Michael R Morton

Michael R. Morton, a longtime resident of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on February 9, 2025 surrounded by his family. Mike was born on November 27, 1960 in Willows, California to Robert and Barbara Morton.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sons Michael, Nicholas and Anthony Morton; and brothers Perry E. Morton, David B. Morton, and his sister Jane A. Morton; and his ten nieces and nephews, and his life partner Christine Schussler. He will be remembered as a loving father, who worked tirelessly to provide for and support the family he leaves behind.

After moving to Yuba City with his family in 1970, he attended Yuba City schools and graduated from Yuba City High School in 1979. He went on to study construction management in Washington and completed his degree in Structural Engineering and Accounting at Arizona State University. He also went on to receive his California General Contractors license in 1983. He pursued his passion for his work in the construction industry for over 40 years.

He was a dedicated father who loved to attend his sons’ hockey games and travel with them to out of town tournaments. He enjoyed spending quality time with his niece Emily and her daughter Sophia. He also enjoyed his trips to San Diego with Christine to spend time at the beach, and to attend football games. He would frequently attend basketball games in Los Angeles and was able to attend Kobe Bryant’s last winning championship game in 2010.

His favorite hobbies included golfing and football. He also enjoyed snow skiing and water skiing in his youth. He was able to attend Super Bowl LVIII and cheer on his favorite team, the San Francisco 49ers in 2024.

A private family service will be held on February 28, 2025 at Palm Northwest Mortuary & Cemetery.

Michael has requested that any donations in his memory be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=61119&mfc_pref=T&61119.donation=form1), in honor of his mother.

Psalm 23 – Traditional

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil; for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.