Mary Morgan Livingston
“I cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from passing over my head but I can keep them from building a nest in my hair”?Chinese Proverb
Mary Morgan Livingston passed away three days after her 70th birthday. Born on Jan 5,1942 in Roseburg, Oregon, to Francis (Livingston) and Robert Casebeer. Graduated Phi Beta Kappa from University of Oregon (Honors College) with BA in Psychology (1964), and as a Woodrow Wilson Fellow, earned MA in Psychology with three years of PhD studies (1969). After traveling the world, Morgan chose Whidbey Island, WA as her home.
Teaching was Morgan’s oxygen. As a lifelong educator she taught for Seattle University, Skagit Valley College, Everett Community College and the Human Services Program at Western Washington University. Morgan was an avid reader and critical thinker who led scores of student on a journey like no other. She was both informed and inspired by NPR, “Book TV” and political commentators. In the midst of global pessimism Morgan was a powerful and inspiring antidote.
Morgan was an accomplished massage and Reiki practitioner, a not-so-secret thrift store shopper, a collector of books, baskets, earrings and treasures from around the world. Friends looked forward to her display of holiday decorations and sharing favorite foods from her wooden bowls and plates. She had a keen wit and a memorable mischievous chuckle.
Her family and intimate friends are thankful for the love and support from her many friends, colleagues, students, Mutiny Bay Medical, The Everett Clinic, caring nurses and aides, and for Dr. Taswin’s presence.
Morgan was preceded in death by her parents, survived by a brother, Robert Casebeer and wife Audrey of Talent, OR, niece Kimberly Salas and husband James of Chico, CA, nephew Kevin Casebeer and wife Carrie of Aloha, OR.
A celebration of Morgan’s life will be held on Whidbey Island, late February.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Livingston Scholarship Fund, Western Washington University Foundation, email Carole.Morris@wwwu.edu
In keeping with Morgan’s style, please bring a favorite potluck dish to share. We will celebrate her life on Sunday, Feb.19th at the Whidbey Institute. Plan to arrive about 1 pm.
