Gary Morse has passed.

[pooh]

Last night.

[Ruthtomnorma3]

Blessings and prayers for his family during this time of celebration.

[royr]

Does anyone know the cause of death?

[shcisamax]

That's rather young.

[2BNTV]

The Daily Sun did not say anything about how he passed. Needless to say, how great was his accomplishments, in building this beautiful community, that his father started with Al Tarrson.

RIP - Gary.

My deepest condolences to the Morse family, :pray:

[tainsley]

Our condolences to the Morse family. RIP Mr. Morse and thank you for this place we call home.

[Ecuadog]

Rest in peace.

[dbussone]

That's rather young.

Very young indeed. May his family be blessed with prayers at this time of difficulty.

[redwitch]

Rest in peace.

[skip0358]

Rest in Peace and Thank You and your Family for what you've done for so many.

[Chopper]

Mr. Morse changed a lot of lives. He brought over 100,000 people together from all over the country and many foreign countries. I can't thank him and his family enough for all they have done to create this unique spot in the world. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

[Bonny]

RIP Gary Morse. I am so sad to hear of his passing ! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. We thank him for everything he has done and providing us with such an awesome place to live !! :bigbow:

[Chi-Town]

Very sad to hear. He bettered so many lives.

[ugotme]

My condolences to the Morse family.

[Cobh521]

Our sympathy to the Morse family. Gary was truly an amazing man and his vision has provided us with a fantastic lifestyle. RIP Gary and thank you for developing such a great community.

[Abby10]

Wow - I am just in shock to see this the first thing this morning! What a tremendous legacy this man has left. To see a family work together to accomplish what they have, with Gary at the helm, has been truly amazing. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family.

[lamplighter]

MAy the family find peace during this difficult time.

[salpal]

Rest in Peace Mr. Morse and thank you for all your visions and accomplishments.

[Pointer]

Such sad news. May his family find comfort in all the prayers being sent their way,

[PJ]

Wow - I am just in shock to see this the first thing this morning! What a tremendous legacy this man has left. To see a family work together to accomplish what they have, with Gary at the helm, has been truly amazing. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family.


I'm shocked also, and sad that he died so young!!!
I appreciate Gary & his father, and the family for this wonderful place that they provided for us to live.
I love it here!!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! :)

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Rest in Peace Mr Morse and thank you for what you have created. Condolences to the family.

[DeanFL]

As new residents of TV since February, we pinch ourselves every day that we made it here. Mr Morse was a great visionary and businessman. Cut from the special cloth of many that built this great country early on.

So sad to hear of his passing, and prayers to his family. We certainly hope that they continue on with his vision and hard work. And, would be pleased to see a statue of him in LSL or Brownwood, as his Dad's in Spanish Springs.

[keywest]

My condolences to the Morse family. Most of us cannot thank Gary Morse enough for the wonderful place he succeeded in building for us here. RIP Gary.

[sandybill2]

Thoughts and prayers to the Morse Family---

[billethkid]

Rest in peace Gary Morse. Thank you for providing TV for us all these years.

His passing also reminds us that we are in the best but "frail" years of our lives.

[CFrance]

What a shock to read this headline in New Posts. I am so sorry for Mr. Morse and his family, and thank him for making so much possible for so many. May he rest in peace and his family find solace.

[aln]

:pray:

[KathieI]

Such a shock! I feel like I've lost a family member. RIP Gary and thank you for everything!!!

BTW you can start building The Villages for all of us upstairs so it will be in place when we get there. I want a house with a view. God Bless you and your family.

[Cedwards38]

Our thoughts are with his family.

[manaboutown]

RIP Gary! Your vision, willingness to take risks and hard work have enabled thousands of people to live as they only could have dreamed to live without your efforts.

[DonH57]

Our condolences to the Morse family. RIP Gary.

[Bruiser1]

Rest in Peace Mr Morse and thank you for what you have created. Condolences to the family.

"it's a little piece of Paradise...

I had a visitor arrive from "way up north" YESTERDAY. Took him to lunch overlooking LaKe Sumter (which is much better than 32 degrees Of Minnesota autumn) .

