Janet Morgan

Janet May Sloss Morgan, of Sioux City, was called home on August 22, 2018. She died at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A Memorial service will be held Sunday, August 26 at 2:30 P.M. with a visitation one hour prior at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. She was born July 9, 1925, to James and Fern (Elliott) Sloss in Omaha, and grew up with her family in North Bend, NE. Janet was a graduate of North Bend High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1947. Following graduation, she taught school in Scottsbluff, NE, Yankton, SD, and Sioux City. She married Dr. Rex Morgan on August 12, 1952, in North Bend. Six children were born from this union. A member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, she also served over 70 years in PEO, as well as in numerous other community and philanthropic organizations. Janet was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Deacon and Elder. Her strong faith sustained her during good times and bad. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, sisters June Sloss and Ruth Johnson, and children Patricia Ann and Timothy John. She is survived by sons Jeffrey (Cheli) of Iowa City, and Thomas (Mary) of Ewing, NJ; daughters Barbara Young (Gary) of Calias, ME, and Carolyn Cook of Sioux City; numerous grandchildren; and her cat companion, Hunter. She was devoted to family and was a kind and generous friend. One of Janet’s great passions was reading, and she enjoyed working at Book People, where she could recommend books to family, friends, and anyone else who came into the store. She volunteered to read at several elementary schools and was committed to instilling a love of reading in young people. She was also an avid photographer. Janet opened her heart to others, and as a result, she enriched the lives of many. She loved to learn, try new things, and enjoyed travel. As a young woman she traveled for 3 months in Europe and later enjoyed trips to Spain, South Africa, and Italy. At the age of 86, she traveled with family to Ireland and visited Derry, where her great-grandparents lived. Memorials may be sent to the Hospice of Siouxland, the Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, and Girls Inc. of Sioux City. The family extends its sincere gratitude for the friendship and care provided by the Hospice of Siouxland, Visiting Angels, Chaplain Brenda Zahnley, and the many friends and family who supported Janet during her illness.