Anthony (Tony) Keith Morse, 63, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Renton, Washington.

Anthony was born August 10, 1960, in Murray, Utah to Keith Hatch Morse and Patricia Love Morse.  Tony, as he was affectionately called, would spend most of his childhood growing up in Thurston County, Washington.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, scouting, hiking, swimming, and spending time with his friends.

After high school, he attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah on a couple of scholarships.  After a year of college, he served a full-time mission in Busan, South Korea for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  He loved the country and people and developed close friendships that lasted his lifetime.

After his mission, he returned to college and finished with a double major in International Business and Korean.  He then returned to Washington and made the Seattle area his home.  He enjoyed meeting celebrities and would seek to get their autographs and pictures.

He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served from Primary Teacher to Boy Scout Leader and various other positions.  Tony took great interest in helping other young men as a teacher and uncle.

Tony loved reading, music, cooking, and a passion for learning about cultures and customs around the world.  He wanted to visit France, Spain, England, Scotland, and many other countries.

Tony was known to be a loyal friend and brother.  He was a great example through the kindness and love he shared.

He is survived by his father, Keith Hatch Morse of Renton, Washington; sisters: Pamela Morse of Renton, Washington and Suzanne Morse Rivero of Ammon, Idaho.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Love Morse, and his brother, Lorin Clarke Morse.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Fielding Memorial Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Celebration of Life will be held in Renton, Washington on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 19714 106th Ave. SE, Renton Washington 98055