Joann Morey Obituary

Joann Beth (Shay-Strong) Morey was born to eternal life on August 14th, after battling pancreatic cancer.  She was born in Miami, Florida, June 8th, 1934, to Keith and Mary Fay (Webber) Shay. She grew up in Miami and Manitou Springs, where she graduated as valedictorian from Manitou Springs High School in 1952. She earned her B.A. from the University of Kansas in 1956 in English and Journalism, and B.S. from the University of Southern Colorado in Biology. She earned her Masters degree as a Child Health Associate from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Her lifetime ministry was as a medical provider, especially in pediatrics. She practiced for many years as a Child Health Associate and Physician's Assistant in Colorado Springs, New York, and California. She often gave of her talents by working in indigent medical clinics. She was active in church choirs, Christian education, and the Stephens Ministry. God shined through her life to bless and heal countless others. She is survived by her beloved husband, the Reverend Charles Morey of Vallejo, CA; her mother and stepfather, Mary Fay (Shay) and Mason Curtis of Manitou Springs; her sister, Kathleen (Shay) Arnold of Carbondale; her six children: Beth (Strong) Andrews of Pueblo; David Strong of Portland, Oregon; Katherine (Strong) Lundeen of Escondido, CA; Mark Strong of Fayetteville, NC; Stephen Morey of Illinois; and Mark Morey of California; and nine grandchildren. Joann's life was greatly enriched by her strong faith, family, and friends. She taught us how to live, how to suffer, and how to die. She was known for her courage of heart, keenness of mind, and brightness of spirit. Memorial Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs, at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, August 22, 2005.  Burial will be in the Crystal Hills Cemetery, Manitou Springs, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19th. Memorials may be sent to the Memorial Fund at First Presbyterian Church, 219 East Bijou,Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.