ASHTABULA - - Helen Scott Morrison, age 95, died at her home in Ashtabula, Ohio, on Thursday, April 26, 2007.
She was born in Mortlach, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Jan. 13, 1912, the daughter of Geraldine (Ostrander) and William Scott. Following her mother's death when Helen was six years old, the family moved to Ashtabula where Helen graduated from Ashtabula High School.
She then worked for the Illuminating Co. until her marriage to Robert Stanley Morrison on July 22, 1937. She then helped her husband with bookkeeping for all of his various endeavors through their 62 years of marriage.
Helen was active and enjoyed friendships in many community projects. She was a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts, she was a Girl Scout leader, setting a record for cookie sales with the family dining room filled to the ceiling with boxes of cookies. Helen treasured her lifetime membership in the Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of the Hill & Dale Garden Club and was gifted in flower arranging; a member of the Women's Service League; Second Congregational Church; and various bridge clubs, a game in which she excelled. She was a past board member of the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League. Her involvement with the APL encouraged her husband to lead the drive to build the new animal shelter in 1991. The matriarch of Molded Fiber Glass, she served on the board offering her advice and support for many years.
Helen carefully nurtured her family, her gardens and her pets. She provided compassionate homes for many homeless dogs and cats.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, sisters and husband, Robert S. Morrison, in 2002.
Survivors include four children, Richard Scott Morrison of Concord Township, Robert D. (Kirsten) Morrison of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Nancy (Glen) Warner and Louise (Tom) Raffa, both of Ashtabula; nine grandchildren, James, Douglass, Ann, Thomas, Robert, Alec, Garth, Bethany and Hilary; and seven great-grandchildren, Tyra, Jalen, Adil, Aruzhan, Emma, Mac and Alec, whom all live to treasure all moments enjoyed with Grandma. Helen also leaves behind her cherished pet, her dog, "Lady".
Calling Hours will be Monday, April 30, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ashtabula Home of the FLEMING & BILLMAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 526 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula. Per Helen's wishes, services will be a private family grave site event.
Helen requested no flowers, but instead a donation be made to the favorite charity of both hers and Robert's, the Ashtabula Co. Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Road, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004, envelopes will also be at the Funeral Home.
Guest book and obituary on-line at fleming-billman.com.
She was born in Mortlach, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Jan. 13, 1912, the daughter of Geraldine (Ostrander) and William Scott. Following her mother's death when Helen was six years old, the family moved to Ashtabula where Helen graduated from Ashtabula High School.
She then worked for the Illuminating Co. until her marriage to Robert Stanley Morrison on July 22, 1937. She then helped her husband with bookkeeping for all of his various endeavors through their 62 years of marriage.
Helen was active and enjoyed friendships in many community projects. She was a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts, she was a Girl Scout leader, setting a record for cookie sales with the family dining room filled to the ceiling with boxes of cookies. Helen treasured her lifetime membership in the Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of the Hill & Dale Garden Club and was gifted in flower arranging; a member of the Women's Service League; Second Congregational Church; and various bridge clubs, a game in which she excelled. She was a past board member of the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League. Her involvement with the APL encouraged her husband to lead the drive to build the new animal shelter in 1991. The matriarch of Molded Fiber Glass, she served on the board offering her advice and support for many years.
Helen carefully nurtured her family, her gardens and her pets. She provided compassionate homes for many homeless dogs and cats.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, sisters and husband, Robert S. Morrison, in 2002.
Survivors include four children, Richard Scott Morrison of Concord Township, Robert D. (Kirsten) Morrison of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Nancy (Glen) Warner and Louise (Tom) Raffa, both of Ashtabula; nine grandchildren, James, Douglass, Ann, Thomas, Robert, Alec, Garth, Bethany and Hilary; and seven great-grandchildren, Tyra, Jalen, Adil, Aruzhan, Emma, Mac and Alec, whom all live to treasure all moments enjoyed with Grandma. Helen also leaves behind her cherished pet, her dog, "Lady".
Calling Hours will be Monday, April 30, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ashtabula Home of the FLEMING & BILLMAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 526 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula. Per Helen's wishes, services will be a private family grave site event.
Helen requested no flowers, but instead a donation be made to the favorite charity of both hers and Robert's, the Ashtabula Co. Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Road, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004, envelopes will also be at the Funeral Home.
Guest book and obituary on-line at fleming-billman.com.
