Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Dr. Milton Theodore (Ted) Morter, Jr
May 5, 1935 - May 23, 2013
Rogers, Arkansas
A bell tolls today for the passing of Dr. Milton Theodore (Ted)
Morter, Jr., on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Dr. Morter was born on
May 5, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to Milton Theodore Morter and Grace
Evelyn Morter, and what an amazing 78 years he has had! From
being raised on a small family farm in Ohio, Dr. Morter went on to
graduate with his Bachelors of Science from Kent State University,
his Masters of Science Education from Ohio State University, and
his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of
Chiropractic. He later served as president of that same college, as
well as that of Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas. He
dedicated his whole life to helping people gain and maintain health,
spending the better part of 5 decades searching for scientific and
philosophical truths of health and life. His patients, family,
colleagues and world leaders such as King Hussein of Jordan and the
royal family of Saudi Arabia have all been a part of his lifelong
pursuit.
Dr. Morter married
his childhood sweetheart, Marjorie Ruth Kibler
in 1954. Together they started what would turn out to be one of the
most revolutionary healing systems in natural medicine today. His
patented technique, the Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.
E.S.T.) is now used by tens of thousands of health practitioners
worldwide. Together, they also started a family - Dr. Ted Morter,
III, Dr. Tom Morter, and Dr. Sue Morter - who all, along with three
of his grandchildren, continue his work.
The author of eleven books and countless audio/video collections on
healthy living, Dr. Morter leaves us with a wealth of information he
felt was divinely inspired. He credited his own success as a doctor to
his 'best friend, ' the subconscious, intuitive voice, which guided him
throughout his adult life.
Dr. Morter was obsessed with knowing the cause of disease, and he
thought about it even while he was doing the other things he loved.
He loved his garden. It was there, he said, that he was in
communion with his father in heaven and with Mother Earth. And,
he loved to fish. Whether it was with his boys in Canada or right
near his home on Beaver Lake, he looked forward to every trip,
buying the latest gizmos and gadgets to compete for the biggest and
most fish.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and his loving wife
and partner of 50 years, Marjorie Morter. But, his memory lives on
in those he has left behind in this world - his wife Barbara Jean
Morter and her children, Colette Sookma, Ky Crump, Penny Smith,
and Patrick Smith; and her four grandchildren; his brothers, Dr. Bill
Morter of Lebanon, Missouri, Chuck Morter of Canada, Dr. Dan
Morter of St. Louis, Missouri, and his sister Marlene Greenslade of
Canada; his children, Dr. Ted Morter, III and his wife Janna of
Rogers, Dr. Tom Morter and his wife Anna of Rogers, and Dr. Sue
Morter and her partner Elisa Zinberg of Indianapolis, Indiana; his
grandchildren, Dr. Ted Morter, IV and his wife Dr. Katy Morter of
Bentonville, Dr. Sarah Morter Rowden and her husband Dr. Josh
Rowden of Rogers, Dr. Russell Morter of Rogers, Chuck Morter of
Fayetteville, and Phillip Morter of Fayetteville; and his great-
grandchildren Maxwell Morter and Evelyn Grace Rowden.
A visitation will be held at Stockdale Funeral Home in Rogers,
Arkansas on Saturday, May 25th from 5-7 pm. A graveside service
will be held on Sunday, May 26th at the Rogers cemetery in Rogers,
Arkansas at 2:00 pm. A 'Celebration of Life' service will be held on
Friday, September 13th Dallas, Texas. In lieu of flowers, Dr. Morter
would want you to support B.E.S.T. Research International, 215 W.
Poplar, Rogers, Arkansas 72756, in its ongoing efforts to share B.E.S.
T. with the world.
Dr. Morter’s mission in life was to improve the health of mankind,
worldwide. Certainly he has succeeded in that mission. His children
and grandchildren will continue that work, for there is more to do.
He was a great man who deeply loved his family and his extended
Morter HealthSystem family who followed his work. If you knew
him, in honor of him, please tell your favorite story about Dr.
Morter to someone the day you read this. He has now found truth,
and all is well.
Ray Saullo
February 23, 1944 - August 23, 2012
Rogers, Arkansas
Raymond 'Ray' Saullo, 68, of Rogers, AR passed away, Thursday,
August 23, 2012 at his residence. He was born February 23, 1944 in
Somerville, NJ to Louis F. Saullo and Margaret Mastrull Saullo.
He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as
a specialist-cartographer, and was a member of the American Legion. He
loved the fact that he received special treatment everywhere he went
because he was a veteran. He attended Pennsylvania State University
and graduated from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. He worked in
fuel management and retired from J.B. Hunt. He was a big New York
Yankee’s fan.
