Obituary for Douglas F. Morrison Sr.
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, Douglas Forbes Morrison, Sr., father of six children, passed away at the age of 91.
Douglas was born March 24, 1930 in Bexley, Ohio, to Peter and Helene Morrison.
He met Helen Grace Mogan at Jeffrey Manufacturing Company, where they both worked. On September 26, 1953, she was given in marriage by her father, Wayne G Mogan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Helene Morrison; sisters, Faith and Jean; brother, Peter; and great-grandchild, Payton Caldwell. He is survived by his wife, Helen; six children, Rebecca, Doug Jr., J David (Tammy), Kenneth (Cari), Ron (Leslie), Timothy (Elizabeth); sister, Gail Rhonehouse (Larry); nineteen grandchildren, Chris Million, Stephen Million, Colleen Childkneckt, Amy Benavidez, Melanie Richter, Peter Morrison, Niccole Morrison, Ann Morrison, Samantha Morrison, Amy Hall, Brittney Hall, Ron D Morrison, Jr., Kevin Morrison, Heather Shankle, Halen Louro, Kaleigh Morrison, Gavin Morrison, Jameson Morrison, Harley Morrison; and eighteen great grandchildren, Eleanor Million, Louise Million, James Godfrey, Rylie Schildknecht, Caleb Schildknecht, Izabella Benavidez, Bennie Benavidez, Kaleb Richter, Lucas Richter, Aidan and Jocelyn Morrison, Zoey Thompson, Christian Grajales, Ezekiel Grajales, Gabriella Grajales, Jace Hart, Louro, and Van.
Eulogy for Doug Morrison Sr.
Doug wasn't much of a talker, but when he put his mind to something it was going to get done. He was a friendly fellow who quickly and easily made lasting relationships wherever he went. Doug ran track at North high school and graduated in 1948 before landing a job at Ohio Natl. Bank. He got a scar on his chin from running his coupe into a bollard at a gas station. The bollard was fine, the coupe was not.
In 1953 he moved on to work at Jefferies Mfg. in the white print room. There he met a pretty blonde Circleville High School cheerleader named Helen that worked in the management office. Doug would come in early to see her at Finnegan's beer joint where they could get coffee and donuts in the morning. Doug and Helen dated for a year before marrying.
Helen's father Wayne gave Doug the moniker "Shifty" which stuck. Doug had a 1949 Ford with blue dots in the back that made it look "sharp". In the next few years they started a family with daughter Rebecca on Ogden Avenue, Doug junior on Cleveland Avenue and J. David at Doug's' parents' house while their first home on Dixie Court was being built since their current house was being demolished by its owners.
Doug joined a band called the Rhythmaires where he played cornet, trumpet and slide trombone as a side gig to pick up extra money to support his growing family. He played a beautiful version of Sweet Georgia Brown. While living on Dixie Court they had their 3rd son, Ken in 1958. When a 4th son, Ron was born they'd grown out of space so made the move to 439 Binns BLVD. Tim, the baby of the family was born in 1968 and they lived there for 29 years.
Doug was an avid bowler and fast pitch softball first baseman. He had quick enough hands to catch a fly in mid-flight which he was proud to demonstrate when he got the opportunity. He had a 31 year career in the Columbus post office where he worked his way to upper management in the last half. He repeatedly regretted retiring too early.
Dad bought a white dogwood tree to plant in the back yard that he was quite proud of. In his last days, he was still out there watering his beloved tree. My sister Becky had a stone made to commemorate him and his tree. Dad was able to see his beautiful tree bloom in the days before his death.
Doug loved his children, grandchildren and greats and was known to carry jelly beans and lifesavers in his pockets for them as his father Peter had done. If ever asked how he was doing, he was always "perfect".
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, Douglas Forbes Morrison, Sr., father of six children, passed away at the age of 91.
Douglas was born March 24, 1930 in Bexley, Ohio, to Peter and Helene Morrison.
He met Helen Grace Mogan at Jeffrey Manufacturing Company, where they both worked. On September 26, 1953, she was given in marriage by her father, Wayne G Mogan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Helene Morrison; sisters, Faith and Jean; brother, Peter; and great-grandchild, Payton Caldwell. He is survived by his wife, Helen; six children, Rebecca, Doug Jr., J David (Tammy), Kenneth (Cari), Ron (Leslie), Timothy (Elizabeth); sister, Gail Rhonehouse (Larry); nineteen grandchildren, Chris Million, Stephen Million, Colleen Childkneckt, Amy Benavidez, Melanie Richter, Peter Morrison, Niccole Morrison, Ann Morrison, Samantha Morrison, Amy Hall, Brittney Hall, Ron D Morrison, Jr., Kevin Morrison, Heather Shankle, Halen Louro, Kaleigh Morrison, Gavin Morrison, Jameson Morrison, Harley Morrison; and eighteen great grandchildren, Eleanor Million, Louise Million, James Godfrey, Rylie Schildknecht, Caleb Schildknecht, Izabella Benavidez, Bennie Benavidez, Kaleb Richter, Lucas Richter, Aidan and Jocelyn Morrison, Zoey Thompson, Christian Grajales, Ezekiel Grajales, Gabriella Grajales, Jace Hart, Louro, and Van.
