James Charles Morrison

We are extremely saddened by the sudden passing of Chuck Morrison of Stony Plain, Alberta on September 11, 2016. Beloved husband of Lil for 33 years, father of Craig (Sherry), Corey (Denise) and two grandchildren Davin and Cassidy (Corey and Denise), of Stony Plain, Alberta, and sister MaryDean Morrison of Toronto, nephew Andrew (Angelia) of Boston, Mass., niece Emily of Toronto, great niece Ayelen (Emily) of Toronto, nephew Alastair (Ashley) of Toronto.

Chuck was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on March 16, 1947, the son of Dr. Neil Alastair Morrison and Helen Dean MacLanders.

Chuck received his B.A., (International Affairs) in 1969 from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. He received his Master’s in University Administration in 1975 from the University of Calgary. He began his long illustrious career at the University of Alberta in 1977. In 1988 he became the Director of Administrative Services for the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta until he semi-retired in 2007. Chuck carried on as the Department’s Career Development officer until his untimely passing.

Chuck joined the Stony Plain Rotary Club in 2007 and was awarded Rotarian of the year in 2008/09. He also served as International Director and Club President in 2010/11.

Chuck spent the last 34 years of his life living on the acreage he shared with his wife Lil. He doffed his suit and tie for jeans and cowboy boots. He enjoyed the country life where he was able to indulge his love of animals, which included horses, goats, rabbits, cats and many dogs. Chuck and Lil enjoyed theatre, ballet, symphony, opera, lawn bowling and ballroom dancing. Chuck was an avid golfer and he loved photography.

Our family would like to extend our gratitude to the Physician’s and staff of the Mazankowski Heart Institute of Alberta for their dedication and diligence while Chuck was in their charge.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mazankowski Heart Institute of Alberta, 8440 - 112 Street N.W., Edmonton, AB. T6G 2B7.