He loved his wife, children and grandchildren more than life itself.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Anne Bugea Saullo; four children, Ryan
Anthony Saullo, Mission, KS, Noel Chiara Saullo, and fiancé, Nazerano
Rossi, of Santa Cruz, CA, Danielle Saullo Buckmann, and husband,
Beau, of Overland Park, KS, Michael Raymond Saullo, and fiancé,
Kristen Shook, of Fayetteville, AR; three grandchildren, Zachary Allen
Buckmann and Avery Ryan Buckmann, of Overland Park, KS, Angelo
Vincent Rossi, of Santa Cruz, CA.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Sunday, August 26, 2012 at
Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Monday, August 27, 2012 at
Stockdale-Moody Funeral Chapel in Rogers.
Full military honors will be provided by American Legion, Post #100,
Northwest Arkansas Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Center for
Nonprofits, 1200 West Walnut, Suite 2313, Rogers, AR 72756.
Ora Isabelle Walker
June 18, 1924 - October 5, 2014
Rogers, Arkansas
Ora 'Isabelle' Walker, 90, of Rogers, Ark. passed away Sunday,
October 5, 2014 at Circle of Life Legacy Village in Bentonville. She
was born June 18, 1924 in Smith County, Kansas to Homer V. Collier
and Blanche Bloomer Collier.
She was a former member of the Prairie Creek Country Club Women’s
Golf League and was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church
of Rogers for over 27 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Howard Walker;
one son, David Lee Walker in 2014; and one sister, Ilene Bonds.
Isabelle is survived by one daughter, Patricia Walker of Rogers; one
granddaughter, Brianna Avers and husband, Jason of Ashville, NC; two
great grandchildren, Violet and Jubilee Avers; one brother, Homer
Garth Collier and wife, Lilli of Corte Madera, CA; four nieces and one
nephew.
Memorial services will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 9, 2014 at
First Presbyterian Church of Rogers with the Rev. Carl McCormack
officiating.
The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Circle
of Life Legacy Village, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, AR.
72712.
Brian Dennis Straube
January 23, 1971 - August 8, 2014
Centerton, Arkansas
Brian Dennis Straube, 43, of Centerton, AR passed away August
8, 2014 at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, AR. He
was born January 23, 1971 in Whittier, CA to Dennis Michael
Straube and Carol Jean Lundt Straube.
Brian is survived by one son, Christopher Brian Straube and one
daughter, Richelle Nicole Straube; his parents, Dennis and Carol
Straube; and one brother, Ericke Straube and wife, Monica of
Centerton.
Memorial services will be at 6:30 pm, Friday, September 5th, at
New Song Church in Centerton, AR with Pastor C. J. Brummet
officiating.
Diana Kay Elsner
December 2, 1949 - April 8, 2014
Rogers, Arkansas
Diana Kay Elsner, 64, of Rogers, passed away Tuesday, April
8, 2014 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR. She was
born December 2, 1949 in Wenatchee, WA to Clifford and
Abbie Jones Gosvener.
Diana was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Elsner and
her parents.
She is survived by her step-son, Brad Elsner and wife, Sharah,
and their children, Alysa and Tristan; one brother, Buz
Gosvener and wife, Janet; two nephews, Ty and River
Gosvener; two nieces, Abby Lanphier and Gentry Gosvener;
and two step-nephew’s, Kenney and Levi Nelson.
There are no services planned at this time.
Elijah Jay "EJ" Johnson
December 6, 1998 - January 27, 2014
Rogers, Arkansas
Elijah Jay 'EJ' Johnson, 15, of Rogers, AR passed away at his
home Monday, January 27, 2014. He was born December 6,
1998 in Rogers, AR to Jeffery David Johnson and Cynthia Rose
Dosier Johnson.
He was a freshman at Heritage High School and he attended the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He had many
friends and teachers that cared and loved him. He will be
dearly missed. He was an avid BMX rider, a talented artist
and an accomplished song writer.
He is survived by his father, Jeff Johnson and wife, Nicole of
Rogers, AR; mother, Cynthia Johnson and Tami Cathers of
Rogers, AR; two brothers, Skylar Johnson of Rogers, AR and
Chad Oseguera and wife, Felicia of Albuquerque, NM; maternal
grandmother, Ann Dosier of Rogers, AR; uncle, Larry Dosier
and cousin, Zach Dosier both of Lowell, AR; step-brothers,
Raygan and Branden Uhrig and step-sister, Gabrielle Uhrig all
of Rogers, AR and many many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm, Friday, January 31,
2014 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2805
N. Dixieland, Rogers, AR 72756, with Bishop Troy Steiner
presiding. Burial will be at Rogers City cemetery.
Pallbearers are Jeff Johnson, Larry Dosier, Skylar Johnson,
Chad Oseguera, Carl Finkbiner, Fernando Lopez, Robert Van
Breeman and Robert Paul Van Breeman.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to service time at The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
