Joan Morgan Obituary

Joan Marie Morgan (Cordova) passed away at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, CO on August 27, 2015 she was 58 years young.

Joan was born in Denver, CO on September 25, 1956 to parents Ronald Wayne and Gloria Mae Cordova. She was the wife of Ronald S. Morgan; mother of Christopher T. Morgan, and Michelle M. Morgan, preceded in death by two daughters Adrienne Michelle and Jennifer Rae Morgan. She is also survived by sister of Michael Cordova (Nancy) Denver, CO; Helen Goodholm (Jon) Aurora, CO; Denise Cordova (Tom Abbott) Alamosa, CO; Marian Aspnes (Chris) Lomita, CA; sister-in-Law to Roger L. Morgan (Kathy) Fort Collins, CO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Joan graduated from Englewood High School in 1974 and received her Associates of Arts Degree from Arapahoe Community College in 1976, later earning her dental assistant and x-ray certification in 2004.

Joan was a devoted mother, volunteering with many organizations such as the Children's Hospital Colorado, Pinnacle High School track team, and Phoenix Cotillion. No matter what city she lived in she embraced her Catholic Parish Council. After relocating to Mancos, CO in May of 2010, Joan enjoyed her mountain home and loved the wildlife and great outdoors. She joined the Vectra Bank, City Market Branch in Cortez, CO as a valued member of the banking team. She was an active member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church and an avid Broncos fan. She enjoyed fishing, cooking for others, and collecting many things. She was a patient, selfless, caring and loving wife, mother, sister and friend.

Mass of the Christian burial was held Tuesday, September 1, at 10: 30 am in Cortez. A memorial will be held Saturday, September 26th in Denver at Holy Name Catholic Church. Donations can be made in her name to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Children's Hospital Colorado at https://secure.childrenscoloradofoundation.org.