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JAMES DUDLEY MORROW
Date of Passing: Mar 30, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJAMES DUDLEY MORROW It is with great sadness that I must announce the sudden passing of James Dudley Morrow on Friday, March 30, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. Left to cherish Dudley's memory is his soul mate and loving wife of 51 and one half years, Valerie, his sister, Vera Maxwell, nieces Doreen (Ken), Kim (Lorne), nephews Dennis (Wendy), Danny (Garlen), Jim (Roslyn), brother Ken Morrow (Jean), niece Rhonda (Jim) and their children Scott and Janelle, nephews Kevin and Laurie, sisters Grace Olsen and her family, Carol Stiff (David) and their family, and Donna Hanks (Charlie) and their family, brother David, brother-in-law Fred Narozniak (Nettie), niece Wendy, great-niece Arianna. great-nephews Nicholas, and Joshua, nephew Fred Jr. (Sue) and great-niece Jazzlyn, and brother-in-law, Allan Currie. He is also survived by sister-in-law Audrey Morrow, nieces Connie, Susan (Will) and their family, Kate (Fraser) and their family, and nephew Jamie. He is survived by numerous other nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews. Dudley took great pride in being referred to as our white parent and grandfather by Jessie, Marifel, Jessica and Kim Pamintuan and will be greatly missed by all of them. He was predeceased by his parents, Wesley and Jeannette Morrow, his in-laws, John and Nellie Narozniak, infant son, brothers Garth and Brian Morrow, brothers-in-law, Keith Maxwell, Tony Olsen, and sisters-in-law Darlene Parisien and Yvonne Currie. Dudley was born in the R.M. of Louise in Manitoba and was educated in Pilot Mound, Manitoba. When he moved to Winnipeg, at the age of 19 years, he took his Jr. Accountancy course in Winnipeg. After graduating he began his employment career of five years with Inman Motors where he met Valerie, the love of his life. After a short period of dating they got married in 1960 and Dudley changed careers. For the next 50 years and until the day he died Dudley enjoyed his lifelong relationship with the construction industry. He was employed by Albert Gross of Gross Cartage and Dick Mulder of Mulder Construction. Dudley was the only person I knew who enjoyed going to work as much at the age of 25 as he did at the age of 76!! Whether Dudley was acting in the capacity of Dispatcher or General Manager he treated his co-workers as his extended family - he not only knew their names, aspirations, etc. but also knew about the person's children and what they were doing and what direction their lives were taking. He enjoyed arranging for summer employment to many of the employee's children and showing them the ropes . He enjoyed going to see their children at their hockey games or whatever they were involved in. He followed their career paths and was concerned for their safety when one of them went to serve our country in another country. Many of Dudley's relationships with numerous industry members became very dear friends - especially Ken and Sim Bednarz. Dudley loved his sports - he was an avid fan of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Winnipeg Jets. He enjoyed playing softball with the Mulder group in the early years and in his later years he took up the game of golf and became hooked on it. While wintering in Mesa, Arizona he would play as many times as three times a week. Dudley enjoyed his yearly fishing / bonding trips with his in-laws . This tradition began in the 1970s and it went from the fathers-in-law to the brothers-in-law to the inclusion of his nephew Fred Jr. in most recent years. Dudley enjoyed travelling and he and Valerie spent many happy times in various countries travelling by car, train, escorted tours, ships, and air travel. They travelled from coast to coast in Canada, throughout much of the United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Panama Canal and many parts of Europe. Dudley enjoyed his solo trip to Seoul, Korea. In 2006 Dudley and Valerie settled down to snowbirding in the Ranchos at Val Vista Village in Mesa, AZ where he became very involved in the community. He loved all the potluck dinners, singing Karaoke, Saturday night dances, golfing, rangering, visiting with friends and neighbours, nourishing many new friendships, co-chairing the Canada Day event and most recently becoming the President of the Computer Club. He will be missed by all. Dudley was an active member of Westminster United Church serving on the Property Management committee. He enjoyed his many friendships. Valerie wishes to thank all those who assisted her in arranging for Dudley to be returned to Winnipeg and during the many trying times in Arizona especially to Teresa and Jim Young. Also many thanks for all the support, hugs, food, cards, etc. from everyone at Val Vista Villages. Special thanks to Dave Beaton, Gene Schultz, Jennie Mace and all those who were with Dudley at Dreamland Golf Course. Also special thanks to Shirley Christopherson, Barbara Howard, Daisy Hains, Gert Schultz, Joel and Joanne Spykerman, Dick and Shirley Davis, Jerianne Rimert, Tom and Arlene Rimert. Please forgive me for not naming all of you personally - I appreciate every hug and message of support and cards. Dudley would be so proud of all of you. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 12 at 11:00 a.m. at Westminster United Church, NW Maryland and Westminster with Rev. Robert Campbell officiating. Interment to follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 07, 2012
