Roberta Yvonne (née Maess) Morris, age 74, Asleep in Jesus, August 2, 2022
Visitation and Funeral Information: Tuesday, August 9, 9:30 a.m. until service at 10:30 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 737 Barracksview Road, St. Louis, MO 63125. Interment at St. Trinity Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
Roberta Yvonne Morris, daughter of Ervin and Ferne (née Miller) Maess, was born October 2, 1947, in Paducah, Kentucky. During infancy she was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran, Metropolis, Illinois, where she also confirmed her faith on Palm Sunday 1961. She graduated from Metropolis High School in 1965 and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Murray State University in 1969. In 1984, she received her Master of Arts from Northeast Missouri State University.
On June 8, 1969, at St. Paul Lutheran, she married Douglas Thomas Morris with whom she enjoyed 53 years in the nuptial estate. Yvonne is survived by her husband Doug, daughter Heather (Richard) Shade, sister-in-law Jean (Bob) Gross, nephew Bobby Gross, and niece Paige Taylor. Yvonne is further survived by other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
As a career educator, in 1969, Yvonne taught at Null Elementary School, where she remained until 1971. From 1978 to 1985, she taught Social Studies at St. Charles West High School, and from 1985 to 1992, she taught English for the Windsor Junior and Senior High Schools. In 1992, she moved to the Mehlville School District as a Librarian at Margaret J. Buerkle Middle School, and beginning in 1998, she served as Director of Learning Resources/Instructional Technology in the Mehlville School District until her retirement in 2012. In 2005, Yvonne was selected by the Missouri Association of School Librarians for the 2005 Friend of School Libraries Award. In announcing this selection, Yvonne was praised for her exemplary service to the Library Media Specialists and the Library Media Centers in the Mehlville School District.
In 1987, Yvonne and her family became members of Peace Lutheran Church where their membership has remained. Prior to her membership at Peace, she was a member of Hope Lutheran and Our Savior Lutheran in St. Charles and Immanuel Lutheran in Crystal City. In her previous affiliations she taught Sunday school, served on Altar Guild and while at Hope Lutheran, served lunch to Senior Citizens.
Yvonne and Doug loved to travel. One mode of travel was on cruise ships. They traveled on five continents and to over 100 countries. She was a great cook, homemaker, and crafter. She and friends made quilts for veterans. Yvonne and Heather baked during the Christmas season. They made wonderful trays and tins of Christmas cookies, cakes, breads, and candies for their family and friends.
Yvonne enjoyed good health until experiencing cervical spinal difficulties which prompted her surgery on August 1, at St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital, which though successful, was likely followed by a heart attack, which resulted in her passing on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 8:11 a.m. Yvonne attained the age of 74 years and 10 months.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Doug and Heather. You are in my prayers
I’m so sorry for your loss, Doug and Heather. You are in my prayers
Dear Doug and Heather,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Yvonne and I were colleagues for several years when we worked in the Mehlville School District.
She was always so capable and pleasant to work with. She had high standards for the program and was a true professional.
We had some good laughs through the years and I will always remember her
fondly.
Dear Doug and Heather,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Yvonne and I were colleagues for several years when we worked in the Mehlville School District.
She was always so capable and pleasant to work with. She had high standards for the program and was a true professional.
We had some good laughs through the years and I will always remember her
fondly.
We are so very sorry about the loss of Yvonne. She was a special cousin, and we loved her.
We are keeping Doug, Heather, and Rich close in prayer and our thoughts and prayers
are with them. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.
We are so very sorry about the loss of Yvonne. She was a special cousin, and we loved her.
We are keeping Doug, Heather, and Rich close in prayer and our thoughts and prayers
are with them. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.
I met Roberta while we were working out at Snap Fitness. She was a very nice women, and we would chat about travel,family, and her surgery. I’m so sorry your family lost Roberta.
I met Roberta while we were working out at Snap Fitness. She was a very nice women, and we would chat about travel,family, and her surgery. I’m so sorry your family lost Roberta.
Heather, Rich and Mr. Morris
May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.” “I am sharing in your sadness as you remember your loved one.” “Praying for you during this difficult time “.
