Jack Richard Morris
November 26, 1932 ~ January 18, 2020
Jack Richard Morris, 87, Retired CEO of Downing & Lahey Mortuaries, died Saturday, January 18, 2020. Viewing will be from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Wednesday, January 22, and from 8:00 am – 9:00 pm, Thursday, January 23, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm, Friday, January 24, 2020, at First United Methodist Church. Jack was involved in his profession both locally and nationally, serving as a past President of the Kansas Funeral Directors Association as well as a past member of the Board of Directors of Selected Independent Funeral Homes. A lifelong Wichitan, Jack was a longtime member and past President of Crestview Country Club. He was also a charter member of the East Wichita Rotary Club and a member of the Wichita Executives’ Association. He will be remembered for his love of golf, woodworking, and Jayhawk basketball. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie Morris. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marlane of Wichita; children, Leslie (Peter Mills) Morris of Stow, MA, John (June) Morris of Corvallis, OR, Steve (Nancy) Morris of West Boylston, MA, Tom (Jennifer) Morris of Wichita, Sandy (Mike) English of Colorado Springs, CO; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-granddaughters and 1 on the way; sister, Sharon (Earl) Adamy of Pinetop, AZ. Memorials have been established with: Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Ste. 800, Miami, FL 33131; Wichita Junior Golf Foundation, 58 E. Via Verde St., Wichita, KS 67230.
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I had the pleasure of having business dealings with Mr. Morris, and his son Tom Morris for many years. Both exhibited the utmost in fairness and professionalism in every transaction. Tom was always a mirror of his father. I was privileged to have my father mentor me in business. Tom has been privileged as well. May God Bless Jack Morris.
Dear Steve and Nancy, I’m so sorry for your loss. May the memories you hold of your dad always be comforting to you and your family. Ken Peterson
How fortunate I was to enter into the Jack Morris family and be a part of his life. From my initial introduction and throughout our interactions over almost 30 years Jack was always kind, gracious, welcoming, considerate, loving, and nice to be around. He will be missed but never forgotten!
Oh, I’m so sorry for your loss. What an outstanding gentleman! Blessings to all your family. Thinking of you, Tom… hang in there, brother!
In memory of Jack Richard Morris, Scott Morris lit a candle
I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was such a kind soul; showing such compassion and kindness when our parents passed away. I hope the family will gain peace in their many memories of Jack. He will be missed, both as a wonderful cousin and caring man.
Rest Jack, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation.
We will miss our good friend. With our heart felt sympathy . Don and Faith Ablah
We will miss our good friend. Our heart felt sympathy, Don and Faith Ablah
Thank you Jack, for being an incredible mentor. Rest In Peace.
Jack Morris is a great example of how to handle yourself in business as well as in everyday action.. He was the consummate professional, a true gentleman and someone I have always admired. God bless the Morris family in this trying and difficult time.
Jack Morris was a good brother-in-law and was always kind and gracious to me and family over the years. May God Bless Jack, Marlane and Family. Ed Hammelman
We extend our thoughts and prayers to you as you celebrate Jack Morris. We know through the extension of his offspring Steve Morris, that he was a remarkable person. We hope your wonderful memories help you find peace. Love, the Schappler, Banatwala, Young families.
In memory of Jack Richard Morris, Pat Mcclellan lit a candle
Marlane and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May the sweet memories be close in your hearts, may the kindnesses of others bring you comfort, and may this family time together support you in your tomorrows. With sympathy, kindness and support ❣️ Love, Pat McClellan and Marty Leppke
He was part of my family and will be greatly missed. He was always so kind to me.
Jack’s and Marlane’s and the Kubik’s history goes back probably 50 years. But my favorite story with Jack was when Jack took an enema the night before a very tight weight loss race which gave him a narrow victory. Some where I have a pic of the 4 of us having Jack’s celebratory dinner with us at the Wichita Club.
I am sorry to not respond earlier with respect to Jack’s passing. Jack was able to service our family throughout the past 35 years with the best of professional care. Jack was also very personal as was his family in our time of need. A dedicated member of Crestview County Club and a very enjoyable gentleman on and off the golf course. Becky and i will miss him. Her family was the Slothower family, Reynolds family and our family was the Turner and Martin families. We will also recognize the way they handled personal needs even from our friends. I am truly sorry for this loss to the Wichita christian world. Roger and Becky Turner
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.