Phyllis Morgan

Phyllis Lorraine Brockbank Morgan, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2011. She was born March 8, 1923 in Davenport, Iowa to Robert Isaac and Olive Holding Brockbank. She lived in Price, Utah, Santa Ana, California and attended Santa Ana Junior College and BYU. She met Robert Ward Morgan, the love of her life, while he was in training at the Santa Ana Army Air Base. They were married on November 26, 1943 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. At the end of his service in World War II they moved to Willard, Utah where they reared their four children and taught them the value of work on the family dairy farm. She supported her husband as mayor of Willard, bishop, and principal of schools in Box Elder School District. Phyllis returned to school and earned her BS degree in Elementary Education from Utah State University in 1963. She made a lasting impact on her first grade students at Willard Elementary for 24 years. Bob and Phyllis made many happy memories traveling and flying in their airplane until Bobs passing on July 13, 1982. Phyllis was a devoted wife and mother, beloved by her family for her optimistic outlook, sense of humor, listening ear and compassionate service. She possessed a kind and generous heart and an abiding faith in the Savior. She was actively involved in her profession as State President of Alpha Delta Kappa, her church as President of Young Women and Relief Society, her community, as South Box Elder Council PTA President, and as a member of Lady Lions, Brigham City Civic Improvement Club, the Community Concert Board, Val Norn, DUP and volunteer at The Beehive House, Family History Library and Lakeview Hospital. She made many life-long friends through her service. Phyllis is survived by her brother, Jack R. (Betty) Brockbank, four children, Carol (Merlin) Jenson, Edward R. (Michele) Morgan, Alyson Evans (Owen) Jorgensen and John B. (Carma) Morgan; 21 grandchildren and 64 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son-in-law, Baird Evans. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Park Ward Chapel, 1125 North 400 West in Centerville on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Friends and family may visit from 9:30-10:30 at the church, prior to the service. Interment: Willard, Utah Cemetery.