Linda Sager Morse

Linda (Sagar) Claar Morse passed away July 14, 2020. Although she died unexpectedly, Linda lived the life she wanted….a very good life by all accounts. She enjoyed painting, crafts, traveling, theater, and most importantly teaching. She was quick to spot a bargain and, of course, was lured to all things sparkly. Linda was incredibly well-read, well-travelled, an amazing artist, and a good friend.

Born October 31, 1947, in Bossier City, Louisiana, to Hershel and Dorothy Sager), she was the 1st of two daughters. An excellent student, Linda graduated from San Antonio’s MacArthur High School and obtained her BA and MA from Trinity University. Linda became an incredibly talented teacher at Theodore Roosevelt High School, where she spent her 30 plus year teaching career. While there she taught history, government, and economics. She had an incredible knack for connecting with students. And while much can be said about the countless lives she positively influenced over her lifetime, including several former students who went on to become teachers themselves due to her role model, teaching was Linda’s lifeline.

After retiring, Linda and her late husband John loved to travel. They often took trips to New Jersey and New York to visit with John’s children and grandchildren. Cruising was another favorite of theirs; however, when Linda was in San Antonio, you would find her back in the classroom as a substitute teacher. As a matter of fact, she was teaching up until the pandemic closed the buildings. Teaching was definitely her calling. Those closest to Linda will remember her for her devotion to family and friends, her selfless care-giving, her faith in God, her love for her cats, and her exuberance for life.

Linda is survived by her sister Donna Sager-Ferrie; her step-son John Morse (Lisa); her step-daughter Gloria (Morse) Dunn (Ken); step-grandchildren, John, Jeff, A.J, Brianna, Ashley, Nicole, Kayla; and numerous cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Hershel and Dorothy Sager, her husband John L. Morse, and her brother-in-law George. W. Ferrie.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to North East Educational Foundation: http://www.northeastfoundation.org/donate/ . A celebration of life memorial will be announced in the future.