Heather Morrow

Heather Jean Morrow of Aspen, CO made her journey to heaven on May 12, 2021.  The presence of her Savior permeated her Denver hospital room and the souls of family and friends around her.  She succumbed to a brain injury from a professional kite-flying accident in July 2019.  Her 22 months patiently fighting to recover deepened and sweetened her connection with God.  Special reassurance came from her reciting 2 Timothy 1:7, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 23 and the Lord’s Prayer.  Heather never felt alone with Jesus and her mother faithfully present.  Family and friends lifted her in prayer and compassion.  She shined with a heart of gratitude and steadfast hope that we all would all get through this together.  Her concern for the wellbeing of others never faded.  Heather radiated inspirational courage and grace until she was freed from her pain to eternal joy.  Her beautiful, remarkable spiritual growth blessed those who experienced it with her after this severe injury.

Heather was born a dancer on April 6, 1972 in Cape May, NJ.  Her mother felt her kick to the beat of music.  She also started flying stunt kites at 9 years old with her father.  Heather graduated from George School (PA) and St. John’s College (NM).  Her mother Joanna Belmont resides in Basalt, CO and her father Bob Morrow in Big Pine Key, FL.  Her beloved son Luca Morrow-Yeager of Aspen started college with NYU School of Music last year.  Close relatives live in PA.

Heather lived life to the fullest.  She nurtured lifelong friendships and traveled the world making friends.  Kindness and beauty, artistry and adventure embodied her.  She aspired to help people connect more deeply.  Heather mastered the Argentine Tango and delighted in teaching others to dance.  She passionately pursued many interests:  Relationship and Personal Coach; Yoga Instructor; International Kite Performer, Puppeteer, Dancer, Choreographer; International Partner Dance Teacher and Performer; Retreat Director and Volunteer Coordinator; Chocolate Maker; Aerial Silk Dancer and various sports.  Being a mom to Luca was what Heather loved most of all.

Celebration of life receptions are being planned and communicated by Heather’s friends.  In lieu of cards or flowers, see https://gofund.me/26cd83f1 for memorial donation.  Family contact:  Shantra Rogers (cousin), shantrarogers@gmail.com, 484-880-6477.

Heather and I met when our kids, born a week apart, went to Wildwood Preschool in Aspen Colorado. They wanted a playdate, and we complied. These playdates became the staple of our lives, and we raised the kids together, like an episode of Sister-Wives, with friday pot lucks, camping in Arches, trips to the playground, Moab, Denver, the Florida Keys. Even when the kids stopped hanging out, we never did. She became my inspiration; turning a frumpy cerebral introvert in mom-jeans into something more. She taught me a little tango and salsa, spiced up my wardrobe choices and hair, coaxed me into shape, dragged me out to concerts and social events. I was never really in her league, but that was her greatest talent: to make everyone feel like they belonged with the popular crowd. Around her, we all felt prettier, more talented, more adventurous, more important, more in. 

Its really hard to make a new friend, especially after the kid-connection opportunity has passed. I was so blessed have 15 years with her, but the hole she has left is staggering and her role irreplaceable.