On the first anniversary of her death from complications from COVID-19, we celebrate the life of Gloria Isaak Morton. Gloria was born on June 30, 1932 in American Falls, Idaho, to Jacob and Rose (Hayter) Isaak. She earned a BA in English with a minor in botany from the University of Idaho and an MA in English from Texas A&M University. She has taught English literature and writing at Texas A&M, the University of Maryland, and the University of Arizona. As a lifelong civil rights and social justice activist, she founded or participated in numerous civil rights and service organizations, notably twice as president of the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona and a member of the Tucson Parks and Recreation Commission.
In her 50s, Gloria retired from the University of Arizona and began a new career as an artist. She studied art at Pima College and the University of Arizona, specializing in printmaking. She was a member of the Central Arts Collective, exhibited her work in venues across Tucson, and participated in the Tucson Art Walk from her studio in the historic Menlo Park Barrio.
Gloria is survived by Sister Phyllis Gordon; Daughter Patricia Morton; Son Eric Morton; Daughter-in-law Kellie Delaney; Grandchildren, Jonathan, Jacob and Joshua Morton, Sam Lefebvre and Mae Morton-Dutton and many friends. Please donate to the Arizona ACLU on their behalf. Arrangements by HUDGEL’S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.
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