Dr. Alan Roberts Morgan Obituary (1933

Dr. Alan Roberts Morgan, our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and friend completed his earthly mission on March 2, 2022. Alan was born May 12, 1933 in Provo, Utah to J. Rulon and Fern Roberts Morgan. He spent his childhood living in Provo where he attended B.Y. Elementary, Farrer Junior High and B.Y. High Schools. While in high school he was chosen as a valedictorian, lettered in football and baseball, and was a member of multiple clubs, skiing and photography being his favorite. While at B.Y. High he met and courted his lifelong sweetheart, Jeanene Brown. They married April 14, 1951 and were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple October 30,1952. Alan attended the University of Utah for 1 year then transferred to Brigham Young University as a pre-dental student. Then in 1954, he attended and graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in Cleveland, Ohio. Later, he was accepted as a U.S. Army Dental intern and served at multiple Army dental clinics in the states. He served 1 year overseas in Thailand at the 31st Field Hospital (Mash Unit). Alan held the rank of Major and after resigning from the Army in 1964, he returned to Provo where he practiced Dentistry for 42 years. Alan was a member of the Provo District Dental Society and served as president. He was a member of the Utah Dental Association where he served as chairman on the Utah State Dental Health Committee. He was also a member of the American Dental Association. For 25 years, Alan was a member of the Sertoma (Service to Mankind) International Organization, was elected twice as president and served as Sertoma Governor over the Utah-Idaho District. During his service as governor, he was awarded the prestigious Gold Coat. As a member of the Sertoma Club, he was proud to fire off the cannon to kick off the Provo Freedom Festival parade. Alan was a member of the National Organization of Sons of the Utah Pioneers. He served as president on two separate occasions and held many other offices. Alan loved sports and supported all activities of his children and grandchildren. His love of baseball gave him the opportunity to serve as president of the Provo Northeast Little League for many years. His expert skiing abilities earned him many 1st place trophies in the Coca Cola Cup Slalom Ski Competitions. Other hobbies were water skiing, hunting, golfing, fishing, and world traveling. Alan traveled with his sweetheart Jeanene to 6 continents and more than 55 countries. Alan had a deep love for all of the Arts making him a true Renaissance Man. He was a true blue BYU fan, a member of the Cougar Club and sports season ticket holder for 58 years. Alan is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held the Melchizedek priesthood and served as an Elder, a Seventy, a High Council, Bishopric member and a BYU ward Bishop. Alan is survived by his eternal companion, Jeanene Brown Morgan, sister, Jaynann Morgan Payne, six children: Cathreen Stevens, John David, Rebecca Corwell (John), James Alan (Sue), Jeffrey Earl (JeraLeigh) and Jaylan Brown (Amy); 23 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents J. Rulon and Fern Morgan, brother-in-law Dean Payne, son-in-law Kent Stevens and grandson-in-law Mike Versluis. Funeral services will be held in Alan’s honor at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Oak Hills 5th Ward Chapel, 1960 North 1500 East, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Friday, March 11 from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at the Provo City Cemetery following funeral services. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com. The family of Dr. Alan Roberts Morgan has invited you to view the webcast of their loved one’s service. This webcast will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. https://vimeo.com/686916136 (Live stream is ONLY available during service)