Our mother, Arlene Ruth Morris, passed away after a long illness Friday, October 14, 2022, in Eureka at 87 years old. She was a resident of Eureka for 47 years with her husband of 67 years, George W. Morris Sr.

Mom was born on Sept. 4, 1935 in Portland, Oregon and moved with her mom and dad to Lodi, where she graduated from Lodi High School in 1954. After high school she began her career with Bank of America in Lodi and continued it in Oakdale, Garberville, Eureka and Mckinleyville.

Mom’s interests included reading, crochet, knitting, sewing and RV travel. Her main interest was being a wonderful grandma to her six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Thomas and Mary Mayers and her three siblings, Jack Mayers, Margaret Neal, and Ed Mayers. She is survived by her husband George, her sons George Jr. (Kim), Jeffery (Cindy) and her daughter Michelle Steinman (Mitch). She is also survived by her niece (little sister) Linda Barker (Roger) and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial/graveside service will be scheduled in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Humboldt, 3327 Timber Fall Ct. Eureka CA, 95503.

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