Laura Elizabeth Rossiter was born March 2, 1911, at West Fork, South Dakota, the daughter of Samuel and Bertha (Sutter) Rossiter. She grew up and attended rural school in the Milesville area, including first grade at the Chief Hump Rural School. After high school, she attended Spearfish Normal School for one year and came back and taught rural school in the Ottumwa area.
Laura was united in marriage to Homer Morgan on June 10, 1932, in Philip. They moved to his dad’s homestead one mile east and ¼ mile north of Milesville. In 1951, they moved into Philip where their children attended school.
Homer passed away in 1980. Laura continued to reside in Philip until moving to Billings, Montana in November 2011.
Laura enjoyed reading and especially spending time with her family.
Survivors include five sons Gerald Glen Morgan and his wife Gladys of Rapid City, Philip Dale Morgan and his wife Nanette of Billings, Montana, Edward Samuel Morgan and his wife Bonnie of Miller, Kent Homer Morgan and his wife Twila of Billings, and Keith Lauren Morgan and his wife Norlene of Billings; two daughters Connie Mae Parsons and her husband Bill of Milesville, and Kyle Elaine Taylor of Gillette, Wyoming; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Laura was preceded in death by her husband Homer; her son Paul Allen Morgan; a great-grandson Kirk Michael Parsons; a sister Mabel Ireland; two daughters-in-law Mary Morgan and Lorraine Morgan; and one son-in-law Fred Taylor.
Visitation was held 4-6 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.
Private family interment will be held at the Milesville Cemetery in Milesville, South Dakota.
A memorial has been established.
Guest Book
What a grand lady Laura was!!! I came to know her when I worked at the drug store in Philip and we had so many great visits. She said I was her adopted daughter and I felt so honored. She was in every way a lady and so kind to all who knew her or even to the ones who didn't. I never heard her say and unkind word about anyone. You are in my thoughts and prayers and God Bless all of you!
~ Vicki Neiderworder
Philip (5/28/2013)
Grandma Laura was loved by all that knew her.....Back in 1985, my sister, Dianne Parsons and I had just lost our last grandma......and here came Grandma Laura and put her arms around both of us and told us she had room in her heart for 2 more granddaughters. She had been friends with our Grandma Hazel for many years. I'll never forget how she made you feel, and how she could get the little kids to laugh and play with her. I know she is enjoying being reunited with her family and friends. Love ya, Grandma Laura!
~ Debbie Clements
Philip,SD (5/28/2013)
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family in this loss of a matriarch. Laura always looked the part of dignity and always had a smile and good word. It was our pleasure to know her as well as so many of the family.
~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter
Kadoka (5/28/2013)
WOW what a great woman and mom to all of those children and grands and great grands she will always be remembered prayers for the family!
~ bonnie moses
nebraska (5/28/2013)
I have fond memories of Laura. She was a sweet lady and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
~ Karen Hanson
Rapid City (5/28/2013)
My prayers are with all the family as you go though this difficult times. I have many fond memories of her because my mom and her were such good friends for so many years, and were next door neighbors several times including the Senechal. She will leave a void very hard to fill.
~ Sherman Burns
Sheridan Wyoming (5/28/2013)
So sorry to hear of Laura's death. She was always a gracious lady. I always appreciated her support during my time serving at the United Church.
~ Mark Ford
St. Cloud, MN (5/28/2013)
What a great, wonderful lady! Wow, a long, well-lived life she lived. Our loving thoughts and prayers for all her loved ones.
Love, Mike & Shar
~ Mike & Shar Moses
Philip (5/28/2013)
I will always remember Laura and how much fun she was. When I was in grade school several girls got to work in the school lunch kitchen and Laura made this time so special and FUN. She always had a smile and made you feel good about yourself. She will be missed by all. Prayers go out to her family but know she is reunited with family and friends, laughing and joking around. That was Laura. Take care.
~ Kathy Arthur
Philip (5/28/2013)
Laura was such a grand lady and always looked so nice. She was a good friend to my Mom and I enjoyed visiting with her. Sympathy to all of her family.
~ Bev Jahner
Kerrville Texas (5/28/2013)
Hers was certainly a life well led and one to model your own after! I remember my dad visiting several years ago, and he was outside on the bench in front of the grocery store 'resting' with Nick. Along comes Laura, walking with her rolling walker, following hip replacement. She was well into her 90's. She visited with Dad, and really made him feel like Philip was a wonderful place to meet friends. When he told me about her, I shared her age and her recent surgery. He absolutely did not believe me. Never did, I don't think! She was amazingly agile and sharp minded. I am so happy for your family to have had so many years to share with her, and to have kept her in your own care until the end. What an honor you have done her! Rest in Peace and our deepest sympathies and prayers of comfort.
~ Jason and Vonda Hamill
Milesville, SD (5/28/2013)
What a grand lady! A joy and Godly inspiration to know.
God Bless you all with comfort and the looking forward to seeing her with her Lord someday.
~ Rocky and Rebecca Williams
Philip (5/28/2013)
Kyle & Family, Was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, she must have been a great lady. Our little Jadie so enjoyed her and told us all about her. Terry and my sympathy to all of you.
~ Marla Bawdon
Huron,SD (5/28/2013)
We have been thinking of you since we learned of your Mother not feeling well and especially now of your loss. We knew Laura through her children, who now show her examples of love and kindness to others. We so wish we could be with you today and tomorrow to express our sympathy. Laura lives on, in you.
~ Caren & Peter VandenBurg
Fargo, ND (5/28/2013)
Lynn, Joni and other family members, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time as you join together for the memorial service for Grandma Laura. It was a joy to know her, a delightful, perky, happy lady. She has a different address for a time until we all meet together in our eternal home. We are thankful for the many memories. May the Lord's blessing be upon you as you gather this weekend.
~ Ray and Jane Clark
Florida (5/28/2013)
Laura's Family,
I remember meeting Laura when as a child I came back to this area with my mom. She was always such a lady in every sense of the word! She just quietly went about her business, but she left a feeling of sincere friendship behind her as she went. What a blessing you have had to have been able to share her life for so many years! Cherish the happy memories that have been created over the years and hold them dear. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in the loss of this great lady.
~ Donnie and Bobette Schofield
Milesville, SD (5/28/2013)
My condoences go out to Morgan Family.God Bless
~ Ray Wilhelm
330 Flormann St. Rapid City (5/28/2013)
Our deepest sympathy
~ Del & Mary Beck
New Underwood, SD (5/28/2013)
Our thoughts and prayer are with you both at this time. Your mom lived a long happy life, rejoice that she is at peace with our Lord.
~ Dorie Baker Velder
310 8th Street Fowler, CO 81039 (5/28/2013)