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!