I said I'll take you up Buena Vista then down Morse . We barely had time to see the majority of the community before had to leave. All he could do was shake his head and say "I can't wait till I retire"

Just for one day can we ALL think with kindness of our loved ones that have passed beyond.

May the Morse family feel the comfort and care from us during these challenging days

[geri317]

I feel very sad today.

[sunnyatlast]

My condolences to the family. Mr. Morse's children speak about many things in this video that show how they learned from him and his father, who started out selling honey at a roadside stand in Michigan.....

It's a nice tribute to a true visionary leader:

Interview with the Morse Family, Part 1:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OBpk9m6fxkw

Part 2
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7QW9nOxZGOA

[Dreamer61]

Oh my! I hadn't heard he was ill. Condolences to the family and such an inspiring man will be missed! Prayers of peace and comfort go out to his family.

[Flyinglady]

Like many residents I never had the opportunity to met Gary Morse yet I cried when I read the sad news of his passing. We live in a wonderful community that he and his family have created and built, his name and achievements will live on.

My thoughts are with his wife and family at this sad time.

[eweissenbach]

You changed a lot of people's lives, RIP Mr. Morse.

[Trish Crocker]

Such a shock! I feel like I've lost a family member. RIP Gary and thank you for everything!!!

BTW you can start building The Villages for all of us upstairs so it will be in place when we get there. I want a house with a view. God Bless you and your family.

Kathie I agree...it does feel like using a family member. I'm so sad. Thank you Gary.

[jet10s]

RIP Gary Morse -- you gave us a paradise to live in -- now hopefully you go to live in another paradise.

77 is indeed young especially in light of the fact that Harold Schwartz (his father) lived to the age of 93. Reminds us to live every day as if it is our last because one day it will be...

[JB in TV]

Sorry to hear of Mr Morse's passing.

I know that his family will continue to maintain and develop The Villages as he would have.

[tippyclubb]

I almost cried when I read the headlines and feel sad. He touched so many lives in a huge way and gave us a beautiful place to live out our golden years. Where would we all be now if it weren't for his vision?

Condolences to his family and RIP Gary Morse.

[gerryann]

Rest in Peace Mr Morse. Condolences and prayers for his family.

[The Mountaineer]

I know he became a billionaire over it, but as a renter we are impressed with the orderly and pleasant atmosphere of The Villages. Too bad governments can't run their cities the way that the Morse family runs The Villages. RIP, Gary. My condolences to the Morse family, which probably includes everyone in The Villages.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I guess as we get older, our idea of what young is changes. The average lifespan for men in this country is 76. Worldwide it's 71. I try to look at thing objectively and I always say that if you make it to 80, you've done well. Of course there are a few people that beat the odds an live well into their 80s, 90s and even 100s, but they are the exceptions. People dying at 77 is the norm.

I supposed that at this stage in life it's comforting for many of us to think that 76 or 77 is too young to die, but........

[folkh]

Thank you Mr. Morse may you rest in peace and look down on what you and your father built and just smile at how many people you have made happy.

[joldnol]

R.i.p.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I know he became a billionaire over it, but as a renter we are impressed with the orderly and pleasant atmosphere of The Villages. Too bad governments can't run their cities the way that the Morse family runs The Villages. RIP, Gary. My condolences to the Morse family, which probably includes everyone in The Villages.


An old friend of mine used to say that a benevolent dictatorship is the best form of government. There is never any gridlock. Decisions get made. You may not always agree with them, but things get done.

[pbkmaine]

Sit tibi terra levis.

[bogart]

As several have said previously, it feels like we've lost a family member ---- and in many ways we have. Perhaps there will be The Villages in heaven to welcome us, once again.

[Diva Kay]

Very sad to hear of his passing....and age 77 is still young as he has proven by creating this lifestye. All of us here at TV feel we are family, thanks to you and your family.
Best wishes to you in heaven...warm wishes to those of your family left behind.

[Loudoll]

Sit tibi terra levis.

amo te

[alwann]

He didn't like the limelight. Even so, I hope the family -- or someone with authority -- makes it possible for we, the people of The Villages, to give him an appropriate tribute and send off.

