Vance Cameron Morse, 92, took his last breath on this earth, May 16, 2021. He was born on March 11, 1929 in Tacoma, Washington to Lucille and Frank Morse. Vance was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia. He is survived by his children, Kathy (Bruce) Proffit of Waller, TX, Allan (Marie) Morse, Karin Carlson, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Vance was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. He had fond memories of going to the cabin on Bainbridge Island every summer to fish for salmon with his Dad. After graduating from high school, Vance attended Washington State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Geology degree. To help pay for college, he was a smoke jumper during the summer to fight forest fires. After college, he joined the Air Force and served in the reserves for 8 years with 2 years of active duty during the Korean War. Before he mustered out, Vance married the love of his life, Ludmilla (Lydia) Kokits. After the honeymoon, they traveled across the USA, heading to California, stopping in Ponca City, OK to interview for a job as a geophysicist with Conoco Oil Company. He got the job and moved his family 23 times across the United States, even living in Cairo, Egypt for 4 years. Vance and Lydia were married for almost 60 years and had three children. After more than 30 years at Conoco, Vance retired and would travel with Lydia by plane overseas and by various campers across the United States, meeting up with friends and family, golfing along the way, eventually settling down in Georgetown, TX.

Vance had a passion for photography and videography. He would always be spotted with a camera in his hand. Every Christmas morning, there would be bright lights blazing to capture on his 8mm movie camera, his children's gleeful faces when they saw the presents under the tree. Vance loved music and played the guitar, recording a few songs in his early years. He was always a gentleman and extremely polite to all people. Vance was a highly intelligent person and told the best stories, usually ending a tale with "at any rate". He was a wonderful husband who loved his wife very much and the best father anyone could have. All those who knew him, loved him and Vance will always remain in our hearts.

There will be a private ceremony in the future. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association.

Be sure and view the Video Tribute below, and note in all the songs, with the exception of "Danny Boy" by Bing Crosby, Vance is the one singing and playing the guitar