Marcy Morrison
Marcy Morrison, former Colorado state legislator and mayor of Manitou Springs, died Sept. 5, 2025. She was 90. Funeral services were held Sept. 8 at Temple Shalom followed by interment at Sons of Israel Cemetery. Swan-Law made the arrangements.
Mrs. Morrison was born in 1935 in Watertown, NY. The family later moved to Queens and in 1957, while attending Queens College, she met Howard “Buddy” Morrison. The couple recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Morrison began her career in public life as a library volunteer. She served the Manitou Springs board of education, El Paso Board of recreation and parks, the State House of Representatives and Manitou Springs.
Active with the League of Women Voters, Mrs. Morrison was the first woman elected as an El Paso County Commissioner.
Temple Shalom, of which Mrs. Morrison was a member, said that “Marcy Morrison’s life was defined by love for her family, her community and the ideals of fairness, compassion and civic responsibility . . . She broke barriers and paved the way for women taking leadership roles throughout the Pikes Peak region.”
Mrs. Morrison is survived by husband Buddy; daughters Liane Morrison (Alan Greenberg) and Brenda Morrison (Brian Shaw); and three grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to Manitou Art Center or Westside Cares.
Renee Cutler
Renee Cutler died on July 9, 2025. A service was held on July 14 at Emanuel Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Mrs. Cutler (née Kippen) was born in 1930. She met Edward Cutler on a blind date, and they were married in 1954. Following Mr. Cutler’s naval training in Pensacola, Fla., the couple moved to Hawaii, and later, Boulder. Mr. Cutler passed away in 2023.
Mrs. Cutler earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing at UCLA, and worked at Denver Children’s Hospital until 1960.
Active in Hadassah, Mrs. Cutler was a member of sisterhoods at Temple Micah and Temple Emanuel.
“She traveled the world with an open heart and curious spirit,” her family said, “collecting stories and friendships wherever she went.
“Her life was woven with compassion, laughter and devotion to family, faith and community.”
Survivors are daughter Helene Cutler Wolk; grandchildren David (Anne) Barocas, Andrea Barocas (Steve) Lockhart, Mikayla (Cody) Niehus and Zachary Wolk; and six great-grandchildren.
Charles Zwerdlinger
Charles “Chuck” Zwerdlinger died on June 1, 2025. He was 66. A service was held on June 5 at Golden Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
A native of Brooklyn, NY, and born on November 19, 1958, Mr. Zwerdlinger was part of a military family and spent his childhood living in New York, Ohio and Colorado.
Mr. Zwerdlinger earned a bachelor’s degree in teaching from Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado.
He went on to become an educator, allowing countless children to learn the importance of hands-on craftsmanship during his 17-year woodshop teaching career. He also coached his school’s wrestling teams.
“Outside of the classroom, Chuck was a passionate woodworker and craftsman,” his family said, “known for his attention to detail and love of creating with his hands.
“One of his greatest joys in recent years was playing board games and discussing model rockets with his grandson, Levi.”
Survivors are wife Lynn; children Jacob Zwerdlinger and Molly (Aaron) Zwerdlinger; grandson Levi; and siblings Dr. Lisa (Jeff) Zwerdlinger and Dr. Steven Zwerdlinger.
Contributions may be made to The Denver Tool Library and American Diabetes Assn.