[simpkinp]

I was greatly saddened to hear of the passing of this great man. God Bless you Gary Morse and your entire family. I would love to see a grass root movement start here on TOTV a to have the Villages name something special in his honor, like maybe the Performing Arts Center? I know it is presently designated for his late wife Sharon, but it seems fitting that two magnificent edifices so nearby be named for them.

[Bogie Shooter]

If the family is given a little time, maybe they will do just that. After all, isn't really up to them?

[Buffalo Jim]

Thank you Mr. Morris . Our lives have been greatly enriched because of your vision and quiet leadership .

[dsinsain]

I've never met Gary but feel like I've just lost a close friend. Each day I'm grateful he and his family created such a wonderful place to live. Condolences to his family.

[obxgal]

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. RIP Gary.

[2BNTV]

Sit tibi terra levis.

I had to look up the translation.

"May the earth rest lightly on you".

[Yorio]

Gary Morse in a different way can be considered in the same league as Steve Jobs. He was definitely a visionary like Jobs and passed too early like Jobs. What an accomplishment. Please watch over us as his family continues to fulfill the dream he had like The Healthiest and Happiest Hometown in America. RIP. I would recommend a small park and a small non-denominational chapel within, in his honor. Don't think he will like a mausoleum.

[eweissenbach]

Thank you Mr. Morse may you rest in peace and look down on what you and your father built and just smile at how many people you have made happy.

I guess as we get older, our idea of what young is changes. The average lifespan for men in this country is 76. Worldwide it's 71. I try to look at thing objectively and I always say that if you make it to 80, you've done well. Of course there are a few people that beat the odds an live well into their 80s, 90s and even 100s, but they are the exceptions. People dying at 77 is the norm.

I supposed that at this stage in life it's comforting for many oUf us to think that 76 or 77 is too young to die, but........

I was in the life insurance business for More than twentY-five years and in that business we have to be very aware of life expectancy and mortality rates. While it is true the life expectancy at birth is about 77 for males, that includes infants that die, teenagers that die accidentally, and so on. Life expectancy changes as we live on, as we have survived some of our peers. Life expectancy at age 65 is approximately 83 for males and over 85 for females. At 70 male life expectancy is 84 and female 86. At 77 the life expectancy for males is almost 87 and if you took into account his wealth and assumed relatively healthy lifestyle, plus the gene factor, with his dad living into his nineties, indeed, Gary Morse was rather young to die at 77.

[2BNTV]

I was in the life insurance business for More than twentY-five years and in that business we have to be very aware of life expectancy and mortality rates. While it is true the life expectancy at birth is about 77 for males, that includes infants that die, teenagers that die accidentally, and so on. Life expectancy changes as we live on, as we have survived some of our peers. Life expectancy at age 65 is approximately 83 for males and over 85 for females. At 70 male life expectancy is 84 and female 86. At 77 the life expectancy for males is almost 87 and if you took into account his wealth and assumed relatively healthy lifestyle, plus the gene factor, with his dad living into his nineties, indeed, Gary Morse was rather young to die at 77.

Interesting info. Thanks Ed.

[mgcsooner]

An old friend of mine used to say that a benevolent dictatorship is the best form of government. There is never any gridlock. Decisions get made. You may not always agree with them, but things get done.

Actually your old friend is quite right. In Political Science classes, they teach exactly that, the most efficient form of government. Of course the drawback to it typically is the successorship. Gary seemed to be a rather humble individual, and an inspired leader from most reports. The Jobs comparison is not unjustified. Many wealthy people got that way in shameful ways, and did not make the world around them a better place to live. A few men come along and make a tremendous difference, and they usually are not forgotten.

[CFrance]

I was greatly saddened to hear of the passing of this great man. God Bless you Gary Morse and your entire family. I would love to see a grass root movement start here on TOTV a to have the Villages name something special in his honor, like maybe the Performing Arts Center? I know it is presently designated for his late wife Sharon, but it seems fitting that two magnificent edifices so nearby be named for them.

