Marlyn Sylvester Morrison
April 21, 1935 ~ November 30, 2021
Marlyn “Molly” Sylvester Morrison, 86, stepped from this life to eternal life on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Marie and Ralph Richard Morrison. He was also preceded in death by several siblings (brother, Ralph, and sisters, Geraldine, Bernadine, Patricia, Janette, and Anna). He is survived by a sister, Rita Holtebeck. He is also survived by his wife of 64 years, Alice (Mick); and children, Tim (Terri) Morrison of Ellisville, MO, Jody Morrison of Wichita, Sharon (Vaughn) Lower, and Diana (Chris) Ricketts of Sublette, KS. His legacy will also be carried on by his grandchildren and great grandchildren: Eva Morrison of Ellisville, MO; Matthew (Rachel) Lower and sons, Leo and Shepherd of Valley Center, KS; Joseph (Anna) Lower and son, Callan of Merriam, KS; AnneMarie Lower of Bel Aire, KS; Andrew (Nichole) Lower of Merriam, KS; Mariana Lower and Dominic Lower of Sublette, KS; Tylan Ricketts of Bonita Springs, FL; Zachary (Michelle) and son, Noah of Pearland, TX; Johnathon (fiancée Lauren Oldham) of Wichita; Samuel Ricketts of Haysville, KS; Quentin Ricketts of Sublette, KS; and Vincent Ricketts of Wichita, KS. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews, whom he loved so much. Marlyn had several jobs throughout his life and eventually settled in a career in Sublette, KS where he managed Collingwood Grain, Inc. for many years. He and Alice eventually were called to serve at Covenant House Under 21 in New York City for a year before moving back to Sublette. For many years, he helped his daughter and son-in-law at their lumberyard. Recently, they moved to Bel Aire, Kansas to enjoy living in a retirement community and being close to many of their children and grandchildren. Marlyn touched many lives and was a man of great faith. He will be sorely missed.
Rosary will be Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Church of the Resurrection in Bel Aire. Funeral Mass will be Monday, December 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection Church. Burial will take place immediately following the Funeral Mass at Ascension Cemetery.
Memorials have been established with Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church, 4910 N. Woodlawn, Bel Aire, KS 67220 or EWTN, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210-9768.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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Dad, You were an ever steady presence in the lives of your wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. You were truly a faithful servant in the love of the Lord. We miss you very much! Jody
Marlyn is a happy man defined by his deep faith in God. He is an inspiration in life and caring. In my Mission Ministry in SWKansas specifically in Satanta, He and Alice is my grandparents, caring and inspiring me and treat me as a family. From then on, they are part of my morning prayer, remembering and praying for them. And when Tylan informed me of his journey back to the Father , there is sadness and hope. I am happy to be with them and with Chris and Diana’s Family. They are A Family, my Family. And surely He will always be remembered and just as he prays for me in life, more so now that he is with the Father. They are and will always be part of my morning prayer.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Molly’s family and friends at this difficult time. Rick and Nancy Lambert
I remember when Molly took us to a KC Chiefs game. Tim, Danny, Roy, Joe David, and myself. What generous man. So sorry, may God bless you in the days ahead, In Jesus Name Amen. Beryl Wright