Ernest "Lee" Morgan
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5A Obituary - December 30, 2020
Ernest “Lee” Morgan
October 11, 1940 - December 18, 2020
Hotchkiss resident, Ernest “Lee” Morgan passed away peacefully
Friday, December 18, 2020, at his daughter’s home in Grand
Junction, Colorado. He was 80 years old.
A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January
9, 2021, at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Crawford, Colorado.
Ernest “Lee” Morgan was born October 11, 1940, to Ernest O.
and Gladys E. (Leger) Morgan in Craig, Colorado. He spent his
childhood in Wyoming and Colorado and graduated from Crawford
High School in 1958. After graduating high school, Lee worked in
a mine in Lake City, Colorado, and then worked for Mountain Bell
Telephone Company. He went on to proudly serve his country in the
United States Army. He was honorably discharged on November 12,
1965. He continued his employment with the telephone company
and retired after 35 years.
On November 12, 1967, Lee married Barbara E. Fobare in Las
Vegas, Nevada. To this union two children were born. The couple
had the honor of sharing 45 years of love and marriage before
Barbara passed away in 2013.
Lee was a member of the B.P.O.E. Hotchkiss Lodge #1807. He
enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATV riding, reloading ammo, fly tying,
camping, but most of all spending time with his family.
Lee is survived by his children, Brian Morgan (Cindy), and
Brenda Fraser (Kevin); grandchildren, Trenna, Ally, and Joe, and
great-granddaughter, Blakely.
Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Morgan; parents,
Ernest and Gladys, and brother, Paul Morgan.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral
Service and Crematory.
View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at
www.taylorfuneralservice.com