If the family is given a little time, maybe they will do just that. After all, isn't really up to them?

The performing arts center was already named after Sharon Morse before Gary Morse's death, but perhaps it would be renamed after them both.

But I agree with Bogey that it's up to the family, and time will tell.

[lovsthosebigdogs]

RIP Gary Morse. I felt really sad to hear the news. Condolences to the family.

[PennBF]

In everyones life time someone comes along who has had a profound impact on their and others life. The effects of their leadership and ability to see a new world cannot be overstated. Gary Morse was one of those rare individuals who fullfiled all of these qualities. He has left an impact on all of our lives and we are all better off because he lived. I am sure he is in a better place and is able to have the rest he so richly deserves. Of course we wish only the best for his children and grand children and although they have big shoes to fill we can all be secure in the knowledge that they have been raised by a wonderful family and will continue to carry the flag of their grandfather and father. :)

[Pturner]

It was a sad day at work today in New Home Contracts, where Gary's legacy always looms large.


May his children, Mark, Jennifer and Tracy; his wife Rene; and all of the family find peace and comfort in the prayers and well-wishes of so many, in their cherished memories of Gary and in his tremendous legacy.


May all of us who work for the Morse family continue our efforts to make dreams come true for current and future residents.


Thank you, Gary and family, for this place I am so fond of calling Lower Paradise and home.


May you rest in peace in Upper Paradise.


Gary Morse has died. Long live his legacy!

[Colts Fan]

It's sad that he has left us. He provided us such a great place to live. Sympathy to his family.

[eweissenbach]

It was a sad day at work today in New Home Contracts, where Gary's legacy always looms large.


May his children, Mark, Jennifer and Tracy; his wife Rene; and all of the family find peace and comfort in the prayers and well-wishes of so many, in their cherished memories of Gary and in his tremendous legacy.


May all of us who work for the Morse family continue our efforts to make dreams come true for current and future residents.


Thank you, Gary and family, for this place I am so fond of calling Lower Paradise and home.


May you rest in peace in Upper Paradise.


Gary Morse has died. Long live his legacy!

Well said Phyllis. :bigbow:

[JC and John]

RIP Mr. Morse. Thank you for such a beautiful place to live. Prayers and condolences to the family.

[dewilson58]

too early.

leaving a legacy, but the real legacy of any person is their family. great family.

i hope we celebrate his life and his legacy.

love and happiness to his family and God bless gary.

glad i met him and enjoyed him as "a guy i met"

:ho:

[chachacha]

i have never met Gary Morse nor even seen a photo of him (i don't get the paper) and this afternoon i heard about his death on the radio as i was driving along. it indeed was like losing a dear friend, and i thought about all the happiness he has brought to so many people. surely God will bless him greatly and he will be well remembered...i really like the idea of a statue in his honor or naming the new theatre after both him and his late wife...my sincere condolences to his family and friends and i wish i had met him.

[Living a Fantasy]

I share my poem with our Villages community with special condolences to the Morse family and friends at Gary Morse's passing.
=======================

Yesterday's New Year

Tick........Tick........Tick........Tick........Ti ck........Tick

After seconds turn to minutes,
and days become weeks, a New Year
becomes yesterday's memories.

Just one second before
the end of time,
flashing thoughts fade,
as the past
subtracts the extraneous.

And loved ones make the
difference,
and still remember
Yesterday's New Year.

Tick........Tick........Tick........Tick

Be humble to one, before Yesterday passes, because
Tomorrow may never come,

just before
the
Future is done.

When two is still one and one.

Before Yesterday's Tomorrow
becomes
Yesterday's New Year

Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick.Tick.Tick.TickTickTic kTickTickTickTickTickTickTick

[stenteach]

We too feel like we lost a family member. Looking around today at The Villages in light of his passing, all took on a new and deeper meaning, We hope the family of Gary Morse knows how grateful we are for all that he and his family have done to create a place as special as The Villages. With heartfelt sympathy, God Bless Gary and his Family

"“Everyone must leave something behind when he dies, my grandfather said. A child or a book or a painting or a house or a wall built or a pair of shoes made. Or a garden planted. Something your hand touched some way so your soul has somewhere to go when you die, and when people look at that tree or that flower you planted, you're there. "
Ray Bradbury

[Villager Dude]

My wife and I are so grateful to have the privilege to live in The Villages. There is not a day that goes by that I don't look around at this wonderful and amazing place and realize we have found the most perfect place for us to retire.