Jackie Chaplin
Heather, Rich and Mr. Morris
May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.” “I am sharing in your sadness as you remember your loved one.” “Praying for you during this difficult time “.
Jackie Chaplin
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you,Doug and your family during this time. . We have fond memories of our co-workers since we retired from MBU.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you,Doug and your family during this time. . We have fond memories of our co-workers since we retired from MBU.
She was a wonderful neighbor and friend. She will be greatly missed. Doug, we know that you are parted from Yvonne now but you will again see her in heaven one day. Until then you have 53 years of wonderful memories. Keep on keeping the faith until one day the Lord will call you home, too. We are here for you anytime you need us. Yvonne was a beautiful Christian woman and a perfect example of why we are here on this earth.
She was a wonderful neighbor and friend. She will be greatly missed. Doug, we know that you are parted from Yvonne now but you will again see her in heaven one day. Until then you have 53 years of wonderful memories. Keep on keeping the faith until one day the Lord will call you home, too. We are here for you anytime you need us. Yvonne was a beautiful Christian woman and a perfect example of why we are here on this earth.
Doug and Heather and Richard: Mario and I send our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Doug and Heather and Richard: Mario and I send our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Doug and Heather, I am saddened to hear of Yvonne’s passing. She and I grew up together in Metropolis; attended grade school, high school, and college together. I served at her wedding as she served at mine. We have exchanged Christmas cards for 53 years. I pray for your peace and comfort.
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Doug and Heather, I am saddened to hear of Yvonne’s passing. She and I grew up together in Metropolis; attended grade school, high school, and college together. I served at her wedding as she served at mine. We have exchanged Christmas cards for 53 years. I pray for your peace and comfort.
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I’m so sorry to hear about Yvonne’s passing. I worked at Mehlville School District with her and I remember her to be so very knowledgeable. She also was the best dressed Director. So sad for your sudden loss.
I’m so sorry to hear about Yvonne’s passing. I worked at Mehlville School District with her and I remember her to be so very knowledgeable. She also was the best dressed Director. So sad for your sudden loss.
We were so sorry to hear about Yvonne. We were looking forward to seeing both of you at the class reunion. You will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you , your daughter, and other family members. Love and blessings.
We were so sorry to hear about Yvonne. We were looking forward to seeing both of you at the class reunion. You will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you , your daughter, and other family members. Love and blessings.
I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to observe Yvonne’s example of what a devoted wife, mother, friend and devoted child of God is. She will be forever missed and long thought of. God be with her dear family as they learn to navigate life honoring the legacy she leaves.
I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to observe Yvonne’s example of what a devoted wife, mother, friend and devoted child of God is. She will be forever missed and long thought of. God be with her dear family as they learn to navigate life honoring the legacy she leaves.
Doug so sorry for your loss Prayers for you and Heather
Doug so sorry for your loss Prayers for you and Heather
God bless you Doug. So sorry to hear about Yvonne’s passing. I pray that God grants you some peace.
God bless you Doug. So sorry to hear about Yvonne’s passing. I pray that God grants you some peace.
Dear Mr. Morris,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your wife. Jane Neukomn let me know. We have stayed in touch over the years. I have taught music now for 40 years. I will always remember my days at Berkeley Senior High and you being one of our principals. May God hold you and your family in His hands during this difficult time.
May the peace of Christ be with you,
Annette (Stowasser) Mayhew Class of 1977
Dear Mr. Morris,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your wife. Jane Neukomn let me know. We have stayed in touch over the years. I have taught music now for 40 years. I will always remember my days at Berkeley Senior High and you being one of our principals. May God hold you and your family in His hands during this difficult time.
May the peace of Christ be with you,
Annette (Stowasser) Mayhew Class of 1977
Yvonne was a lovely young woman when I knew her in school in Metropolis and obviously lived a rich and productive life! My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends who will miss her company.
Yvonne was a lovely young woman when I knew her in school in Metropolis and obviously lived a rich and productive life! My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends who will miss her company.
Heather, Rich, and Mr. Morris:
I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t get the opportunity to meet Mrs. Morris; however, I know that she was a very special woman in your lives. You’re in my prayers, and I hope your memories bring some comfort for you during this difficult time.
