[DonH57]

Our condolences to the Morse family. RIP Gary.

[Bruiser1]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.