Brian and I drove in to Pittsburgh on Friday and visited with my grandfather that evening. He passed away on Saturday morning. I put together a collage of some photos that I had over the past three years. Below is his obituary. I miss him and love him so much!William (Bill) H. Morse, 89, of Pittsburgh and formerly Julian, PA, passed away peacefully and with dignity on Saturday, November 8, 2008 after a life filled with joy, love, hope and devotion to family and friends. Married for 65 years to his loving and dedicated wife, Alice, and beloved father to Marilyn Martin of Bellefonte, PA, William (Carole) of South Park, PA and Charlene Morse (Charles) of Cincinnati, OH, Bill was a loving grandfather and hero to David (Ellen), Joshua Martin, Julie Kenney (Brian), Jessa Demas (John), Brendan (Kristen) and Ryan McGinnis; and great grandfather to Marissa, Grace and Brendan McGinnis and Alana Morse. A distinguished and respected engineer and employee of Westinghouse Electric Corporation for 35 years, Bill held several patents and managed divisions in East Pittsburgh and Trafford, PA. With deep-rooted love for life, family, and God, Bill served as a 50-year member of Emory Methodist Church where he volunteered and shared these core values with others. In his spare time, Bill was a scratch golfer who regularly played with his brother George at Alcoma Golf Club and who together won the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Brothers Tournament. His love for the game of golf and sports in general, particularly baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates, were the subject of countless conversations that will serve as vivid memories for all.Bill served as a board member of Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and was cofounder of the YMCA of Penn Hills. He also was instrumental in initiating an innovative program that helped repair homes for those in need in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh. Following retirement, Alice and Bill moved to 16-acres in the Pennsylvania mountains near State College, PA. It was there that Bill acquired skills and passions as an avid gardener and prolific woodworker cultivating vegetables and fruits for family and friends as well as shaping works of furniture from the stands of oak trees found on the land. During this time Bill remained focused on his commitment to community service by volunteering and serving as a board trustee to the Mount Nittany Medical Center and board President of the Bellefonte Family YMCA. Since 2005 Bill had enjoyed his many loving and gracious friends at The Devonshire of Mount Lebanon and was appreciative of the caring staffs there as well as at the Greentree ManorCare of Pittsburgh.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 11/15/08 at 12 p.m. at Windover Hills United Methodist Church in South Park.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania, 2600 East Carson, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 or Bellefonte Family YMCA, 125 West High St., Bellefonte, PA 16823.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 11/15/08 at 12 p.m. at Windover Hills United Methodist Church in South Park.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania, 2600 East Carson, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 or Bellefonte Family YMCA, 125 West High St., Bellefonte, PA 16823.
