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    1. Omaha Native Son Obit
    2. Interesting obit and thought maybe someone could use it. The Columbian, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1998, page B4 - Vancouver, Washington WALTER R. MORGAN Walter Roy Morgan, 95, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 1998, in a Vancouver foster home. Mr. Morgan was born Dec. 20, 1902, in Omaha, Neb. He was a civil engineer and helped design the locks at Bonneville Dam. He retired in 1974. There will be a private service at Skyline Funeral Home Chapel and a private burial in Skyline Memorial Gardens in Portland, OR. His wife of more than 60 years, Evelyn, died in 1993. Family member said Mr. Morgan was artistic and had designed a dress for an actress to wear to the Academy Awards. He was also involved in drawing the famous poster of Uncle Sam looking for military recruits. He loved trains. Survivors include three daughters, Carol; Sharon and Marian; one son, Robert; one sister Helen; one brother, Arthur; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. _____________________________ I will keep the newspaper copy (which has complete survivor names) for about a week, if anyone should want a copy. Arlis Anderson Renfro

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