Robert Leslie Morrill(Bob), 68, of Burton, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, December 04, 2019 at McLaren -Flint after a short illness.
Robert was born to David Jewett Morrill and Sally Ann Morrill, September 11, 1951 in Lansing, Michigan. He was raised in Grand Blanc, Michigan, where he lived until shortly after graduation.
Robert graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1970. Robert worked at Mclaren Flint for 35 years until he retired in 2016. He worked a variety of jobs during his time at McLaren. His most recent job at McLaren was as an Endoscopy Technician, which he did for at least 8 years.
Robert is survived by 2 children: Robert Adam Morrill and Christina Richardson (Brandon Richardson), and grandchildren Emery Richardson and Ashlynn Richardson; his parents, David J. and Sally Ann Morrill; brothers Dr. David S. Morrill and Paul Morrill, sister Dr. B.J. Sidari; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncle, and many friends.
In addition to spending time with his family, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, scuba diving, and flying remote control airplanes. He had a private pilots license and enjoyed taking people up in a two-seater Cessna airplane.
Bob loved aquariums and fish ponds. He had a small aquarium business on the side for 20 years in which he bought, set-up, designed, stocked, and serviced aquariums. In his later years, he had a large pond built in his back yard and stocked it with exotic koi. His grandson Emery loved ringing the bell and feeding the koi with his papa.
Bob enjoyed model train sets, and was in the process of setting up a large model train village in a room in the house, so that he and his grandson Emery could enjoy their train hobby together.
Another thing that Bob liked to do was collect and play vinyl records. He would dance with his granddaughter Ashlynn as he played favorite songs. He also bought and restored old cabinet speakers.
Bob never met a stranger. He was always willing to help those in need. At McLaren, he was known for his dedication to his job. He was always willing to come in when they had an emergency, no matter the time of the day or night. In his later years, he was known for his generous giving to others.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Faith Tabernacle Church, which is located at 1225 Center Road, Burton, MI, 48509. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. The service will follow at 1:00, with a reception following
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I am so sad to hear the passing of Bob. I worked with him at McLaren, in the ENDO department. He always made the patient first. If it meant he come in on his day off, work over into the late night, didnt get a break, if it was something for the patient he was the man. He and I had many conversations about our world, religions, politics, life in general and he never argued, raised his voice, nothing. We just talked. We were work friends. My life has been touched by knowing him. RIP MY FRIEND??
I was so sad when I saw this. I am so sorry for your loss. I too knew Bob from being at McLaren. He always had a friendly smile to share. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. RIP Bob. Phil B.
Hard for me to believe and words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I worked at Mclaren as an RN Bob was a great work mate for am very long time. I also had the privilege of caring for him the times when he would visit the ER or hospital with his kidney stones and various admissions. We always had a great work relationship. He was very dependable & caring, always coming in to help wherever especially the endo lab. Once again sorry for your loss and I hope you can find some comfort through the words and messages here. My thoughts and prayers, God Bless., Larry Martin
I worked with Bob many years in ICU. When I went to endoscopy I was called in late at night for an emergency . Bob was working in ICU at the time and there was nobody to help me with the case . The supervisor called him and he came in to help. He helped save the patient . It was a privilege to know him . May he Rest In Peace
I have known Bob since 1993. I met him when I joined the staff on ICU at McLaren and later worked with him in the endoscopy lab. Bob was a hard worker and a friend to everyone. I will miss him. Rest in peace my friend.
Lynn Morrill Evans sends their condolences.