George Morris

George Edmund Luke Morris 1915 ~ 2008 George E. Morris, age 92, passed away September 25, 2008, at his sons home with his family at his side. George was born November 5, 1915 to George L. And Iva Dean Smith Morris in Kemmerer, Wyoming. His early life began on a homestead on the Bear River in Almy, Wyoming. After a coal mine disaster, their family relocated to Murray, Utah. His family then relocated to Garfield, Utah, when his father began working for Utah Copper. George met and married Berthelda (Tillie) Farrer of Provo, Utah, on October 15, 1940. They began their life together and were never separated for the next 66 years. During their life together, they raised their two sons, George T. And Donald F. Morris. George loved being a boy scout and working in the Boy Scouts of America. He served many times as Scoutmaster and various positions throughout the districts and councils. He devoted over 43 years service to scouting programs and received many awards and badges including Eagle Scout, with three palms, and the Silver Beaver award. George believed in the values of the Scouting program and tried to instill them in all the young men he worked with. George began working for Kennecott Utah Copper in 1932 and continued for 45 years. Throughout the years, he advanced from laborer to General Mill Supervisor at the time of his retirement. After retirement, George and Tillie loved to travel and enjoyed many vacations throughout the United States. Many of these vacations included their family and their grandchildren. George and Tillie moved to the Legacy Retirement Living Center, and they loved and enjoyed their time living there. George is survived by his son, Donald F. (Denise) Morris; grandchildren, Christin (Mario) Rivera, Jacob (Jamie) Morris; great grandchildren, Camrin, Kylie, Ben, Tysen and Ella. He is preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Tillie; their son, George Terry; his parents; brothers, Donald, Larry, Bert, Joe and their wives also. Our familys appreciation goes to the dedicated employees of Legacy for their loving care. The family appreciates the loving care shown to our father and his family by the Intermountain Home Care during this very difficult time. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. A viewing will be held on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, VVMP.