Ted Morrow

Ted Arden Morrow, the son of Athel (Mitchell) and Arley Morrow, was born on Sept. 13, 1946, at Guide Rock. He died Monday, Feb. 8, as the result of a two-vehicle accident south of Blue Hill.

Ted was affectionately known as Lucky by his family and friends. His nickname derived from his date of birth on Friday the 13th. He received his formal education at various country schools, including the now-defunct Rosemont and Eckley schools, and graduated from the Blue Hill High School with the Class of 1964. He was employed for a period of time with the land conservation service and then with Western Land Roller, now FlowServ of Hastings. He retired in 2014, after working for several years in the tool crib at FlowServ.

In his leisure time, Lucky enjoyed hunting and the company of his dogs, having had nearly a dozen--he was a “sucker” for any stray dog needing a home. Lucky was also an avid gun collector.

Making his daily trips to his job in Hastings, he developed many friends at his usual stops, including the CPI-Cenex gas station in Blue Hill. Lucky was quick to quietly help others in need, and was especially conscientious to donate to organizations supplying needed items for children and animal shelters in the area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Athel and Arley Morrow; his grandparents. Sadie Mitchell, and Elma and Arby Morrow of Esbon; his mother’s three brothers, Arden V., John and Ernest Dallen Mitchell; his father’s three sisters, Audrey, Clarice and Hazel Morrow.

Left to treasure his memory are his sister, Sandra Larkey and her husband, Dave, of Guide Rock; and cousins and friends.

His funeral was held at Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16. His ashes will be taken to Voyagers National Park in Minnesota and scattered. His sister said, “He loved house-boating up there and wanted to get back; if this is the only way he can do it, I will make sure he does.”