Joseph Ellis Morrow

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Joseph Ellis Morrow

January 8,1952 ~ June 4, 2025

Joseph “Skip” Ellis Morrow, 73, was born on January 8, 1952 in Virginia. He passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph Ellis and Lois Rae Urias, and adopted father Jack Morrow. He is survived by his siblings Jeff Morrow of Phoenix, Arizona; David Morrow of Las Vegas, Nevada; Susan Creenan of Tucson, Arizona; two nephews and one niece.  

Skip spent his high school years in Tucson and graduated from Sahura High School in 1970. He received a full scholarship to Brigham Young University, where he played an active role in the BYU theater department, acting and directing several theater performances. Skip graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in drama and theater in 1974, after which he joined the Army in 1977. During this time, he completed the program as a surgical operating room technician, which became his career and role in the Army. Shortly after completing the program, he was stationed in Savannah, Georgia, followed by moving to Nuremberg, Germany. This made a significant impact on Skip’s love to travel the world and absorb the culture. Skip fell in love with Bavaria and made numerous visits throughout his lifetime. After his tour in Germany, Skip was stationed in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He played an active role in directing for the River City Community Players in Leavenworth, Kansas. He was accomplished in set and stage design, lighting and directing.  

After fulfilling his career in the Army, Skip remained in Leavenworth and worked in the jewelry business. He moved to Utah in 1997, where he became involved and was active in the St. Francis Catholic Church Life-teen program. Skip was instrumental in introducing this program to the Diocese of Salt Lake City and played a significant role in the lives of our Catholic teens.  

Many will remember Skip for his compassion to others, his personable and friendly demeanor and his love for his Golden Retrievers. Skip loved all things German. Skip reflected on his life in Germany and many experiences he shared with everyone he met. He will be truly missed by many. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Madeleine at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday June 12, 2025, followed by burial at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale.  

Memorial contributions may be made to Utah Golden Retriever Rescue.