Obituary of Allan Charles Morley

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". With sadness, but with a great appreciation for a life well lived, the family announces the passing of their husband, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather Allan Charles (AC) Morley on Wed. May 28, 2014. Al was born May 14, 1924 in Mossbank, Saskatchewan, son of Stanley Orlando Morley and Mary Loretta (Smith). He grew up in the Kinloch, SK area. Al learned to shoot with great accuracy at the age of nine which helped him provide food for the rest of the family. He became a crack shot giving him an advantage in becoming a sniper in WW2. At the age of seventeen he joined the army in hopes of becoming a paratrooper, even though he was only 5 ft. 9 and 134 lbs. His dream was fulfilled when he became part of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion. He served in North West Europe landing in Normandy on D Day, June 6, 1944 and participated in the airborne assault crossing of the River Rhine. After the end of hostilities in Europe, the Battalion was returned to Canada where it was disbanded on September 30th, 1945. The Battalion had a remarkable reputation. They never failed to complete a mission and they never gave up on an objective once taken. They are the only Canadians to participate in the Battle of the Bulge and had advanced deeper into enemy territory than any other Canadian unit. Dad was very proud to be a part of this battalion. When he returned home to Saskatchewan, he married a wonderful woman, Edith Helen Sthamann, in 1950. They made their home in Yorkton where they raised their 7 children. Al and Edith were married for 63 years and were still in love. His family was very important to him. Having 4 sons, he became very involved in minor sports. He coached minor hockey and baseball for over a decade. His children have fond memories of Dad singing in the car and while cutting wood but most importantly singing Happy Birthday, either in person or over the phone, to each family member on their birthday. Al worked for SaskPower for 37 years and made many lifelong friends. He still enjoyed the camaraderie on Tuesdays at coffee row. Following retirement Dad and Mom spent most of their time at their second home at Parr Hill Lake. Even though Dad was a great hunter, he found great enjoyment feeding the deer and birds. At one time it was not unusual to find 30 deer at the back of the cabin waiting for Mom and Dad to arrive. They fed them all year. Al was an Honorary life member of the local Royal Canadian Legion serving time as president among other positions. He received many awards and much recognition for being a member. He enjoyed volunteering, visiting with the sick and elderly. He was involved in many schools Remembrance Day services, speaking to students and sharing his knowledge and history of WW2. He actively participated in each Yorkton Remembrance Day ceremony and D Day service up until Dec. 2013. He was an avid outdoorsman; he really enjoyed hunting with his sons and brother-in-law Don. His children's fondest memories are the Sundays spent having wiener roasts in the bush, camping and spending time at the cabin. Dad had a passion for hockey. He was a loyal Montreal Canadiens fan and leaves behind three generations of avid Habs fans in the family. Many people will recall the Bailey Drive Christmas Day street shinny game with all the neighbourhood kids playing and Dad in goal. Dad loved to garden and was very proud of his harvests. He even had a garden at the cabin. Mom and Dad loved their card games, especially Dad, because Mom let him win most times at crib. He is predeceased by his parents, mother-in-law Marie Lovelace, sisters Iolah Christie, Mildred Pederson, Ada McAmmond and Orell Meisner; brother Morrision Morley; Son, Clinton Morley and Grandson, Kelly Cumming. He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, his wife, Edith; daughter Debby Cumming (Ron) of Saskatoon; grandchildren Shannen (Derek) Fletcher and great grandchildren Taryn and Layne, Dana (Wade) and great grandson Waylon Henderson; son Wayde (Shirley) Morley of Yorkton and grandchildren Jamie (Chris), Chase (Cassidy); daughter Val Morley(Rick) of Warman; son Dale Morley of Yorkton; son Jeffrey (Michelle) Morley of Yorkton, grandchildren Danyelle (Michael) Bayly and great grandson Leo, Levi (Melissa) Morley and great grandchildren Briah and Owen; daughter Kimberley Mentanko (Bill) and grandchildren Ashley and Joshua; daughter-in-law, Sharon Boyko Morley; sister Judy Martin, brother Warren Morley and many nieces and nephews. He has taken his final "flight" where we know he has found peace and is surrounded by loved ones once again. Friends so wishing may make donations, in Al's memory, to the Legion Poppy Fund and may forward their condolences to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com. Visitation Details Monday, June 2nd, 2014 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Service Information Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014 2:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens