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Warren R. Morgan passed away unexpectedly in 2019. He was born April 17, 1959 to Rex and Laurel Morgan in Soap Lake, Washington.

He grew up in Quincy, Washington, graduated from Quincy High School in 1977 and from Washington State University in 1981. He returned to Quincy after graduating from WSU, where he lived until his death.

His life as an entrepreneur began while he was still at WSU, where one of his first ventures was renting mini-fridges to college students.

After graduating from WSU with a degree in horticulture, he returned to Quincy, and shortly thereafter, began working in his parent’s orchard. In 1986 he and his father Rex were instrumental in establishing Double Diamond Fruit, which is an apple, cherry and apricot packing facility, and where he became President after his father retired from the position.

In 1999, he married Heather Simmons, and later, they had two sons, Chase and Connor. When the boys were young, they established the Quincy Valley School, which continues today. After his marriage to Heather, Warren expanded the business, to include raising cattle, growing row crops and hay, and operating a cider plant and a small vineyard.

Warren was very energetic and was strategic and analytical in making business decisions. He used that talent in serving on several boards, including those of Tree Top, CMI Orchards, the Quincy Basin Irrigation District, Mission Ridge Ski Team and Quincy Valley School.

Warren had many hobbies that he was passionate about and enjoyed with family and friends.

He was a mentor to many, sharing his knowledge of his many business interests. He was extremely intelligent and quietly generous. As an organ donor, he continues to give the gift of life to several and hope to many. He was truly a force, a one of a kind. He leaves this world a better place because he lived. Warren impacted so many lives, and he will be missed by all who knew him.