Donald L. Morgan
Holt, Michigan
Age 81, passed away May 9, 2017. He was born December 11, 1935, in Detroit. Don worked as an analyst for the State of Michigan, Department of Transportation, for 42 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, and a former member of Covenant Christian Reformed Church and River Terrace Church.
Don is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carole; 2 daughters, Deborah (Doug) Williamson and Barbara (Tom) Hartman; son, Steven (Elaine) Morgan; 5 grandchildren; his brother, Jack (Nancy) Morgan; as well as several nieces and nephews; and his very special caregivers, Ruby, Darlean and Christina.
He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Morgan; and brother, Richard Morgan.
His family would like to thank the staff at Breslin Cancer Center for making him as comfortable as possible during his year of infusions, as well as the staff at Hospice of Lansing.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with interment to follow in Maple Ridge Cemetery. His family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing or Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church in memory of Donald Morgan. Online condolences may be left for his family at www.EstesLeadley.com.
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Jack & Diana
May 10, 2017 at 10:32 amSteve and family, so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a good man. I wish we could be there to show our support but we are in Georgia. However, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jack and Diana
Ryan Miller
May 11, 2017 at 10:33 amSteve and Family,
Please accept my most sincerest condolences at this very difficult time. Your father seemed like a wonderful person who put up a long and hard fight against his cancer. Cherish the memories you have with him and know that he will always be with you. If I can do anything to help, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Ryan Miller
Philip Brooks
May 11, 2017 at 10:33 amMorgan Family, Please know that my thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this time at the loss of this special individual. Don was a special Man and I had the pleasure of sharing an office with him for 20 years at MDOT. He and I had many of trials and tribulations in performing our duties at while at work but his view and attitude always put a positive outlook on the situation and kept the rest of us grounded. He will truly be missed, but use memories of him to help guide you through your days to come.
Rob Buchler
May 11, 2017 at 10:33 amDear Steven and Elaine, and all of Steven’s family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May God be with you as you go through the grieving process.
With love and prayers,
Rob and Jacqueline Buchler
Ray Tamminga
May 13, 2017 at 6:33 pmDon will be missed by all his neighbors at the Autumnwood Condominium complex. Don served us well as a member of our board of Directors for ten years during which he maintained our fences, sprinklers, signs, and anything else that needed fixing. His quiet humble, low-key demeanor hid all of the work he did for so many people.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family as they grieve their loss and care for his wife Carole in her battles with her disease while missing.
He was a great example for all of us!
Kevin Handy
May 22, 2017 at 10:14 pmDon will be missed by all who knew him both from the State of Michigan, Department of Transportation, as well as friends that he counted dear.
My thoughts and prayers are with Deborah, Barbara and Steven during this terrible time of grief and loss and with Carole as she continues her own battle.
Steve I think of you constantly and hope that you find peace. My best wishes to you and your lovely wife.
Don was a friend to so many in the Lansing area and he will be sorely missed.