Eulogy for Doug Morrison Sr.
Doug wasn't much of a talker, but when he put his mind to something it was going to get done. He was a friendly fellow who quickly and easily made lasting relationships wherever he went. Doug ran track at North high school and graduated in 1948 before landing a job at Ohio Natl. Bank. He got a scar on his chin from running his coupe into a bollard at a gas station. The bollard was fine, the coupe was not.
In 1953 he moved on to work at Jefferies Mfg. in the white print room. There he met a pretty blonde Circleville High School cheerleader named Helen that worked in the management office. Doug would come in early to see her at Finnegan's beer joint where they could get coffee and donuts in the morning. Doug and Helen dated for a year before marrying.
Helen's father Wayne gave Doug the moniker "Shifty" which stuck. Doug had a 1949 Ford with blue dots in the back that made it look "sharp". In the next few years they started a family with daughter Rebecca on Ogden Avenue, Doug junior on Cleveland Avenue and J. David at Doug's' parents' house while their first home on Dixie Court was being built since their current house was being demolished by its owners.
Doug joined a band called the Rhythmaires where he played cornet, trumpet and slide trombone as a side gig to pick up extra money to support his growing family. He played a beautiful version of Sweet Georgia Brown. While living on Dixie Court they had their 3rd son, Ken in 1958. When a 4th son, Ron was born they'd grown out of space so made the move to 439 Binns BLVD. Tim, the baby of the family was born in 1968 and they lived there for 29 years.
Doug was an avid bowler and fast pitch softball first baseman. He had quick enough hands to catch a fly in mid-flight which he was proud to demonstrate when he got the opportunity. He had a 31 year career in the Columbus post office where he worked his way to upper management in the last half. He repeatedly regretted retiring too early.
Dad bought a white dogwood tree to plant in the back yard that he was quite proud of. In his last days, he was still out there watering his beloved tree. My sister Becky had a stone made to commemorate him and his tree. Dad was able to see his beautiful tree bloom in the days before his death.
Doug loved his children, grandchildren and greats and was known to carry jelly beans and lifesavers in his pockets for them as his father Peter had done. If ever asked how he was doing, he was always "perfect".
Obituary for Douglas F. Morrison Sr.
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, Douglas Forbes Morrison, Sr., father of six children, passed away at the age of 91.
Douglas was born March 24, 1930 in Bexley, Ohio, to Peter and Helene Morrison.
He met Helen Grace Mogan at Jeffrey Manufacturing Company, where they both worked. On September 26, 1953, she was given in marriage by her father, Wayne G Mogan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Helene Morrison; sisters, Faith and Jean; brother, Peter; and great-grandchild, Payton Caldwell. He is survived by his wife, Helen; six children, Rebecca, Doug Jr., J David (Tammy), Kenneth (Cari), Ron (Leslie), Timothy (Elizabeth); sister, Gail Rhonehouse (Larry); nineteen grandchildren, Chris Million, Stephen Million, Colleen Childkneckt, Amy Benavidez, Melanie Richter, Peter Morrison, Niccole Morrison, Ann Morrison, Samantha Morrison, Amy Hall, Brittney Hall, Ron D Morrison, Jr., Kevin Morrison, Heather Shankle, Halen Louro, Kaleigh Morrison, Gavin Morrison, Jameson Morrison, Harley Morrison; and eighteen great grandchildren, Eleanor Million, Louise Million, James Godfrey, Rylie Schildknecht, Caleb Schildknecht, Izabella Benavidez, Bennie Benavidez, Kaleb Richter, Lucas Richter, Aidan and Jocelyn Morrison, Zoey Thompson, Christian Grajales, Ezekiel Grajales, Gabriella Grajales, Jace Hart, Louro, and Van.
Eulogy for Doug Morrison Sr.
Doug wasn't much of a talker, but when he put his mind to something it was going to get done. He was a friendly fellow who quickly and easily made lasting relationships wherever he went. Doug ran track at North high school and graduated in 1948 before landing a job at Ohio Natl. Bank. He got a scar on his chin from running his coupe into a bollard at a gas station. The bollard was fine, the coupe was not.
In 1953 he moved on to work at Jefferies Mfg. in the white print room. There he met a pretty blonde Circleville High School cheerleader named Helen that worked in the management office. Doug would come in early to see her at Finnegan's beer joint where they could get coffee and donuts in the morning. Doug and Helen dated for a year before marrying.
Helen's father Wayne gave Doug the moniker "Shifty" which stuck. Doug had a 1949 Ford with blue dots in the back that made it look "sharp". In the next few years they started a family with daughter Rebecca on Ogden Avenue, Doug junior on Cleveland Avenue and J. David at Doug's' parents' house while their first home on Dixie Court was being built since their current house was being demolished by its owners.
