Morris William "Morrie" Bickett Obituary (1928 - 2023)

Morris W Bickett (Morrie) passed away on February 12, 2023 at the age of 94. Born in the State of Washington, he moved to California as a child, where he lived until 1989 when he and his wife, Shirley Bickett, moved to Lake Havasu City. In 1948 Morrie and Shirley met on a blind date in Boise, Idaho. After a few dates, they married and the two boarded a bus for southern California There they lovingly raised 4 children. As an active member of the BPOE Fullerton Lodge #1993, he worked his way through the ranks of officers before becoming the Exalted Ruler in 1986 - 1987. Morrie retired from Pacific Bell after 35 years of service, then continued his career with Ford Aerospace. He is preceded in death by his mother Gertrude Bickett, father Darrell Bickett, 2 brothers Walter Smith and Darrell Bickett , 1 sister Dorothy Bickett, wife Shirley Bickett and son-in-law Kenneth White. Survivors include son Laurence Bickett (Debby), daughters Linda Eicher (Arvel), Sue White, Moureen Becknel (Jay), his sister Verna Williams along with 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his special friend of many years, Carol Schroeder. Morrie loved his family and will be greatly missed by all. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 8, 2023 from noon - 3:00 at the Fullerton Elks Lodge. The family has asked in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to Hospice of Havasu.