Ronald Eugene Morgan

Ronald Morgan of Cathedral City, died peacefully surrounded by family on Christmas Day, 2013.  He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, May 6, 1928 and married his wife, Ann, June 11, 1949.  They moved to California with their children in 1960.  They have lived in the Desert area since 1973.  He worked in the construction industry until his retirement in 1993. 

Ron and Ann were involved with the Desert Sidewinders Square Dance group for many years.  He has been a member for 39 years of the Elks, currently Lodge 1905 in Palm Springs.  After retirement he enjoyed motor home traveling and attending Dixieland Jazz Festivals across the country and Jazz Cruises to the Caribbean.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ann Morgan, his daughters, Melissa (Jeff) Watkins of Arroyo Grande, CA, and Julie (Keith) Leuthold of Lake in the Hills, IL, grandchildren, Tawny (Nick) Dias, Crystal (Jonathan) Howard, Eric Leuthold and Brent Leuthold and newborn great-granddaughter, Teagan Rae Dias.

At his request, a Musical Celebration of Ron’s Life is being planned.