For Harold, Gary , and the entire family we thank you so much for all the blood, sweat, and tears that have been put forth to create this magnificent place.

Our deepest sympathy to the family as you go thru this difficult time and trust the many memories will sustain you .

[Steve & Deanna]

My God. What a shock to just read this. We feel as if we have lost a close family member. Thank you Gary for your vision and hard work and making this such a joyous community for people like us to spend their Golden years. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the Morse family during this sad time.

[KathieI]

Xxxxc

[Deseylou]

Very sad news indeed

[ssmith]

I sure hope the family can sense how deeply saddened and sorry we are for their loss.

All people in leadership have to take so much of the negative, it goes with the territory; and yet seldom do they hear the majority who are very thankful and grateful for their vision. I sure hope they feel how many of us are so very grateful for all that their father did and for all they have continued to do.

BTW I expected to see that Gracie has weighed in on this issue....I have been off line so and hope she has not left this sight for good.

[villages07]

What a shock that headline was Thursday morning. I had a fantasy of running into Gary while walking around LSL and being able to thank him personally for all he and the family have done in creating The Villages. Knowing that would likely not happen, I thought of writing him a note to express my thanks. Alas, I put that off and now it is too late. I do hope he, from up there, and his family are seeing these many kind, warm thoughts and take solace in all the joy they have brought others. For me, I could not have found a better place to enjoy my retirement years. Thank you, Gary, for all that you did to build TV and for instilling into your kids and grandkids an outstanding work ethic. May your legacy live on for many generations to come.

[stenteach]

“When it is all said and done, in the final analysis, a person is only remembered by the impact he/she has had on another person’s life.”
― Tom Hackett

One can never count the many lives Gary and his family have touched so positively. We hope Gary Morse knew this. Only wish I had the opportunity to thank him and his Father in person. Thanks to all the Morse family, and may God and time bring you peace.

RR

[MoeVonB61]

REST IN PEACE TO MR GARY MORSE. I would have liked to see him live as long as his father but I HOPE he passed peacefully without suffering. Condolences to all.

[slipcovers]

I, like everyone else, was in total shock to hear of Gary's death. My sincere condolences to the Morse family. A very special thank you for developing such a beautiful place, which I hope to be a part of soon. RIP Cary

[stenteach]

Many of us would like to personally send our heartfelt sympathy to the Morse Family.

This is the address given by the Office in Lake Sumter:

Morse Family
1020 Lake Sumter Landing
Villages, Florida
32162

[Cisco Kid]

...

[kittygilchrist]

Many of us would like to personally send our heartfelt sympathy to the Morse Family.

This is the address given by the Office in Lake Sumter:

Morse Family
1020 Lake Sumter Landing
Villages, Florida
32162


Thanks for the address to send cards.
Sympathy and prayers for the family and a special prayer for Graciegirl, a true fan of Mr. Morse.

[Flyinglady]

Thanks for the address to send cards.
Sympathy and prayers for the family and a special prayer for Graciegirl, a true fan of Mr. Morse.

What has happened to Graciegirl?

[tomwed]

For me, Gary Morse is to The Villages as Walt Disney was to Disneyworld. They were visionaries in the pursuit of happiness for others. Their dreams have put a smile on my face and those I love. Today, I'm living like a millionaire just like his Dad wanted. Everyday is special.
God Bless you and your's, Gary Morse

[xNYer]

I was in the life insurance business for More than twentY-five years and in that business we have to be very aware of life expectancy and mortality rates. While it is true the life expectancy at birth is about 77 for males, that includes infants that die, teenagers that die accidentally, and so on. Life expectancy changes as we live on, as we have survived some of our peers. Life expectancy at age 65 is approximately 83 for males and over 85 for females. At 70 male life expectancy is 84 and female 86. At 77 the life expectancy for males is almost 87 and if you took into account his wealth and assumed relatively healthy lifestyle, plus the gene factor, with his dad living into his nineties, indeed, Gary Morse was rather young to die at 77.

