Volney Frederick Morin, Jr., husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his Cedar City, Utah home, September 19, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Grace Scattini, his daughter, Carrie Moeaki (John), son, Conrad Morin (Kristin), son, Wesley Morin (Emily), son, Joseph Morin (Emily), and his daughter Marla Marelli (Jared). He is also survived by 24 grandchildren, one great-grandson, his sister, Jeremy Jo Chicko (Bob), his brother D. David Morin, four nephews, and a niece. Volney’s sister, Heidi Hildebrand, passed away in 2007.
Volney was diagnosed in July 2022 with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and we are proud of his valiant fight.
Volney was born November 23, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts to Marjory Jane O’Brien Morin and Volney Frederick Morin, Sr. His father, Volney, a WWII veteran, attended Harvard Law School, and his mother, Marjory, a stock actress at Brattle Hall Theater, in Cambridge, remained influential throughout his life. After his father graduated, the family moved to sunny, southern California, where Volney lived until he attended college at University of Washington. He graduated from UW with a degree in accounting.
Volney moved back to southern California where he joined the Air Force and served his country as a reservist. He became a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1971. He continued his education and received his Law degree from Pepperdine University. Volney worked several years with his father in the family law practice.
Volney loved being a father and raised his children with lots of activity and sunshine. He was an avid surfer, skateboarder and all-around beach aficionado. After dinner, neighborhood kids would wait outside the house for the evening lineup of wiffle ball, football, bike riding and skateboarding. “Can your Dad play?” was a frequently asked question and he enjoyed being the neighborhood ringleader.
Volney was an avid musician and guitar player. He had eclectic musical taste and often sang hits from the Beatles, Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver, and the crowd favorite folk tune, “The Cat Came Back.” This song would continue in popularity throughout the next generation as grandchildren sang along around the campfire. Volney sang with enthusiasm, great energy, and had a joyful outlook on life.
Volney felt a civic responsibility throughout his life. He encouraged his family to vote and learn about the Constitution. He spoke up on issues that were important to him, and he served in many public offices. He was elected to the Santa Ana School Board in California and was the Republican Chair for Iron County, to name a couple.
Volney left a legacy of service. He served in local Rotary Clubs(more than once as Club President) engaging in many philanthropic efforts. Volney was a natural leader. He also served as Scoutmaster to his sons and many other young men for several years. He loved the Lord and served regularly in the temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Volney found joy in service, but also in a good joke, a funny story, and being around his family. We sadly bid farewell to a man of many hats.
The family would like to express its appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to Ethan Bunker and the caring staff at Sun Tree Home Health & Hospice together with all of the skilled and compassionate medical professionals who assisted Volney throughout his bout with cancer. The family also feels deep gratitude for the kind acts of service and thoughtfulness from neighbors, friends, and ward members.
Online condolences can be sent to his memorial page at www.cedarvalleyfuneral.com