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Morris Shnur
Date of Death: November 19, 2012
Date of Birth: August 24, 1948
Biography:
Sabattus
— Morris Shnur, 64, a resident of Sabattus, passed away on Monday, Nov. 19, at
his home, with his family by his side.
He
was born on August 24, 1948, in Germany. He was the son of Sol Shnur and Anna
Goldshcheff. Both of his parents were Holocaust survivors and came to the
United States in 1950. Morris became a naturalized US citizen in 1956. He grew
up in Patterson, New Jersey and joined the United States Air force in 1965. He
served during the Vietnam war in the Philippines and was then stationed in
Topsham, Maine, where he met his wife Julia Wood. They were married on November
9, 1968 and have lived most of their lives in the home they built in Sabattus.
Morris
was an entrepreneur. He owned many small businesses and finally retired from
Velocity Express in Portland as an independent contract delivery driver. He was
a busy, highly organized man. He loved his family and had an intense passion
for flying. He owned and flew his own plane for over 30 years. He was an avid
sports fan and enjoyed watching his favorite teams and his children and
grandchildren play as well.
He
is survived by his wife, Julia of Sabattus; two daughters, Ann Abbott and
husband Larry of Sabattus, Amy Shnur of Lisbon and his son, David of Lewiston.
He has 2 grandchildren, Iris and Will Abbott and many special friends.
Morris
fought an incredible battle with Crohn’s disease for over 30 years and never
gave up his fight for life and joy.
Visitation
will be held on Saturday, November 24th from 10 am -11 am at East Auburn Baptist
Church, with his service following at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be sent to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America.