Morley Alvin Mowrey

With fond memories and sad hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, Morley Alvin Mowrey, on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 at the age of 91 years.  The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 3rd, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home.  Reverend Doug Shepherd will officiate and interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery.  He was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Rosie; wife, Betty; brother, Wesley; sister, Bernice; and brother, Gerry.  Morley will be lovingly remembered by his family: Richard (Bich), Dave (Dorreen), Jim (Annie), Donna (Brad), and Dan (Mai); 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Dorothy Casler and Lois Mantei.  Morley grew up in the Milestone area and was one of 6 children.  Because he had polio he was unable to enlist in the Army, so he took a welding and machinist course.  Morley worked many years as a welder/pipefitter.  He worked many jobs as a welder, including teaching welding at SIAST.  His longest employment was at Kalium Chemicals, where he worked for 21 years, 5 years in the plant and 16 years at the minefield.  Morley was very good at his trade and developed many lasting friendships.  Morley married Betty on December 21st, 1946 and together they raised 5 children.  They were married for 69 years.  Morley was always a big team supporter, going to all of his kid’s games and coaching when called upon.  He was a very good bowler and came within one headpin short of a perfect game.  He loved to golf and played until he was 88 – and had two holes-in-one.  Morley really enjoyed watching the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team and was hoping for another World Series championship from them.  Dad was also a very good dancer and he just loved to get out on the dance floor with our Mom.  He also enjoyed playing cards – poker with his friends and cribbage with anyone brave enough to play against him.  Morley loved helping others.  Even in -20 degree weather he would never say no, from helping someone weld something, to helping his kids with their cars, he’d be there.  Morley wasn’t afraid to tackle any job, although he would say ‘For a carpenter, I’m a pretty good welder’.  Even throughout his stay at the Bentley, he was always willing to show other residents how to use the exercise equipment and help them in any way he could.  Morley was most proud of his family.  He always gave us good advice without preaching and quietly led by the example he set.  Dad’s words of wisdom in life was “Work hard, do your best, and things have a way of working out in the end”.  The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Geyer, the staff of the Dr. FH Wigmore Regional Hospital, and Pioneer Lodge for the excellent care they gave Dad.  Flowers are gratefully declined.  As an expression of sympathy, donations in Morley’s name may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre c/o Pasqua Hospital, 4101 Dewdney Ave, Regina, SK S4T 7T1.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550