Heather, Rich, and Mr. Morris:
I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t get the opportunity to meet Mrs. Morris; however, I know that she was a very special woman in your lives. You’re in my prayers, and I hope your memories bring some comfort for you during this difficult time.
I am sorry to hear this news. Yvonne was a colleague of mine at St. Charles West High School. We had many interesting conversations in the teacher’s lounge. She was a good friend. – David Behle
I am sorry to hear this news. Yvonne was a colleague of mine at St. Charles West High School. We had many interesting conversations in the teacher’s lounge. She was a good friend. – David Behle
I’m so very sorry. Doug and Heather I will keep you in my prayers. We lost a Beautiful lady inside and out. I will miss Yvonne so much. I loved our chats. God Bless
I’m so very sorry. Doug and Heather I will keep you in my prayers. We lost a Beautiful lady inside and out. I will miss Yvonne so much. I loved our chats. God Bless
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. I pray that you find comfort and peace in your pleasant memories of her.
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. I pray that you find comfort and peace in your pleasant memories of her.
Heather I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you have lots of wonderful memories.
Heather I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you have lots of wonderful memories.
Yvonne was such a leader and advocate of Mehlville school libraries. She has been greatly missed and will continue to be.
Yvonne was such a leader and advocate of Mehlville school libraries. She has been greatly missed and will continue to be.
I was so saddened to learn of Yvonne’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you both, Doug and Heather. Yvonne was a friend and an absolute educational professional
whom I watch work tirelessly during my Mehlville employment. She helped me numerous times with technology. I always appreciated she gave of her time in that way . Her talents and good works were exceptional. She left such a loving legacy to you both. I pray God’s comfort and peace for your family.
I was so saddened to learn of Yvonne’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you both, Doug and Heather. Yvonne was a friend and an absolute educational professional
whom I watch work tirelessly during my Mehlville employment. She helped me numerous times with technology. I always appreciated she gave of her time in that way . Her talents and good works were exceptional. She left such a loving legacy to you both. I pray God’s comfort and peace for your family.
Doug, Heather, and Rich,
My deepest condolences to each of you. I always loved the pictures you posted of the great times you shared so lovingly together. This kept us Canadian family in the loop with each of you.
I first met Yvonne at the Maess Reunion in 1996 in Saskatchewan and Mom always stayed in touch. Then I had the opportunity to travel to St. Charles through work and stay with her and Doug. Yvonne was a wonderful and kind person who loved to have fun.
She had many talents but her quilting and sewing projects were my favorite. We had quilting in common and she has many of her projects on display in her home.
Yvonne will be deeply missed as she was such a devoted wife, mother and mother-in-law and friend. You are in our thoughts.
Alice Tetz and Brenda Jossy
Doug, Heather, and Rich,
My deepest condolences to each of you. I always loved the pictures you posted of the great times you shared so lovingly together. This kept us Canadian family in the loop with each of you.
I first met Yvonne at the Maess Reunion in 1996 in Saskatchewan and Mom always stayed in touch. Then I had the opportunity to travel to St. Charles through work and stay with her and Doug. Yvonne was a wonderful and kind person who loved to have fun.
She had many talents but her quilting and sewing projects were my favorite. We had quilting in common and she has many of her projects on display in her home.
Yvonne will be deeply missed as she was such a devoted wife, mother and mother-in-law and friend. You are in our thoughts.
Alice Tetz and Brenda Jossy
Mr Morris, I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. May she Rest In Peace and May the Lord’s Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her.
Mr Morris, I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. May she Rest In Peace and May the Lord’s Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her.
Thank you Doug for calling us and letting us know this very sad and upsetting news. Gary and I are so very sorry for your loss and please let Heather know this too. Yvonne will be missed a lot, our love to you both.❤️❤️
Thank you Doug for calling us and letting us know this very sad and upsetting news. Gary and I are so very sorry for your loss and please let Heather know this too. Yvonne will be missed a lot, our love to you both.❤️❤️
Doug and Heather:
It’s Steve (Stephen) Middleton and I wanted to let you know that even though I wasn’t made aware of Yvonnes passing , I’m sorry for your loss.