loved the arts and always found time for painting, drawing and music.
In 1969 she joined with her husband's business and helped to build several companies. She played an instrumental role in the development of the St. George Hilton Inn, the Hilton Texaco Station, the Tonaquint Townhouse Development and the Southgate Projects in St. George, UT. In 1979 a year after the tragic death of her son, Daisy was asked to oversee new management of the St. George Hilton Inn. She found herself learning the hotel/motel management business in a very short time. True to her nature, Daisy stabilized the business and successfully managed the hotel for the next 14 years. During her tenure she received her C.H.A. or Certified Hotel Administration Certificate. She was one of only seven women in the United States at that time to receive such a prestigious award. In 1986, she was named Innkeeper of the Year for the state of Utah Hotel/Motel Association.
In 1987 as part of a plan for the community development of St. George, UT, Daisy, together with her husband, John Morgan, Royce and Jill Jones and Sylvia Wunderli conceived of the idea of the World Senior Games. The slogan of the games was to help foster worldwide peace, friendship, health, and fun. The games have become enormously successful. The event continues to attract thousands of participants every year and has been generously supported by Jon Huntsman. In 1989 Daisy received the Distinguished Service Award from Dixie College for her role in the development of St. George, UT as a community.
Throughout her life Daisy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Relief Society, Primary, Junior Sunday School and the Young Women's Organization. She was a mentor and teacher and taught through the exemplary way in which she lived her life.
During the last years of her life, Daisy struggled with the debilitating disease of Alzheimer's. In her truest nature she handled the limitations and the disorientation of the disease with the greatest dignity, grace and humor. Her final joy and some of the greatest joys in her life were whistling, singing and dancing with her loving husband, John.
Daisy was preceded in death by her beloved children, John H. Morgan, III (1978), Patricia Morgan (2001), and by her dear sisters, Dorothy Richter (1914), Florence R. Barton (1985). She is survived by her devoted husband, John H. Morgan, Jr., Salt Lake; loving daughters, Victoria Morgan (Mark G. Jones), Cincinnati, OH, Anne Morgan-Jespersen (Roy S. Jespersen), Salt Lake; adoring sisters and sisters-in-law, Beverly R. Holbrook, Salt Lake, LuJean R. Barlow (William E. Barlow), Bountiful UT, Helen M. Leech (Donald E. Leech), Erma M. Todt (Donald C. Todt), Dawn M. Delvie (William F. Delvie), all of Salt Lake; and finally, Daisy is survived by a multitude of family and friends who loved and cherished her Life.
There will be a viewing for Daisy with family and friends Wed. Dec 26, 2001, 6-8 p.m., Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 801-484-2045. The funeral in remembrance of her exceptional life will be Thurs. Dec 27, 2001, 12 noon, Salt Lake Eagle Gate Center Stake House, 135 N. "A" St. Friends and family may call 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. The interment will follow the service at Wasatch Lawns Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Dr. 801-466-8687. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that any contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Utah Chapter, 1414 E. 4500 S, Suite #2, Salt Lake City, UT 84117, 801-274-1944. Funeral Directors: Holbrook Mortuary.
Daisy, in a word describes the natural beauty, grace, gentleness, intelligence and sophistication that was so much a part of her nature. One definition of a Daisy is a person or thing that is first rate of its kind. Certainly this is an accurate description of a woman who was an accomplished businessperson, a trained scientist, a skilled artist, and most importantly a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and wife.
Daisy was the youngest of five daughters born to Violet P. and Ransom W. Richter April 30, 1927 in Salt Lake City, UT. She lived her childhood and youth in the rural town of Farmington, UT. Her family was very close knit and always provided her with enormous love and support. As a youth she attended public schools for her primary and secondary education. For her higher education, Daisy attended the University of Utah from 1945 to 1949. She achieved the highest accolades as a student of the university and was initiated into the scholastic honor societies of both Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa. In 1949, the year she graduated from college, she received an award from Phi Sigma, an honorary society of the Biological Sciences as the outstanding student in the field of Biological Sciences.
On June 12, 1950, Daisy married the love of her life, John H. Morgan, Jr., in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they brought into the world four children. Daisy was a devoted mother and loving wife. She spent the early years of her marriage raising her children and creating an exceptionally beautiful home. She excelled in the domestic arts and was a master seamstress as well as an exceptional cook. Daisy loved the arts and always found time for painting, drawing and music.
In 1969 she joined with her husband's business and helped to build several companies. She played an instrumental role in the development of the St. George Hilton Inn, the Hilton Texaco Station, the Tonaquint Townhouse Development and the Southgate Projects in St. George, UT. In 1979 a year after the tragic death of her son, Daisy was asked to oversee new management of the St. George Hilton Inn. She found herself learning the hotel/motel management business in a very short time. True to her nature, Daisy stabilized the business and successfully managed the hotel for the next 14 years. During her tenure she received her C.H.A. or Certified Hotel Administration Certificate. She was one of only seven women in the United States at that time to receive such a prestigious award. In 1986, she was named Innkeeper of the Year for the state of Utah Hotel/Motel Association.
In 1987 as part of a plan for the community development of St. George, UT, Daisy, together with her husband, John Morgan, Royce and Jill Jones and Sylvia Wunderli conceived of the idea of the World Senior Games. The slogan of the games was to help foster worldwide peace, friendship, health, and fun. The games have become enormously successful. The event continues to attract thousands of participants every year and has been generously supported by Jon Huntsman. In 1989 Daisy received the Distinguished Service Award from Dixie College for her role in the development of St. George, UT as a community.
Throughout her life Daisy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Relief Society, Primary, Junior Sunday School and the Young Women's Organization. She was a mentor and teacher and taught through the exemplary way in which she lived her life.
During the last years of her life, Daisy struggled with the debilitating disease of Alzheimer's. In her truest nature she handled the limitations and the disorientation of the disease with the greatest dignity, grace and humor. Her final joy and some of the greatest joys in her life were whistling, singing and dancing with her loving husband, John.
Daisy was preceded in death by her beloved children, John H. Morgan, III (1978), Patricia Morgan (2001), and by her dear sisters, Dorothy Richter (1914), Florence R. Barton (1985). She is survived by her devoted husband, John H. Morgan, Jr., Salt Lake; loving daughters, Victoria Morgan (Mark G. Jones), Cincinnati, OH, Anne Morgan-Jespersen (Roy S. Jespersen), Salt Lake; adoring sisters and sisters-in-law, Beverly R. Holbrook, Salt Lake, LuJean R. Barlow (William E. Barlow), Bountiful UT, Helen M. Leech (Donald E. Leech), Erma M. Todt (Donald C. Todt), Dawn M. Delvie (William F. Delvie), all of Salt Lake; and finally, Daisy is survived by a multitude of family and friends who loved and cherished her Life.
There will be a viewing for Daisy with family and friends Wed. Dec 26, 2001, 6-8 p.m., Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 801-484-2045. The funeral in remembrance of her exceptional life will be Thurs. Dec 27, 2001, 12 noon, Salt Lake Eagle Gate Center Stake House, 135 N. "A" St. Friends and family may call 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. The interment will follow the service at Wasatch Lawns Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Dr. 801-466-8687. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that any contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Utah Chapter, 1414 E. 4500 S, Suite #2, Salt Lake City, UT 84117, 801-274-1944. Funeral Directors: Holbrook Mortuary.
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