Using that logic, you would be young no matter what age you died. If you reach 77 and died before 87 you have died young?

[Matzy]

Our condolence to the Morse family and blessing to all. Gary, rest in peace and thank you for that wonderful community your created.

[capecodbob]

I would like to echo all the kind thought and blessings to the Morse family on the passing of Gary. He was a very special man and I wish I had the change to thank him in person for the wonderful community that he and his family created here in the Villages.

[2BNTV]

Using that logic, you would be young no matter what age you died. If you reach 77 and died before 87 you have died young?

I was told by a doctor that if one lives to a certain age, the chances of living five years more, is something, one can expect. Assuming they are in good health.

Dying young is a relative term. My uncle who passed at 99 was one of 11 children.

A brother passed at 99,
A sister passed at 102.
Another sister passed at 104.
Survived by a remaining sister who is 104.

I once asked him what happened to his other 6 siblings. He said, "they are died young", as they were in their 70's.

True story.

[eweissenbach]

Using that logic, you would be young no matter what age you died. If you reach 77 and died before 87 you have died young?

IT is not logic it is science, actuarial science. My post was in response to another poster who stated that because the current life expectancy is about 77, that Morse had not died relatively young. People die at all ages for a variety of reasons - actuarial science is simply based on probabilities given the known facts. RIP Gary, I didn't intend to get the thread off track.

[The Great Fumar]

I put my flag out today, It just seemed like the right thing to do....I am sure that the water on TORCH LAKE is not quite as blue today!!!!

Thank you Gary , for everything ...

The Great Fumar ....... JOHN LEHR

[tv2016]

Thank you, Gary.

[MarkinMd]

R.i.p.

[Schaumburger]

I offer my condolences to Gary's family. As others have posted before, his vision and hard work created a community where many thousands can spend their golden years happy and fulfilled.

[xNYer]

IT is not logic it is science, actuarial science. My post was in response to another poster who stated that because the current life expectancy is about 77, that Morse had not died relatively young. People die at all ages for a variety of reasons - actuarial science is simply based on probabilities given the known facts. RIP Gary, I didn't intend to get the thread off track.

The life expectancy for someone who is 93 is 3 years. Would you say if that individual died at 94 that he had died young?

[PJ]

My condolences to the family. Mr. Morse's children speak about many things in this video that show how they learned from him and his father, who started out selling honey at a roadside stand in Michigan.....

It's a nice tribute to a true visionary leader:

Interview with the Morse Family, Part 1:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OBpk9m6fxkw

Part 2
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7QW9nOxZGOA

Thank you Sunnyatlast, for posting these 2 video interviews with the Morse family.
They are such wonderful, caring, joyful people, with a great purpose and sincerity.
It made me even more grateful for their hard work in building this great place for us to live through our retirement years.
I feel so lucky to be here!

My sympathy to the Morse family for our loss of Gary.

[Jdmiata]

Does anyone know what he died from ?

[Bogie Shooter]

It makes a difference?

[jdsl1998]

He was the Walt Disney of my adult life….grateful to live in his world...

[Bonny]

Does anyone know what he died from ?
They don't want to make it public.

[eweissenbach]

They don't want to make it public.

A private man to the end.

[2BNTV]

A private man to the end.

:agree:

Plans of a funeral service won't be made public either.

It would have been nice for the many, who would have liked to paid their respects, to this great man.

I like the tradition or culture, that has a funeral service where they are sad that someone has passed, but then party for several days in celebration of, "they are glad that he/she lived".

[collie1228]

IT is not logic it is science, actuarial science. My post was in response to another poster who stated that because the current life expectancy is about 77, that Morse had not died relatively young. People die at all ages for a variety of reasons - actuarial science is simply based on probabilities given the known facts. RIP Gary, I didn't intend to get the thread off track.

