The Rev. Eugene W. Morse Impact Award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional passion and involvement in the mission of LifeWise StL. Recipients of this award invest their time, talents, and financial support into LifeWise StL’s programming, projects, and committees, while also actively connecting others to our cause. Named in honor of our former Executive Director, Reverend Eugene W. Morse, this award reflects his enduring legacy of leadership and commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive community through LifeWise StL.
Ron Henley
Deb Seidel
Jennifer and Steve March
Gordon and Joan Ballam
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Past Honorees
2024
Rev. Robin Bell
Frank Grimes
Karen Kayser
Lisa Miller
Bill & Pam Moench
The Holy Smokers
2023
Sister Rosemary DeDentro
Michelle Hughes
Dan, Diana & Kate McCoy
Tiara Nash-Dupin
David & Lynn Thorpe
2022
Rick & Sharon Huemoeller
Andrea Hughes
Jim Reizner
Michele Rutledge
Carol Smith
2021
Tom & Barb Becherer
Brian Murphy & Nina North-Murphy
Tom & Julie Preis — Hands That Serve
Tim & Betsy Vicente
Jacobs Engineering — Christine Esser (Corporate)
Webster Hills UMC (Faith)
2020
No Event Due to Pandemic
2019
Betsy Hamra
Mark Neilsen (In Loving Honor & Memory)
Jorje Quinn & Bill Buchanan
Peter Romano
Wells Fargo (Corporate)
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College (Program)
2018
Ellen Hendrickson
Rev. Kevin & Patricia Kosh
Ralph Lewis
Rev. Eugene & Lettie Morse
Antwine Rook (Retired Staff)
Chuck & Cathi Vaaler
Webster UMC (Faith)
2017
Ruth Astroth
Peggy Greene
Tom & Debbie Hilton
Robert & Donna Puyear (30-year Volunteers!)
Stan & Leah Richert
Green Trails UMC (Faith)
2016
Mike & Patty Haughey
Marvin & Alda Fridley
Warren & Delores Rich
Larry & Jo Ross
David & Suzanne Wichman
Union UMC (Faith)
2015
Chuck & Susan Copeland
Deane & Kay Looney
Warren & Mary Ellen Meyer
Edwina Turnage
Hallmark Stone Company – Fred Christen (Corporate)
Sneakers with Soul – Manchester UMC – Maurice (Moe) Parisien (Program)
2014
Anne Fish
Andrea (Andi) Malone
Roger & Jan McCurley
Kate Steele
St. Louis Community Credit Union (Corporate)
Salem Rock-A-Babies (Faith)
2013
Bryan & Deborah LeMoine
Jeanne Schneider
Anne Skelton
Alice Treece
AT&T Gateway Pioneers (Corporate)
Kirkwood UMC (Faith)
2012
Janet Bosley
Sabra Engelbrecht
American Eagle Credit Union (Corporate)
Manchester UMC (Faith)
Bike Rehab Ministry, Manchester UMC (Program)
2011
Andrea Dent
Ken Krippner
Lisa Remack
Nestle Purina (Corporate)
Salem in Ladue UMC (Faith)
The Gathering UMC (Faith)
2010
David LeMoine
CHAN – Catholic Healthcare Auditors Network
2009
Steve Gross
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, The Gross Group
2008
Mike Dambach
Cass Commercial Bank
2007
Scott & Kathy Walker
2006
Chris & Beth Kemph
2005
Ron Lemonds
2004
Rawlins & Shirley Horlacher
2003
Irene Menos
2002
Terry & Kathy Dessent
2001
Bob & Donna Puyear
2000
Larry Collett
1999
C.E. Gene Robertson
2022 – Honoring our Supporters & Celebrating 120 Years of Service
