About This Memory Space
This page was created for Rosalie Maier Morey's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Rosalie Maier Morey's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
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Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Rosalie Maier Morey. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Rosalie 'Ro' Maier Morey crafted a vibrant life filled with intellectual pursuits, family adventures, and a passion for collecting treasures that turned her home into a personal gallery of wonders, inspiring generations with her curiosity and zest for discovery.
Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Curtis and Rosalia Maier, Ro grew up in the Chicago suburbs alongside her siblings Carol, Curt, and Jo, in a nurturing environment that sparked her lifelong love of learning. She attended Bradley University, where she met her soulmate, Albert Morey Jr., eloping with him in a whirlwind romance that lasted 39 years. After raising her family, she returned to Bradley in 1969 to earn her degree in Elementary Education. The couple's journeys took them from Chicago suburbs to St. Louis, then Muncie, Indiana, before settling into their dream lakeside retreat on Morse Reservoir in Noblesville in 1992. There, Ro savored the rhythms of lake life—observing shifting seasons, wildlife, passing boats, and thrilling speedboat rides that tested her visor's waterproofing. Following Al's passing in 1996, she embarked on expansive travels across Europe, North America, the Bahamas, and Canada, alongside her children, their spouses, and grandsons, forging indelible family memories. Her home brimmed with art, Native American artifacts, European collectibles, and endless bookshelves, a testament to her generous spirit in nurturing others' interests through thoughtful gifts.
Ro channeled her passions into meaningful roles, serving as a library assistant at Ball State University, where her affinity for reading shone through, and later as an antiques appraiser, perfectly aligning with her collecting expertise. She naturally stepped into leadership for book clubs and social groups focused on antiques and collectibles, fostering communities of shared knowledge and enthusiasm.
Family & Loved Ones
Ro poured her energy into being an ever-present, devoted mother to daughter Sue Berry and son Albert Morey III, while cherishing time with grandsons Andrew Berry and Albert Morey IV, and great-grandsons AJ and Archer Berry; her sister Carol Burnham remained a cherished connection through the years. Those close to her recall the lively family trips she orchestrated after her husband's death, from European capitals to a beloved gulfside condo in Longboat Key, Florida, where her adventurous spark created bonds strengthened by exploration and laughter.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from Ro's circle capture a woman whose enthusiasm for life's finer details left an enduring mark, with many noting her knack for turning ordinary moments into cherished adventures amid books, antiques, and family escapades.