Jeffrey Morrow Obituary

Jeff's Obituary.


Jeffrey R. Morrow
January 20, 1956 ~ May 25, 2011

Jeffrey Robert Morrow. 55. passed away at his Salt Lake City home, May 25, 2011, after a valiant 2 year battle with brain cancer. Born January 20, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Charlotte and Robert E. Morrow. Attended Highland High School, BYU, and received a BS in Finance from the University of Utah. Jeff was a devoted member of the LDS Church and served a mission in Rochester NY. He married Terri Gunn Morrow, whom he loved and honored his entire life, on September 1, 1977 in the Salt Lake Temple.

Jeff attended Northwestern University and received an MBA. He worked for the FSLIC, Dean Witter and Coldwell Banker. His real passion was working alongside his wife to help people find the perfect home to raise their families. Jeff was active in Rotary and local politics.



Jeff served in various LDS Church capacities as a bishop, High Council Member, and Mission President of the NYNY South Mission from 2003-2006. He stressed to his missionaries the importance of making and keeping covenants which he did throughout his mortal life.



Jeff loved people and never forgot a name. He will always be remembered for his enthusiasm and love for life. He is survived by his parents, Charlotte and Robert Morrow, loving wife; Terri, children; Russell Morrow and Jessica Gardner (John), and his adoring grandchildren; Jayne and Reagan Morrow, and Elizabeth, Thomas, and Ryan Gardner. He is also survived by brothers; Gregg (Sue), Dave (Francine), Dan (Amy), Rob, Sisters; Lynn Somol, Joy (Gordon) Buddell, Jan (Frank) Barney, and many nieces and nephews.



A viewing will be held in his honor Tuesday, May 31 from 6-8 pm at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South. A funeral will be held the following day, Wednesday, June 1, at 11:00 am with a viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Monument Park Stake Center. 1320 South Wasatch Drive, Salt Lake, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the LDS General Missionary Fund. On-line condolences www.larkincares.com.

You made it Dad!!

We wanted to let you all know of Jeff's passing Wednesday (May 25).  He was followed by hospice for less than a week and passed away at home with my mom and I by his side.  I can tell you that his last few hours I watched my mother and father together and have no question they are sure they will be together again.  What a sweet reuinion that will be someday. We will miss him more than we can imagine but are so relieved his suffering is over.  The Lord blessed him to go quickly.  We are doing fine and are greatful for all the condolences.  I will post the obituary here but it will be in the paper Sunday and Tuesday.  The viewing is planned for Tuesday night (Larkin Sunset Lawn) from 6-8pm and the funeral is Wednesday at 11am (viewing from 9:30-10:30).  Jeff will be remembered as a true and valiant servant of the Lord and by me as the worlds best Dad! Our hearts are full of sorrow but also of love for being blessed with such a wonderful man in our lives!   Love, Jessica

jeff's update!

This is an entry from Jeff's daughter Jessica.  My parents asked that I update his status on here while they are busy with more important health care needs.  Jeff had a brain tumor return in December and has since been battling the treatments to minimize its growth.  At this time he is in good spirits as he always is.  His positive outlook and endless energy have been keeping him going.  He has had several complications recently that have needed hospital stays but he is now comfortably at home being taken very good care of by my great mom. We would love to see many of you but due to his low platelet levels and weakened immune system he is very susceptible to catching germs.  Phone calls are also hard because he is having a hard time verbally communicating his thoughts but he can understand when being talked to.  We encourage all of you to leave messages on this blog and I will be certain to read them all to him daily.  As well as any hand written letters.  But, most importantly would be your prayers with him and my mom as they are dealing with this battle.  I can only tell you that watching my parents go through this trial has shown me how much they love each other and how much they rely on the gospel in their lives! I am very proud to be their daughter because of  the strength they have both shown through this difficult time.  I will update more frequently and I will see if I can post pictures soon!

Senior Citizen This Week

This Thursday, I will reach the grand old age of 55 (actual senior citizen by many companies).  For example, we can order off the Senior Citizen menu at Denny's and we qualify for the seniors drink at many Wendy's.  The reason I mention this, is I was quite concerned I would never see this birthdate!  I do feel pretty well except some annoying aging characteristics - maybe it is just cancer symptoms such as weak joints, fatigue, failing eyesight, high blood pressure, and short term memory challenges - either way I am going to count them as signs of aging now that I am officially a Senior Citizen.

We visited the Huntsman Cancer Institute this past week four times (from 7:00 am to 10:30 pm)  and have found it to be an incredibly well appointed medical facility for those with cancer.  We met a couple that is just a few years younger than we.  They come here from Delaware every six months as their physician moved here from there.   Here are the new physicians assigned to work through my case.  On the left is Dr. Adam Cohen and on the right is Dr. Howard Colman.  Dr. Colman is the lead physician but he has assigned Dr. Cohen to help bring in the new patients from IMC.  It is amazing to see how detailed his recollection was of the IMC files - not a beat seemed to be missed in the transition.

   Besides the competency level, we are surprised at the quality of the furnishings of Huntsman Cancer Institute.  This picture was taken from the 6th floor cafe, The Pointe.  You might notice the unobstructed view of downtown SLC in the background.  It is really quite impressive.  From the first picture, you will notice some serious construction to double the size of the hospital.  The first half has 50 hospital beds, the lab testing area, 5 clinics, an IV infusion area, a testing area with X-Ray, MRI, CAT Scan, other imaging testing, a surgery area and a pharmacy.  The new addition will double the size of the hospital beds to 100 and add more attractive IV infusion area and a nicer laboratory testing area.  Go up there sometime, you will be amazed at the quality of the contribution from the Huntsmans to our community.  Just go to the front door and there will be some young men ready to valet your vehicle for free.

Each waiting area has a picture puzzle to attract the attention of the patients and those waiting for them.  Interestingly, we have been doing some Eric Dowdle puzzles at our home to keep our minds active.  We have done the New York, Las Vegas and Bear Lake puzzles as we have enjoyed each area.  Here is our New York City puzzle - besides Manhattan, Brooklyn is connected by the Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan and then by the Verrazano Bridge at the top of the map to Staten Island. 

We still need to get the 500 piece puzzles of Washington DC, Chicago, SLC and something from Los Angeles to get all of the places that have importance to us.  We intend to frame each puzzle and enjoy them in our home - just as there is a 32,000 piece puzzle framed up at Huntsman.  The puzzle was given to one of the grandson's of Jon Huntsman as a joke that he would never get it completed.  It took him 6 months to get it ready for framing and hanging on the third floor.  I will try to get a picture of it later.