97, of Chula Vista, CA, formerly of Galesburg, IL, died at 4:12 PM Saturday, July 19, 2008 in Chula Vista.
She was born on June 15, 1911 in Galesburg to Gus and Mary Holmes Ekwall. She married Leo W. “Curly” Morrison on September 15, 1938 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on October 7, 1974.
She is survived by two sons, Michael L. (Victoria) Morrison of Chatsworth, CA and Stephen E. (Lorraine) Morrison of Chula Vista. She also leaves four grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her older sisters, Ruth (Olander), Ethyl (Freeburg), Mildred (Carlson); and her brother, Wallace “Pete” Ekwall.
She attended Galesburg Schools and graduated from Galesburg High School. She graduated from Augustana Hospital School of Nursing in 1932 and was a nurse anesthetist and clinical nurse for Doctor William Johnson and at the Galesburg Clinic for many years. She was active in the music parents group at Hitchcock Junior High School, becoming president of that organization. She was president of the Corpus Christi Altar and Rosary Society and was active in PTA groups. In her later years, she organized a seniors’ croquet league in Ojai, California, and a seniors’ Welcome Wagon in Grover Beach, California. She was active and engaged in life and read many books and was also a talented seamstress, making many of her own clothes.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, July 25, 2008 at Hinchliff – Pearson �\” West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Tim Anderson officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, July 24, 2008 at the Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to the San Diego Hospice Foundation, 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103. Online condolences may be left at www.h-p-w.com.