Vera Arletta Morse

Vera Arletta Morse was born on May 17, 1927 in Dunlap, Iowa to George and Vera (Hack) McCord. She was the fifth of ten children. She grew up during the great depression on a simple farm. Vera grew up without many of the basic things we take for granted today. She took a bath in a tin tub in the kitchen since they didn’t have hot water, and the farmhouse was hot in the summer and cold in the winter with several kids sharing a bed to keep warm. Some of the food came straight from the farm and there were chores to do. These hardships, however, set the foundation for a solid work ethic, mental toughness, and a strong sense of independence. All of these traits helped her to mold her children and grandchildren. Later, Vera attended business school where she met a fun loving, skinny, redheaded young man named Leroy and the two were soon happily married. They raised six children together. She loved and was devoted to her family and always put them first. When her kids had curves in the road or setbacks, she was always there to listen. She led by example, showing that you should give back to others when you can. She shared money with animal shelters, homeless shelters, children in foreign counties, and women who lacked opportunities she had, all while being on a budget. Vera always encouraged her children to get an education or find a career that allowed them to take care of themselves. Her children always knew how incredibly lucky they were to have her, and they know the world without their mom will never be the same. On December 2, 2024, Vera passed away at the age of 97. Her long life and her gentle, positive, and giving ways were a gift to her family, so we are joining together to celebrate her from 4-7pm on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Reichmuth Funeral Home. Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Morse and siblings, Clair, Harold, Helen, Ruby, Ina, Vesta, and Carol. She is survived by children: Jan Walker, Randy (Michele) Morse, Karen (Mark) Tucker, Brian Morse, Jamie (Jerry) Hough, and Sheri (Scott) Geer; grandchildren: Shaina, Kari, Nicki, Jenny, Aaron, Tara, Jessica, Joshua, Sara, and Paige, several great grandchildren; and siblings, Ronald McCord and Virginia Campbell. Memorials may be directed to the Nebraska Humane Society.

Vera Arletta Morse

May 17, 1927 - December 2, 2024