ASHTABULA - - Helen Scott Morrison, age 95, died at her home in Ashtabula, Ohio, on Thursday, April 26, 2007.
She was born in Mortlach, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Jan. 13, 1912, the daughter of Geraldine (Ostrander) and William Scott. Following her mother's death when Helen was six years old, the family moved to Ashtabula where Helen graduated from Ashtabula High School.
She then worked for the Illuminating Co. until her marriage to Robert Stanley Morrison on July 22, 1937. She then helped her husband with bookkeeping for all of his various endeavors through their 62 years of marriage.
Helen was active and enjoyed friendships in many community projects. She was a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts, she was a Girl Scout leader, setting a record for cookie sales with the family dining room filled to the ceiling with boxes of cookies. Helen treasured her lifetime membership in the Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of the Hill & Dale Garden Club and was gifted in flower arranging; a member of the Women's Service League; Second Congregational Church; and various bridge clubs, a game in which she excelled. She was a past board member of the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League. Her involvement with the APL encouraged her husband to lead the drive to build the new animal shelter in 1991. The matriarch of Molded Fiber Glass, she served on the board offering her advice and support for many years.
Helen carefully nurtured her family, her gardens and her pets. She provided compassionate homes for many homeless dogs and cats.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, sisters and husband, Robert S. Morrison, in 2002.
Survivors include four children, Richard Scott Morrison of Concord Township, Robert D. (Kirsten) Morrison of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Nancy (Glen) Warner and Louise (Tom) Raffa, both of Ashtabula; nine grandchildren, James, Douglass, Ann, Thomas, Robert, Alec, Garth, Bethany and Hilary; and seven great-grandchildren, Tyra, Jalen, Adil, Aruzhan, Emma, Mac and Alec, whom all live to treasure all moments enjoyed with Grandma. Helen also leaves behind her cherished pet, her dog, "Lady".
Calling Hours will be Monday, April 30, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ashtabula Home of the FLEMING & BILLMAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 526 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula. Per Helen's wishes, services will be a private family grave site event.
Helen requested no flowers, but instead a donation be made to the favorite charity of both hers and Robert's, the Ashtabula Co. Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Road, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004, envelopes will also be at the Funeral Home.
Guest book and obituary on-line at fleming-billman.com.
She was born in Mortlach, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Jan. 13, 1912, the daughter of Geraldine (Ostrander) and William Scott. Following her mother's death when Helen was six years old, the family moved to Ashtabula where Helen graduated from Ashtabula High School.
She then worked for the Illuminating Co. until her marriage to Robert Stanley Morrison on July 22, 1937. She then helped her husband with bookkeeping for all of his various endeavors through their 62 years of marriage.
Helen was active and enjoyed friendships in many community projects. She was a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts, she was a Girl Scout leader, setting a record for cookie sales with the family dining room filled to the ceiling with boxes of cookies. Helen treasured her lifetime membership in the Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of the Hill & Dale Garden Club and was gifted in flower arranging; a member of the Women's Service League; Second Congregational Church; and various bridge clubs, a game in which she excelled. She was a past board member of the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League. Her involvement with the APL encouraged her husband to lead the drive to build the new animal shelter in 1991. The matriarch of Molded Fiber Glass, she served on the board offering her advice and support for many years.
Helen carefully nurtured her family, her gardens and her pets. She provided compassionate homes for many homeless dogs and cats.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, sisters and husband, Robert S. Morrison, in 2002.
Survivors include four children, Richard Scott Morrison of Concord Township, Robert D. (Kirsten) Morrison of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Nancy (Glen) Warner and Louise (Tom) Raffa, both of Ashtabula; nine grandchildren, James, Douglass, Ann, Thomas, Robert, Alec, Garth, Bethany and Hilary; and seven great-grandchildren, Tyra, Jalen, Adil, Aruzhan, Emma, Mac and Alec, whom all live to treasure all moments enjoyed with Grandma. Helen also leaves behind her cherished pet, her dog, "Lady".
Calling Hours will be Monday, April 30, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ashtabula Home of the FLEMING & BILLMAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 526 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula. Per Helen's wishes, services will be a private family grave site event.
Helen requested no flowers, but instead a donation be made to the favorite charity of both hers and Robert's, the Ashtabula Co. Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Road, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004, envelopes will also be at the Funeral Home.
Guest book and obituary on-line at fleming-billman.com.
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