OBITUARY
JAMES E MORTON
June 24, 1923 – June 11, 2013
James (Jim) E. Morton, 89, passed away on 6-11-13 in Sun City AZ. Born in Minneapolis, MN. He resided in Sun City for the past 17 years. Jim was a WWII Marine Veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for his service in the South Pacific. He retired from Honeywell. Jim was regarded as a great father and friend. He is survived by his devoted friend Beverly Bruce and his daughters Bonnie Roberts (Bill Roberts), Mary Scheffler (Dave Scheffler), Lori Wengler, Rebecca Marx, and sons Steve and Tom Hofius.16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by mother Margaret Morton, father Edwin Morton and daughter Jacqueline Nelson.
Services
- Memorial Service Thursday, June 13, 2013
REMEMBERING
JAMES E MORTON
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RECEIVE UPDATESChuck Corning
June 15, 2013
On behalf of the East Valley Marines Detachment #1296 of the Marine Corps League please accept condolences on the loss of your family member, friend, and our brother Marine,James Morton. We also acknowledge that he was part of that special generation of WWII Marines that preserved freedom in the gravest time in our nation's history. Once a Marine Always a Marine. Semper Fi.
Lori
June 14, 2013
Jim, You will always be in our hearts and memories. Thanks for being you.
Bev B
June 12, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful man. I will love you and miss you always. Bev