Masa Yanagita Morris Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Masa Yanagita Morris in Taylorsville, Utah. Masa, born on April 18, 1929, passed away on September 7, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Masa for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Masa’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her husband Donald R. Morris; and her grandson-in-law Michael Aaron Swank. She is survived by: her daughter Tina Lyman (Raymond); and her grandchildren, Samuel Lyman (Lydia), Ted Lyman (Annie), Leslie Swank and Rose Slaymaker. She is also survived by many great-grandchildren.
Viewing was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Meetinghouse (2030 W Chateau Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84129).