The current life expectancy of 77 years refers to a male person born in 2014, not one born in 1936. Mr. Morse, who I believe was born in 1936, had a life expectancy of 60.6 years at birth (Source: University of California, Berkeley statistics). So by living to age 77, he did pretty well over his lifespan. I never met the man, but I will forever be grateful for his vision and effectiveness as a manager. He created something special here.

[eweissenbach]

The current life expectancy of 77 years refers to a male person born in 2014, not one born in 1936. Mr. Morse, who I believe was born in 1936, had a life expectancy of 60.6 years at birth (Source: University of California, Berkeley statistics). So by living to age 77, he did pretty well over his lifespan. I never met the man, but I will forever be grateful for his vision and effectiveness as a manager. He created something special here.

My last post on the subject, as it detracts from the intent of the thread. Life expectancy is not static. It is recalculated constantly based on the newest statistics. Anyone born in 1936 was expected to live 60.6 years based on the facts up to that time. The person born in 1936 is benefited by all the improvements in mortality developed during his/her lifetime, and also by surviving peers that passed earlier. The best and most up to date life expectancy for any person, born at any time is available at ssa.gov. Again, I apologize for the diversion from the thread.

[2BNTV]

My last post on the subject, as it detracts from the intent of the thread. Life expectancy is not static. It is recalculated constantly based on the newest statistics. Anyone born in 1936 was expected to live 60.6 years based on the facts up to that time. The person born in 1936 is benefited by all the improvements in mortality developed during his/her lifetime, and also by surviving peers that passed earlier. The best and most up to date life expectancy for any person, born at any time is available at ssa.gov. Again, I apologize for the diversion from the thread.

No apology is necessary as I found your info, illuminating.

We all don't know when our final days will be but I think it is highly useful to plan for it, and live as effectively as we can, with our time remaining.

After all, " we are all looking downhill".

I personally would like to have had an event, to honor Gary Morse's memory.

[Carla B]

"La Sagrada Familia," the extraordinary magnificent basilica in Barcelona designed by architect Antonio Gaudi, has been described as Gaudi's "Magnum Opus."

The Villages is Gary Morse's Magnum Opus.

[GatorFan]

The family asked that donations be made to the Villages Charter School. If everyone gave just $10.00 with 100,000 residents total would be $1,000,000. What a way to say that you to Mr. Morse. Add all the employees and businesses on top of that and the result would be unbelievable. I am writing my check today...how bout you!

[ConnecticutYankee]

The family asked that donations be made to the Villages Charter School. If everyone gave just $10.00 with 100,000 residents total would be $1,000,000. What a way to say that you to Mr. Morse. Add all the employees and businesses on top of that and the result would be unbelievable. I am writing my check today...how bout you!


Can you please tell us where to send the donation? This is a wonderful way to say thank you to Gary Morse for all he has done.

[Villages PL]

My last post on the subject, as it detracts from the intent of the thread. Life expectancy is not static. It is recalculated constantly based on the newest statistics. Anyone born in 1936 was expected to live 60.6 years based on the facts up to that time. The person born in 1936 is benefited by all the improvements in mortality developed during his/her lifetime, and also by surviving peers that passed earlier. The best and most up to date life expectancy for any person, born at any time is available at ssa.gov. Again, I apologize for the diversion from the thread.

One of my ancestors, on my family tree, was born in 1850 and died in 1957. Also, my grandparents were born in the late 1800s and lived longer than the current average lifespan.

[Villages PL]

When the father of Gary Morse, Harold Schwartz., died they had a nice memorial ceremony at Spanish Springs Town Square. That's when they placed his ashes in a small compartment under his statue.

I was one of those in attendance and appreciated the fact that they shared the experience with the public. It seemed like the right thing for Mr. Schwartz because he was a man of the people, so to speak.

He used to walk around the villages, say hello, and stop to talk to anyone who had something to say.

[jblum315]

One of my ancestors, on my family tree, was born in 1850 and died in 1957. Also, my grandparents were born in the late 1800s and lived longer than the current average lifespan.

My father (not my grandfather) was born in 1876 and died in 1960. I was born in 1940.