Loren L. "Butch" Morse, June 16, 1950 - Feb 13, 2015.
Butch was born and raised in Eugene, OR, with siblings Roberta, Sally, and Shirley.
He served two tours of duty in the U.S. Navy, on the USS Tattnall (DDG-19), the USS Goldsborough (DDG-20), the USS Cochrane (DDG-21), and the USS Benjamin Stoddert (DDG-22).
Highest Rank Held: Petty Officer 2nd Class (E-5). Honorable Discharge.
A Disabled Vietnam Veteran and fierce Patriot.
Butch loved gardening, fishing, camping, and riding ATVs with his kids.
He passed away in Salem, OR, preceded in death by his parents, and sister Roberta.
He leaves behind a loving wife Debi, and children Le Anna May, Viktor, Becky, Tabatha, and Tim.
Butch will be interred at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR, on Monday 13 April, at 11:00AM.
Butch was a good man. He will be missed...
pat barrett, USAF '68-'72