Pamela Andrene’ Morgan
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Pamela was born on August 4, 1945 in Holstein, Iowa to Hazel and Roert E Mohr. She was the oldest of five children, her being the only daughter. She grew up on a farm in Cushing, Iowa and belonged to the 4-H Club, played sports and was active in the Lutheran Youth Group. She loved spending time with her Grandparents, Rena and Albert on their dairy farm.
It was in high school that she met the love of her life, Douglas Morgan. After graduation, she married Douglas in September of 1963. Doug joined the Airforce and they were stationed in Madison, Wisconsin. There they started their family and had two daughters, Julie and Jolene. After four years of service in the Air Force, Pamela and Doug moved to Souix City, Iowa where Pam worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
After living in Souix City, Doug’s career took them to Spencer, Iowa where she worked for Marvin Burke Photography. While living in Spencer, they added two more daughters to their growing family, Jennifer and Janelle.
Moving next to Everly, Iowa where they bought their first home. With it came a beautiful garden she loved spending time in. She helped her daughters with their 4-H projects by growing numerous veggies like green beans and radishes and even peanuts. While in Everly, their fifth daughter Jill was born, completing their family.
Finally moving to Hartley, Iowa where she bought and ran her own flower shop, Morgan’s Floral Center for five years. She was also the first female president of the Hartley Chamber of Commerce.
In 1982, Doug’s career took them to Garden City, Kansas. Where they stayed until 2000. While in Garden City, she worked as an office manager for several doctors, and added “Grandma” to her resume. In 1995 Pamela earned her Associates degree from Garden City Community College in Business and Accounting. Pamela was active in Eastern Star, and would help in the floral department at the local Dillon Stores during Valentines Day and Christmas to feed her love for floral design. She was always there for her girls, cheering them on from the stands and traveling many miles through multiple states for years on end to watch them play.
In 2000 Pamela and Doug moved to Lawrence, Kansas to be closer to their daughters and their families. While in Lawrence, she worked as a medical coder until 2015, when she joined Doug in helping with his transportation brokerage business. In 2020 she officially retired.
In the 24 years she was in Lawrence, she enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities, traveling to see her daughters and family who live in other states, hosting holidays for family, baking and cooking for family and friends, and even hosted “grandchildren only” brunches. She loved staying connected with friends and family on social media and posting pictures and updates of their gatherings and many adventures. She enjoyed learning about history, reading a variety of books, and going to the casino. She enjoyed her conversations and connections she made with neighbors while walking the dog. Pamela never met a stranger and was kind to everyone she encountered. She always went above and beyond for people in her life with a smile on her face.
Pamela is survived by her loving husband Doug, her five daughters, and sons-in-law, 14 grand children and 4 great-grandchildren, two brothers and sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews, and cousins. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Memorial service will be held at on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in honor of Pamela to the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, KS 66044.
I only knew Pam for a few years, but she became a dear friend. Such a sweet ,funny lady she was , who loved her family so much . Rest Peacefully Pam .
I love you so much grandma Pam. Our hearts are broken.
Jen & Family,
We are so sorry. Please know you are in our prayers.
Sully, Cristy & Kennedy
So sorry for the loss of a great family member.
Sending our prayers.
Mark & Debbie Ridgway
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Kathleen & Jeff Johnson
Even though my husband and I knew Pam in our neighborhood for only 5 years, we loved her. She and I would walk dogs together. Then our Levi became friends with Merry. He insisted on going into Pam and Doug’s house and play with Merry. Pam called him their adopted dog. Doug and Pam always welcomed us. After my knee replacement, they kindly took me to several physical therapy appointments and would stop at a grocery store if I needed anything. I could write pages regarding their kindness. I miss Pam so very much. I am privileged to have known her. Rest in peace dear friend. 💔
Jen and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and hugs,
Matt and Susan Lomshek and family
Jen sorry for your loss she was a beautiful person inside and out… Praying for you and your family in this difficult time..
To the entire Morgan family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife, mother and grandmother. Her smile was contagious! Prayers for comfort and healing.
Wade and Tresia Crawford
We are sorry for the loss you and Jennifer are experiencing. Our love and prayers are with you and all the family. ❤️🙏
Jen… many prayers for you and your family! Thinking of you. ~Dixie Tichenor
Jennifer & Family
So sorry for the loss of your mother.
I got to know her and your father Doug from working in the video department.
Always enjoyed chitchatting with both of them.
I even got to know her more when we both worked at Helping Hands . It was just part time but I would see her occasionally just catching up on hi how are you doing . It was always nice to talk to her she was such a kind woman.
Always cherish your memories with your mom. Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you. Trish
My deepest sympathy to your family !
A world without Pam is inconceivable. Heaven has gained an Angel. May it be a comfort to you to think of her as guarding over you all.
Many thoughts and hugs to the family during this difficult time. We love you!
Sharon Goldman and the family.❤️