Connie Morgan

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Former Sitkan

Connie Morgan

Dies at Age 70

Constance Rae Morgan, a former Sitka resident, died Sept. 14, 2015, in Petersburg. She was 70.

Connie was born Dec. 20, 1944, in Sitka, the daughter of Paul A. and Milliree J. (Jorgenson) Morgan. She attended Sitka schools, and graduated from Sitka High School in 1963.

Connie was a member of the Church of Christ, Rainbow Girls, the Pep Club, Honor Society and chorus and played  bells in the band. Her senior yearbook notes that “Connie had dimples and a bubbling laugh.”

She was the Sitka Fourth of July Queen in 1962. Several friends recall the good times they had at the Morgan home – as teens they were always welcome and well fed while they played games and sang around the fireplace.

Connie had her dream job when she went to work for Alaska Coastal Airlines in its beginning years in Sitka. She transferred to Juneau where she also taped the weather reports for Alaska Coastal.

Over the years, Connie lived and worked in many parts of Alaska. She moved back to Sitka to be near her parents in the mid 1980s. In 1999 she moved to Petersburg Medical Center Long Term Care, where she lived until her death.

Connie received excellent care in Petersburg and made many good friends there. She was with loving caregivers at the time of her death, her friends said.

This poem, along with a small gift-wrapped box, given to her friend Candi (Staton) Barger epitomizes Connie’s life spirit.

“This is a very special gift, you can never see

“This reason it’s so special is because it comes from me

“Whenever you are lonely or you are feeling blue,

“You only have to hold this gift and know I think of you

“You never can unwrap it. Please leave the ribbon tied.

“Just hold the box next to your heart it’s filled with love inside.’’

Connie is survived by family in Juneau and many Southeast Alaska friends.

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