Leland Morgan

Leland "Tubby" R. Morgan, 93, of Anita, Iowa, passed away Monday, August 31, 2009, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa.

Leland Roscoe Morgan was born on March 24, 1916, in Cass County, Iowa, the son of Orville and Birdie Mae (Goodwin) Morgan.

He attended country school, near Wiota, and this is where he was given his nickname. To this day he still remained close friends with country school classmate, Albert Eilts. Tubby graduated from Wiota High School in 1933, and following graduation he helped his dad on the farm.

On September 23, 1939, he married Imo Jean Joy. He continued farming for many years and in 1958, the couple moved to Anita, Iowa. Tubby joined into partnership with Claude Chapman and together bought the Sinclair Station. He owned the station for over 25 years.

Tubby later married Agnes Baier in September of 1982.

He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Anita, Iowa, the Masonic Lodge and the Saddle Club. Tubby enjoyed helping others, and was always willing to lend a helping hand. In his younger days he could be found taking a spin around the dance floor. He was always up for a good game of baseball on television, especially if the Chicago Cubs were playing. Tubby loved to visit and most of all tell stories. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Tubby is survived by his daughter, Bonita Shinkle of Des Moines, Iowa; and his daughters, Karol (Richard) Neighbors of Del Valle, Texas, and Sharlene Burmeister of Anita, Iowa; his grandchildren, Angela Grant and Sean (Chris Kerns) Grant both of Des Moines, Iowa, Rick (Julie Tomlinson) Neighbors of Anita, Iowa, Randy (Dusty Kelly) Neighbors of Austin, Texas, Sandy (Will) Nahach of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Gina (John) O'Brien of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Shawna (Jeff Bohnsack) Burmeister of Anita, Iowa, and Kelly Burmeister of Anita, Iowa; his great-grandchildren, Anna Keller and K.C. Keller of Adel, Iowa, Morgan Phippen of Alaska, Ashley Neighbors of Anita, Iowa, Alex Neighbors of Massena, Iowa, Alysun O'Brien of Norwalk, Iowa, Sean O'Brien of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Bradyn Burmeister-Bohnsack of Anita, Iowa, Trevor Neighbors of Austin, Texas, and Brian Neighbors of Abelene, Texas; four great-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Birdie Morgan; his step-mother, Leona Morgan; his wives, Imo Jean and Agnes; his grandsons, Gary Grant, Jr. and Gary Burmeister; a great-grandson, Nathan Neighbors; his sister, Iona Wieland; his brothers, Orville and Norman Morgan; and his long time friend, Albert Eilts.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2009, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Anita, with Father Dan Siepker celebrating.

Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Anita, Iowa.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 2009, at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Anita, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Anita, Iowa.