Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

Robert Dick Morganson

Robert Dick “Uncle Bob” Morganson passed away peacefully on 22 February 2017 in Provo, Utah. Born 18 December 1938 to James Agustus and Mary Rebecca (Reid) Morganson in Springville Utah, he spent most of his life on his family’s West Mountain farm. He enjoyed working a small herd of cattle and helping in the harvest of hay. 

Uncle Bob is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was faithful in fulfilling many callings, including a fulltime mission to Northern California. He cherished and spoke often of his missionary experiences and appreciated any opportunity to teach. 

It is doubtful that Uncle Bob realized the impact that he had on the lives of many individuals. He was a friend to everyone he met and loved his family dearly. Uncle Bob taught himself to play several musical instruments including the guitar, banjo, harmonica and had a wonderful singing voice. He looked forward to performing at Dalton’s Restaurant in Payson, where owner Sandy Huff and staff treated him like gold. Here he enjoyed filling special requests, especially any Elvis Presley impersonation. 

Though his body began giving way many years ago, his mind remained sharp, calling nieces and nephews just to check in or to say goodnight. Even though he did not have the strength to hold his phone to his ear, he would ask a nurse or an aide to dial numbers, and continued “checking in” up to the end. 

Uncle Bob is survived by nieces and nephews: Kathleen Christensen, Dennis, Kelly (Rebecca), Tim, Karen (Randi Watson), and Kristi Morganson, Tina (James) Samuels, Jerry, Lyn, and Sandra Tanner, Darrel (Jackie) Kendall, Shirlene Buckley, Brenda Kendall, Richard (Kathleen) Kendall, and many great nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents and siblings: Lena (Pete) Goodwine, Reed Morganson, Wallace (Beth) Morganson, Grace (Bill) Tanner, Marion (Elwin) Kendall and quite a few nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank Jared, Stacey and all of the Encompass Hospice and Home Health team and the nurses and aids at Provo Nursing and Rehabilitation. Each lovingly cared for Uncle Bob during his final months. Also, thank you to Michael and Walker Family Mortuary. 

Funeral sevices will be held Thursday, March 2, 2017, 11:00 a.m. in the West Mtn. 3rd Ward Chapel, 902 West 400 North, where friends may call 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerobits.com