Morris Levy Gaylord

1919 - 2015

Morris Levy Gaylord obituary, 1919-2015, Spokane, WA

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Morris Gaylord Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 5, 2015.

GAYLORD, Morris L., Lt. Colonel US Army Retired
(Age 95)

Born December 29, 1919, in Spokane, Washington. He attended grade schools in San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego and Spokane. He graduated from Lewis and Clark High School and from the University of Maryland. He enlisted in the Army in January 1942 and served in the USA, Africa, Corsica and Italy during WWII. While in Italy he received a direct commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. He left the Army in January 1946. He operated an auto repair business in Spokane with Charles Peters from 1946 to 1951. He was recalled to the Army in May 1951. He served in the USA, Germany and Korea before retiring from the Army in 1968 as a Lt. Colonel. He served as Director of Central Services (computer operation) for the City of Spokane from 1970 until 1982 when he again retired. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles A. (1930), his mother, Myrtle L. (1960), is wife Phyllis H. (1986), his long-time companion, Dolores B. Winstead, as well as his brother, Frank L. Morris and Dolores traveled the world together. They resided, in the winter, in Naples, FL (1989-2002) and Las Vegas, NV (2002-2014). They spent summers in Spokane and at his home on the Pend Oreille River. Morris is survived by his daughters Sandra (Don) Weisser of Moses Lake, Catherine (Steve) Gavin of Spokane, and his son, Michael (Kay) of Winchester, VA, and step-daughter Gail Allgood of Spokane, WA. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Graveside services will be held at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, 211 N Government Way, Saturday, August 15, 2015, 12:30 PM.

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August 15, 2015

The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Morris L. Gaylord, Lt. Col. US Army Ret. for your loss. We honor him for the service and sacrifice he has made for our nation, he is a true hero.

August 14, 2015

Jason Stanton

So many wonderful memories as a child with you grandpa! You are loved and will be missed.

August 13, 2015

Kurt & Laurie Johnson

Morrie.....the genuine love and kindness you showed to all who knew you was given with such humility and grace that we will keep you with us always.....

August 12, 2015

Uncle Morrie you will be missed. They don't make them like you anymore. We love you. Scott, Shelly, Grant, Carter, Corbin and Brooklyn Blomgren

August 12, 2015

Sharon Miller

You will always have a special place in our hearts..

Love, Sharon, Zack and Meghan, Drake, Vikkie, Nick, and Ava

August 11, 2015

Richard Winstead

No words can express the love we have for Morrie. He made us part of his family and for that we are so thankful. We are sadden to lose him, but so blessed to have known him.
All of our love,
Amy, Emma, and Richard Winstead

August 10, 2015

Corey Gaylord

The world lost an an amazing man when we lost you, Uncle Morrie! You are loved by so many and you will be so missed!

August 8, 2015

Love you Papa. You were a blessing to me Gail

August 7, 2015

Love you Uncle Morrie. We will forever miss you. Della and Linc

August 7, 2015

I love you Dad. You will be missed so very much!!
Catie and Steve

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