Morgan, Harriet Irene 1926-2020

MORGAN, BOTSFORD, GARDNER, LONG, KALVIK

Posted By: Volunteer Transcriber
Date: 7/13/2021 at 21:35:38

Harriet Irene Morgan
07 Mar 1926 - 13 July 2020

Harrriet passed away Monday morning, July 13, 2020, at Accura Health Care EAST in Newton.

A time of remembrance and celebration of life will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, July 20, 2020, at the Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton, who are entrusted with the arrangements. Visitation will be an hour prior to the services, with burial in the Palo Alto Cemetery. A broadcast of Harriet's service will be Monday, July 20, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. on the Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home and Cremation Services Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be designated to the Newton Salvation Army or to a charity of your choosing.

Harriet Irene Morgan, 94, the daughter of Clyde and Evelyn May (Botsford) Gardner, was born March 7, 1926, in Reasnor. She had attended Newton Schools.

On September 29, 1945, Harriet was united in marriage with Joseph Eldred Morgan, of Newton, in Sacramento, California. She devoted her life to her family and was employed part-time at Maytag Dairy Farm and the deli department at Easter's Super Value. In her later years she was the manager of the Salvation Army thrift store and sold Avon. She was a member of the Newton First United Methodist Church, enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, flowers, garage sales, swing dancing and ringing the Christmas bells for the Salvation Army. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed cooking and going fishing with Clyde.

Harriet is survived by her daughters: Pam Kay Morgan of Westminster, Colorado, Carol Ann Morgan of Newton, Linda Sue Long of Oskaloosa and Kimberly M. Kalvik of Story City; her son Michael Lee Morgan of Chipley, Florida; her seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and many good friends.

Harriet was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joe on Aug. 27, 1994; her son Stephen on Nov. 15, 1995; her sisters Claudine, Evelyn and Marge; brothers: Johnnie and Clyde Gardner Jr.; and a half-brother Robert. {Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, facemasks are encouraged at the services.}

Visitation at Funeral Home
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Monday, July 20, 2020
Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home & Cremation Services
310 N. 2nd Ave. E.
Newton, Iowa, United States

Funeral Service
1:30 pm
Monday, July 20, 2020
Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home & Cremation Services
310 N. 2nd Ave. E.
Newton, Iowa

Final Resting Place
Palo Alto Cemetery
4968 Hwy. S74 S.
Newton, Iowa, United States ~ The Pence Reese Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa 13 July 2020.