Phyllis D. Morley

Phyllis Draper Morley passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020 in Farmington, Utah. After a lifetime of love and service to all her family and friends, she is now at rest and has returned to her loved ones in Heaven. The youngest of three daughters, Phyllis was born to Arthur Draper and Mary Ellen Riding Draper on May 27, 1925 in Redmond, Utah. Phyllis grew up during the depression and although poor, told of the many fun things they found to do. Since there were few things to buy, most of her clothes and food were handmade, and she didn’t have a real bedroom until she was 16 years old. She had good memories growing up and many of her childhood friends stayed friends throughout her life. During her youth she started her life of service to those around her. Phyllis’s father was sick much of his life, and this required Phyllis to work and help provide for her family. But there was just as many stories of swimming at Redmond Lake, wagon rides with her family and dances at Redmonto on Saturday nights. Phyllis graduated in the top half of her class at North Sevier High School in 1943. At 17, Phyllis worked in a World War II parachute plant. She was so proud to buy her parents the presents that they couldn’t afford. At 18 years old, she jumped at a chance to go live with her relatives, Ardis and Joyce, in the San Francisco area. She said it was some of the happiest days of her life. While in California, she worked on the phone switchboard the day the war ended. She told of how the switchboard lit up and everyone in San Francisco went to the city to celebrate. At 22, she came home from California and met her husband, Ralph Morley. After about 9 years, they decided to move to Magna and then Kaysville where Phyllis lived for many years raising her family and working for Mountain Bell Telephone Company in Salt Lake City. Every morning she would walk one mile to the bus stop and take the bus to Salt Lake City. She was lucky to work with her sister, Shirley, much of her career. She worked many years and retired from Mountain Bell. Phyllis was dedicated to her family of 5 children. She gave countless hours being a mother, wife and serving her family. Her family is known as hard workers and willing to help others because of her example. Phyllis was a lifelong active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many positions in the Relief Society and Primary and cared for those around her. Phyllis had a love of singing and sang in the church choir starting when her mom was a church chorister. After retiring, Phyllis and Ralph moved to sunny St. George, Utah. There they lived out their retirement and always told of how much they enjoyed their neighbors and the warm temperatures. Each day, Phyllis would find opportunities to help her neighbors in need. Whether she was bringing them food or just checking on them, she always found ways to help. When her husband, Ralph, developed Alzheimers, she served him for many years and never complained. It was difficult but she showed amazing resilience and perseverance. With her simple wisdom she said, “How we feel and help family and others is how we will be judged”. Phyllis would go on long walks to stay active and continued going on walks even when she was in her last years at care centers in Bountiful and closer to family in Farmington. Phyllis’s legacy is one of love and quiet service to all those around her without ever needing recognition. She never had great earthly riches but will be blessed in the eternities for her Christ-like life of service. Few people had the energy and caring that she expressed to all those around her. She loved her family with all her heart and sacrificed for their benefit. Phyllis will be missed, and her amazing example will live on. Phyllis is survived by her children: Bruce Morley (Veda), Marilyn Eubanks, Dennis Morley (Barbara), Paul Morley (Carol), Jon Morley, 16 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Draper Rasmussen. A private family graveside service will be held at Redmond Cemetery for the immediate family, due to current circumstances, under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. When the situation permits, we will welcome all to attend a celebration of life to honor her.