Obituary for Dewey Franklin "Rusty" Morse
Viewing for Dewey F. "Rusty" Morse will be from 12 Noon-8 PM Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the funeral home.
Funeral Services for Dewey F. "Rusty" Morse will be at 10:00 AM Monday, September 12, 2022 at the Vondel Smith South Colonial Chapel, 6934 S. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK.
DEWEY F. MORSE
OKLAHOMA CITY - Dewey Franklin “Rusty” Morse passed away peacefully on September 7, 2022 in Oklahoma City. Born on September 26, 1944, he was a lifelong resident of Oklahoma City. His nickname was earned from his grandfather, who upon seeing him for the first time declared that his hair was the color of an old, rusty bucket.
Following graduation from Southeast High School in 1962, Rusty joined with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves at Camp Pendleton. He loved and was proud of having enlisted in the Corps his entire life, and this training shaped the honorable man that he was. Rusty would later on be granted honorable discharge so he could fulfill his lifelong dream of joining the Oklahoma City Police Department in 1969. In his personal life he was a stalwart in his community, and served the city greatly as an officer in this capacity. He was one of the first OCPD Tactical Team members, and was an excellent marksman. He received numerous awards in marksman competitions. Rusty became a certified firearms instructor in 1979 and trained new police cadets for a time while he was on the force. He received many commendations from supervisors and citizens while he served 30 years on the OCPD.
Rusty married Jacqueline “Jackie” Steen in 1966 in Oklahoma City where they lived together for 56 years. His son and daughter were the joy of his life. They learned strong character from him and looked to him as a role model.
Rusty loved to hunt and fish most of his life. In his later years he was most content at the hunting cabin joined by his good friend Joe Poe, and the serenity of the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents Kingdon Hawks Morse and Florine Florence (Riddle) Morse of Oklahoma City, and his stepfather Raymond R. Barber who was like a dad to him. He is survived by his wife Jackie, son Garren W. Morse and sister Patricia Neher of OKC, daughter Kelley Thiessen and son-in-law Denny Thiessen of Moore, OK.
Funeral Services for Dewey F. "Rusty" Morse will be at 10:00 AM Monday, September 12, 2022 at the Vondel Smith South Colonial Chapel, 6934 S. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK.
DEWEY F. MORSE
OKLAHOMA CITY - Dewey Franklin “Rusty” Morse passed away peacefully on September 7, 2022 in Oklahoma City. Born on September 26, 1944, he was a lifelong resident of Oklahoma City. His nickname was earned from his grandfather, who upon seeing him for the first time declared that his hair was the color of an old, rusty bucket.
Following graduation from Southeast High School in 1962, Rusty joined with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves at Camp Pendleton. He loved and was proud of having enlisted in the Corps his entire life, and this training shaped the honorable man that he was. Rusty would later on be granted honorable discharge so he could fulfill his lifelong dream of joining the Oklahoma City Police Department in 1969. In his personal life he was a stalwart in his community, and served the city greatly as an officer in this capacity. He was one of the first OCPD Tactical Team members, and was an excellent marksman. He received numerous awards in marksman competitions. Rusty became a certified firearms instructor in 1979 and trained new police cadets for a time while he was on the force. He received many commendations from supervisors and citizens while he served 30 years on the OCPD.
Rusty married Jacqueline “Jackie” Steen in 1966 in Oklahoma City where they lived together for 56 years. His son and daughter were the joy of his life. They learned strong character from him and looked to him as a role model.
Rusty loved to hunt and fish most of his life. In his later years he was most content at the hunting cabin joined by his good friend Joe Poe, and the serenity of the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents Kingdon Hawks Morse and Florine Florence (Riddle) Morse of Oklahoma City, and his stepfather Raymond R. Barber who was like a dad to him. He is survived by his wife Jackie, son Garren W. Morse and sister Patricia Neher of OKC, daughter Kelley Thiessen and son-in-law Denny Thiessen of Moore, OK.