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Morris Hermansen Obituary
Ephraim, UT-Our loving husband, dad, grandpa and friend, Morris Hermansen, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Morris was born on March 3, 1944 to Lee and Grace Hermansen. He married Colleen Barentsen on July 30, 1965 in the Manti LDS Temple. Morris was the owner of Hermansen's Hardware and Hermansen's Equipment in Ephraim. He was well-known throughout the state as an honest businessman who treated every customer with respect and fairness. He treated his employees like family. Morris leaves behind a legacy of honesty, hard work and quiet generosity. He was passionate about tractors and even learned how to search for them on the Internet at age 69. He loved sports, books, kid candy, history, coins, and ice cream and was always ready to go on a trip. We will miss his kind-hearted teasing, the silly nicknames he gave everyone and the way his face lit up when his grandchildren came to visit. Morris is survived by his loving wife, Colleen, and children Gina Pinckney (Mike), Carl (Jeanie), Erica Hill (Anthony), and Cameron (Rachel). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Jacob, Zachary, Kaytlynn, Carly, Mariah, Emily, Madelynn, Tyler, Sarah, Connor, and Baby Boy Hill, who adored him and were the light of his life. He leaves behind siblings Audrey Carter (Pete), Monte, and Don. Preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Mary Lee Hermansen. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at noon in the Ephraim LDS Stake Center located at 400 East Center Street. The family will greet friends Friday evening, September 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, please share with someone in need.
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Curt Kjar
September 13, 2013
I'm going to miss Morris. He was a good friend, good person, and great to do business with.
September 13, 2013
Our sincerest condolences at this difficult time.
Much love,
Cousin David and Tina Hermansen, Chandler AZ
September 13, 2013
Colleen, was sad to read of Morris passing. May you find the comfort that you need at this time and know of all of the love that will surround you by family and friends. But most of all of the comfort of our Savior and the knowledge that you will be together again.
David and Gayle (Acord) Evans
Reid Anderson
September 13, 2013
Cameron, I have known you and your father for some 20 years now having done business with you in the Kubota world. I can honestly say that Morris was one of the most trusting, honest dealers I have ever delt with. You have those same qualities. My your family find comfort during this difficult time.
Rosalie Erickson
September 13, 2013
Dear Family, Tal Erickson and I send our deepest sympathy. Tal has very fond memories of the short time he painted tractors for Hermansen's. We will miss him. Tal enjoyed his association with Morris. Tal appreciated Morris' light hearted banter. We enjoyed a company Christmas dinner in Richfield at Steve's Steakhouse. Tal felt like he was part of a family while he worked there. Cameron has become a great friend to Tal. He will continue to keep a great company successful.
Christopher Barentsen
September 12, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Miss and love you,
Christopher, Andrea, Rylee, and Emma
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