Sandy R. Morse

Sandy Morse, 72 year old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at First United Church in Little Falls, MN with Rev. Eric Shin officiating. A visitation will be held on Friday from 4-8 P.M. at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN and from 10-11 A.M. on Saturday at First United Church in Little Falls, MN. Funeral arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Sandy was born on October 23, 1942 in Redwood Falls, MN to the late Marvin and Marguerite (Sweesy) Ahrens. She was a 1960 graduate of Morton High School, and also a 1964 graduate of St. Cloud State College. Sandy began her teaching career in 1964 in Arlington-Green Isle, MN before moving to Little Falls in 1966 where she taught first grade at Lindbergh Elementary School in the Little Falls School District. She became the first female teacher in the district to return to teaching after having a child. Sandy continued teaching first grade until she retired in 1999. She was united in marriage to William (Bill) L. Morse on July 30, 1968 in Little Falls, MN. Together Sandy and Bill had a wonderful life together, traveling every chance they could and spending winters in Arizona. Sandy dedicated much of her time and talent at the St. Gabriel’s Gift Shop for many years, this was something she truly loved. She also loved her two grandchildren Will and Annabelle and enjoyed every moment she spent with them. Sandy was a member of First United Church in Little Falls, MN, St. Gabriel’s Auxiliary, and P.E.O. She taught and loved many young people in her life and she will be dearly missed by many. Sandy is survived by loving husband of 46 years Bill Morse of Little Falls, MN; son, Charlie (Berit) Morse of Medina, MN; grandchildren, Will & Annabelle; sisters, Pat (John) Albers of Redwood Falls, MN, Donna Dethlefs of Redwood Falls, MN, Sherri (Paul) Ness of Redwood Falls, MN; step-children, Debbie (Roger) Larson of Pine City, MN, Blane Morse of Little Falls, MN, and Todd (Robin) Morse of Oakdale, MN; nieces, Kelly Myhre, Kindra Albers, Jess Lovett, Katie Luek and Mackenzie Ness; and several great nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Marguerite Ahrens. Memorials are preferred to: Sandra Morse Memorial Fund Bank of the West 65 East Broadway Little Falls, MN 56345

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Sandy R. Morse

October 23, 1942 - December 1, 2014