1933
Norman
2009
Norman C. Morris
April 29, 1933 — February 27, 2009
Norman C. Morris, 75, of East Moline, died February 27, 2009 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 1, 2009 from 3-7 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Private graveside services will be at National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Norman was born April 29, 1933 in Emma, GA to Leslie and Naomi (Autrey) Cantrell. He married Thelma Peterson on February 24, 1952 in East Moline.
Norman worked for the Arsenal for 31 years and retired in 1983 as a supervisor of the Hydro-Electric Plant.
Norman was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran. He was on the East Moline Park Board from 1995-2001. He organized and ran a concession during Ride the River with the proceeds going to the construction and improvements for Empire Park. He also volunteered to help with the maintenance of the parks. He was on the East Moline UTHS Swim Board for three years. In 1998 he received the Illinois Quad City Police Department Citizen Academy Certificate of Training and in 2001 he received East Moline Citizen of the Year Award.
Norman donated blood for over 50 years through the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. He enjoyed growing orchids and taking pride in his yard. He also enjoyed baking bread, cooking, and woodworking with his grandchildren
He is survived by
Wife Thelma Morris
Children Judith (Dave) Townsend Aurora, IL
Brian Morris East Moline
Grandchildren Ethan (Amanda) Bruce Durand, IL
Evan Bruce East Moline
Brothers Michael Morris Covington, GA
Ben (Cynthia) Morris Covington, GA
Alan (Sandy) Morris Oxford, GA
Stephen (Nettie) Morris Covington, GA
many nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Kathleen Seacrest.
Online condolences may be expressed to Norman's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
Visitation will be Sunday, March 1, 2009 from 3-7 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Private graveside services will be at National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Norman was born April 29, 1933 in Emma, GA to Leslie and Naomi (Autrey) Cantrell. He married Thelma Peterson on February 24, 1952 in East Moline.
Norman worked for the Arsenal for 31 years and retired in 1983 as a supervisor of the Hydro-Electric Plant.
Norman was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran. He was on the East Moline Park Board from 1995-2001. He organized and ran a concession during Ride the River with the proceeds going to the construction and improvements for Empire Park. He also volunteered to help with the maintenance of the parks. He was on the East Moline UTHS Swim Board for three years. In 1998 he received the Illinois Quad City Police Department Citizen Academy Certificate of Training and in 2001 he received East Moline Citizen of the Year Award.
Norman donated blood for over 50 years through the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. He enjoyed growing orchids and taking pride in his yard. He also enjoyed baking bread, cooking, and woodworking with his grandchildren
He is survived by
Wife Thelma Morris
Children Judith (Dave) Townsend Aurora, IL
Brian Morris East Moline
Grandchildren Ethan (Amanda) Bruce Durand, IL
Evan Bruce East Moline
Brothers Michael Morris Covington, GA
Ben (Cynthia) Morris Covington, GA
Alan (Sandy) Morris Oxford, GA
Stephen (Nettie) Morris Covington, GA
many nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Kathleen Seacrest.
Online condolences may be expressed to Norman's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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