Clifford Michael Morse, age 57 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Cliff was born on February 1, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Clifford L. and Carol Ann (Voelz) Morse. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1976. Cliff also attended Kellogg Community College, graduating in May of 1983 with an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice.
Cliff married Brenda Armstrong on June 10, 1989. He worked for the Marshall Police Department for one year, then the Hastings Police Department as the Liason Officer and "Dare" Officer. Cliff retired from the Hastings Policy Department after 25 years of service in July 2010. Cliff was loved and well respected by the students in the Hastings area schools. He was also known as Officer "Warm and Fuzzy" to many.
Cliff was an outdoorsman, he enjoyed bow and gun hunting, steelhead fishing, and enjoyed spending time at the family cabin in the Baldwin area.
Cliff is survived by his wife, Brenda, children, Christopher and Courtney, all of Hastings, sisters: Lynne Morse of Lafayette, IN, Laurie (Scott) Higgins of St. Clair Shores, MI, brother, Dan (Karen) Morse of Paw Paw, MI, mother-in-law, Pauline Armstong of Hastings, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Cliff was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Carol Ann Morse.
Cliff was a well loved and respected officer, husband, father and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A visitation will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Free Methodist Church, 2635 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings.
A one hour visitation period from 10 am - 11 am will precede the funeral service, also at the church. Pastors Tod Clark and Brian Teed will officiate the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with final expenses or to the Blood Marrow Patient's Asst. Program, Spectrum Health Fund, 100 Michigan St., NE MC004, Grand Rapids, MI 49503