Patricia Morrison

Patricia A. Morrison, 79, of New Boston, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Eliza Creek Cemetery. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Monday at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Church at Eliza Creek Cemetery. She was born June 9, 1930, in New Boston, the daughter of Victor and Ina Marie Andress Irwin. She married Richard "Short" Morrison on July 16, 1948, in New Boston Township. He died April 18, 2005. Patricia and her husband were engaged in farming in the New Boston area all their married life. After retiring from farming, they enjoyed spending time in Branson, Mo. She enjoyed card club, bowling and in her later years, quilting. Survivors are three daughters (spouses), Judy (Dick) Nash, New Boston, Terry (Dave) Bogart, Aledo, Cindy (Darrell) Miller, New Boston; a son, Rick (Vickie) Morrison, New Boston; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one brother, Dwaine Irwin.