Obituary of Gladys Elaine Morlock
With sadness, we announce the passing of Gladys on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Barnswallow Place Elmira, in her 92nd year.
She was the daughter of William and Clara (Eckstein) Becker. Beloved wife of Frederick Morlock (predeceased 1993). She will be sadly missed by her son Scott Morlock and wife Janet of Elmira and daughter Lynn Keough and Dale Smith of Salt Lake City. Loving “Nana” to Austin, Kevin, and Sean Keough, Mark, Peter and Weston Morlock. Also remembered by her sister Dorothy Restemayer of Dashwood and sister-in-law Helen Becker of New Hamburg. Glad was predeceased by sisters Loreen Fenton, Ruth Kraft, Greta Kerr and Bertha Becker; brothers Gordon, Wally and Arnold Becker; brothers-in-law Howard Fenton, Harold Kraft, John Kerr, Melvin Restemayer; sisters-in-law Rossannah Becker and Lillian Becker.
Following a career in teaching, Glad was married to Frederick Morlock in 1952. Glad valued close family ties with Fred’s family, her five sisters, three brothers and their extended families. They provided a constant source of joy. She enjoyed the company of close, devoted friends throughout her lifetime, sharing meals and trips to the theatre together. Her many gifts included an eye for flower arranging and an ear for music and playing the piano. She was an active member of Parkminster United Church, Waterloo.
Following cremation, Glad will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Crediton Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 11 am.
In her memory, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.