Condolences & Memories (17 entries)
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Valerie, our deepest sympathy in your sudden loss of Dudley. I regret not meeting Dudley when I met you at the golf course in Pilot Mound in the fall of 2010. Bob & Lynn Heale - Posted by: Vernalyn (Morrow) Heale (3rd cousin) on: Apr 12, 2012
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Valerie, our Love and Hugs go out to you today and want you to know we are thinking of You! Lois & Maureen will be there to represent us, and we want you to know we are arranging a tribute to Dudley through ST Mary's University in Calgary towards the Louise Hughes Bursary in lieu of Flowers. All of us at VVV are saddened by this loss of a Special Man! - Posted by: Blue Sky Quilters of Val Vista Village (Friends) on: Apr 12, 2012
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Our condolences go out to Valerie and family. We always enjoyed meeting up with Dudley at family get-togethers. He was a very caring and thoughtful person, always greeted us with a smile. - Posted by: Ruth and Dennis Stewart (cousin) on: Apr 11, 2012
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Saddened by the loss, Dudley was a real blessing to be around, I will always remember his smiling face, our hearts and prayers are with you Valerie, may the peace of God rest upon you. - Posted by: dean morrow (cousin?) on: Apr 10, 2012
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It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to our white dad/grand dad. Forever, he will remain a part of our hearts and our memories. Our deepest condolences to Val at the loss of her best friend and soulmate. Please know that we will be here for you always. Love and regards, Jessie, Marifel, Jessica and Kimmy (Climaco) Pamintuan - Posted by: Jessie, Marifel, Jessica & Kim Pamintuan (Honorary adopted kids/grandkids) on: Apr 10, 2012
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We are so saddened by Dudley's passing. We enjoyed his company in Mesa, especially at Saturday morning coffee. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Valerie at this difficult time. Hugs. - Posted by: Marian & Walt (Friends) on: Apr 10, 2012
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Dudley was a great man who would always give you the time of day. He will be sadly missed by all who new him in the business side of his life. My condolences and deepest sympathies. - Posted by: Todd Dokken (Business associate) on: Apr 09, 2012
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We are saddened to hear of Dudley's sudden passing but are very glad that we had a good visit with both of you in Mesa. We will always remember our good times together throughout the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Ken and Norma McNicol () on: Apr 08, 2012
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Yes, we agree. What a beautiful tribute written to reflect the soul of a wonderful man! The cream of the crop! Valerie, family, and friends our deepest sympathies in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Bud & Esther Platt and family (Friend / Family) on: Apr 08, 2012
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Our deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Hope and Ray Sommers (Your former neighbors in Riverdale) on: Apr 08, 2012
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What a beautiful tribute written to reflect the soul of a beautiful man! So sorry for your loss Valerie and family. We are thinking of you from across the miles. Sending our deepest sympathies. Love & Blessings wrapped in a virtual hug xxx - Posted by: Kim,Martin & Kyle Spooner (Friends) on: Apr 08, 2012
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It is with much sadness that we read about the passing of Dudley. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Valerie and the family. May you all remain strong at this very difficult time in your life. - Posted by: Ernie & Donna (friends) on: Apr 08, 2012
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Both Paul and Sharon worked with Dudley - at different times and loved Dudleys humerous ways and easy going attitude always shown even in stressful times. Your hospitality shown to us in Mesa will never be forgotten. Thank you Val and Dudley. - Posted by: Paul and Sharon Sarna (Friends) on: Apr 07, 2012
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Dudley was well respected in the the construction industry and I for one appreciated the honesty and integrity in dealing with him over the years. - Posted by: Don Penner (Bussiness associate) on: Apr 07, 2012
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Dudley was a great man who could always make you smile. Sincere condolences to Valerie, family and their friends. - Posted by: Shirley Timm-Rudolph (Friend) on: Apr 07, 2012
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Our Deepest cndolences at this time of sorrow - Posted by: Pat and Bill Colbourne (Friend) on: Apr 07, 2012
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Our Deepfelt condolences at this time of sorrow Pat and Bill Colbourne - Posted by: James Dudley Morrow (Friend) on: Apr 07, 2012
