Diane Pendley Morris

Our sweet angel Mother, passed through the veil peacefully in her home on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Annie Pendley, and her husband, Harold Morris, to whom she was sealed for all time and eternity. She left a legacy of Unfailing Love, Faith, Hard Work, Integrity, and Service to her nine children: Sheri (Mary), Susan (David), April (Stan), Jennifer, Kelly, Jared (Sarah), Cyndi, Samuel (Rachel), and Daniel (Amy), along with 26 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. 

Diane Pendley Morris was born in Murray, Utah and grew up in the Sacramento, California area. She was exceptionally good at art, dance, and music. She also excelled in academics. She attended American River College and then later moved to Provo, Utah to attend Brigham Young University. She met Harold Morris (Tom) in her home town at a dance. They eloped to Reno, Nevada and this was just the beginning of their many adventures as they moved to Cold Bay, King Salmon, Fairbanks, Arroyo Grande, Bryce Canyon, St. George, Seattle, Colorado Springs, and Rapid City, to name just a few! Diane and Tom moved to Spring City in 1993 and have called this lovely town their home ever since. 

Diane often said that her children were her greatest joy and the jewels in her crown. She was a devoted Mother and worked hard to provide many happy experiences for her family. She was creative and resourceful and her children have many memories of her working through the night to sew clothing, design and make costumes, create school crafts, and prom dresses. She sewed hundreds of quilts and blankets for friends and family. She was the original DIY'er: she could design and build, paint and upholster anything. She was never deterred by broken plumbing, appliances, or cars; She always found a way to fix these with her resourcefulness, creativity, determination, and intellect. She helped her kids find a love for art, music, and literature. From very young ages, she taught them to sing in harmony. Her kids sang and performed on stage–complete with home-made costumes and little choreography (and a bribe of a chocolate milkshake). She loved her children more than anything...until her grandkids came along. She had a special way of connecting with each grandchild as she shared their interests in skateboarding, music, card games, jewelry, and made each child feel special and loved as only she could do. Diane also found enjoyment in her professional roles and made a significant contribution during her many years of serving the state of Utah. Diane loved and had an unwavering testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She placed an importance on family prayer and the scriptures and made her home a safe haven for all. She cherished Family History and shared her love for the people who came before her by devoting her time and energy in working to preserve their histories in Family Search. 

Our family would like to thank our many caring neighbors and friends who provided many hours of love and service to our Mother. 

There will be a reception held in Diane's honor on Saturday, August 3 from 5-7pm at the LDS church located at 352 S Spanish Fork Parkway, Spanish Fork, UT 84660