Doug joined a band called the Rhythmaires where he played cornet, trumpet and slide trombone as a side gig to pick up extra money to support his growing family. He played a beautiful version of Sweet Georgia Brown. While living on Dixie Court they had their 3rd son, Ken in 1958. When a 4th son, Ron was born they'd grown out of space so made the move to 439 Binns BLVD. Tim, the baby of the family was born in 1968 and they lived there for 29 years.
Doug was an avid bowler and fast pitch softball first baseman. He had quick enough hands to catch a fly in mid-flight which he was proud to demonstrate when he got the opportunity. He had a 31 year career in the Columbus post office where he worked his way to upper management in the last half. He repeatedly regretted retiring too early.
Dad bought a white dogwood tree to plant in the back yard that he was quite proud of. In his last days, he was still out there watering his beloved tree. My sister Becky had a stone made to commemorate him and his tree. Dad was able to see his beautiful tree bloom in the days before his death.
Doug loved his children, grandchildren and greats and was known to carry jelly beans and lifesavers in his pockets for them as his father Peter had done. If ever asked how he was doing, he was always "perfect".
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, Douglas Forbes Morrison, Sr., father of six children, passed away at the age of 91.
Douglas was born March 24, 1930 in Bexley, Ohio, to Peter and Helene Morrison.
He met Helen Grace Mogan at Jeffrey Manufacturing Company, where they both worked. On September 26, 1953, she was given in marriage by her father, Wayne G Mogan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Helene Morrison; sisters, Faith and Jean; brother, Peter; and great-grandchild, Payton Caldwell. He is survived by his wife, Helen; six children, Rebecca, Doug Jr., J David (Tammy), Kenneth (Cari), Ron (Leslie), Timothy (Elizabeth); sister, Gail Rhonehouse (Larry); nineteen grandchildren, Chris Million, Stephen Million, Colleen Childkneckt, Amy Benavidez, Melanie Richter, Peter Morrison, Niccole Morrison, Ann Morrison, Samantha Morrison, Amy Hall, Brittney Hall, Ron D Morrison, Jr., Kevin Morrison, Heather Shankle, Halen Louro, Kaleigh Morrison, Gavin Morrison, Jameson Morrison, Harley Morrison; and eighteen great grandchildren, Eleanor Million, Louise Million, James Godfrey, Rylie Schildknecht, Caleb Schildknecht, Izabella Benavidez, Bennie Benavidez, Kaleb Richter, Lucas Richter, Aidan and Jocelyn Morrison, Zoey Thompson, Christian Grajales, Ezekiel Grajales, Gabriella Grajales, Jace Hart, Louro, and Van.
Eulogy for Doug Morrison Sr.
Doug wasn't much of a talker, but when he put his mind to something it was going to get done. He was a friendly fellow who quickly and easily made lasting relationships wherever he went. Doug ran track at North high school and graduated in 1948 before landing a job at Ohio Natl. Bank. He got a scar on his chin from running his coupe into a bollard at a gas station. The bollard was fine, the coupe was not.
In 1953 he moved on to work at Jefferies Mfg. in the white print room. There he met a pretty blonde Circleville High School cheerleader named Helen that worked in the management office. Doug would come in early to see her at Finnegan's beer joint where they could get coffee and donuts in the morning. Doug and Helen dated for a year before marrying.
Helen's father Wayne gave Doug the moniker "Shifty" which stuck. Doug had a 1949 Ford with blue dots in the back that made it look "sharp". In the next few years they started a family with daughter Rebecca on Ogden Avenue, Doug junior on Cleveland Avenue and J. David at Doug's' parents' house while their first home on Dixie Court was being built since their current house was being demolished by its owners.
Doug joined a band called the Rhythmaires where he played cornet, trumpet and slide trombone as a side gig to pick up extra money to support his growing family. He played a beautiful version of Sweet Georgia Brown. While living on Dixie Court they had their 3rd son, Ken in 1958. When a 4th son, Ron was born they'd grown out of space so made the move to 439 Binns BLVD. Tim, the baby of the family was born in 1968 and they lived there for 29 years.
Doug was an avid bowler and fast pitch softball first baseman. He had quick enough hands to catch a fly in mid-flight which he was proud to demonstrate when he got the opportunity. He had a 31 year career in the Columbus post office where he worked his way to upper management in the last half. He repeatedly regretted retiring too early.
Dad bought a white dogwood tree to plant in the back yard that he was quite proud of. In his last days, he was still out there watering his beloved tree. My sister Becky had a stone made to commemorate him and his tree. Dad was able to see his beautiful tree bloom in the days before his death.
Doug loved his children, grandchildren and greats and was known to carry jelly beans and lifesavers in his pockets for them as his father Peter had done. If ever asked how he was doing, he was always "perfect".
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