Harvey H. Morse

Harvey H. Morse, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed to Life Eternal Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Harvey was born on April 16, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to William Harvey and Lena Wilhelmina (Schaeffer) Morse. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1948 where he was a member of the All-State baseball team. Harvey attended the University of New Mexico until 1950 when he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. While in the Air Force, stationed in San Angelo, TX, he met his wife, Janell Lay and they wed on June 11, 1954. After serving in the Air Force, he continued his education at New Mexico Highlands and then moved to Albuquerque where he attended the University of New Mexico majoring in Physical Education and minoring in Biology/Business Administration. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and an outfielder for the Lobo baseball team. Harvey worked as a Health Inspector for Sandoval County and then the State of New Mexico. He retired as a Rehabilitation Housing Counselor for the City of Albuquerque and owned a small plumbing business, MJM. Prior to his illness, he enjoyed a perfect attendance record as a Club Member in the Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque and singing in the First Presbyterian Church Choir. Harvey continued his passion for baseball by coaching his grandson, Andrew and assisting the Menaul School baseball program. He loved fishing, gardening, music, history and patiently teaching his grandkids the game of baseball. His favorite pastimes were gathering with his family and friends and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals. Harvey was a steady and loving influence for his entire family. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Janell Morse; three daughters, Marcia and husband, Dr. John Salazar, Janice Dinkel, and Marian and husband, Louis Dickinson; grandchildren, Kenneth Salazar and wife, Amy, Brian Salazar and wife, Brooke, Andrew Salazar and wife, Hannah, Kristin Salazar-Coffman and husband, Scott, Lenae Dickinson Crespin and husband, Jay, and Anthony and Matthew Dinkel. Harvey was blessed with five great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Preston and Wyatt Salazar, Abigail Salazar and EmiJayne Coffman. He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved brother, Donald E. Morse. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, with a reception immediately following at the church. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE, with military honors by the United States Air Force. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Choir and Music Program. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400