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Blake Morstad Obituary
On Jan. 1, 2005, the world lost a great adventurer. Blake Walden Morstad was born May 21, 1980, and left this earth in an avalanche while pursuing his passion for backcountry skiing. Blake had many loves: skiing, rock climbing, the outdoors - but his deepest and most abiding loves were for Jesus Christ, his Savior, and for his wife Addie and their unborn child.
Blake grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and Plentywood, and attended MSU-Bozeman, where he earned both a master's degree in mechanical engineering and the love of Adele Myers, whom he wed in December of 2002.
Blake and Addie had two sweet years of pursuing Jesus and growing ever deeper in love. In the second year, they were delightfully surprised with the news that their baby would arrive in February of 2005. Blake's excitement about fatherhood, a new job in Los Alamos, N.M., and his deepening relationships with Jesus and Addie was tangible and tender. God's hand in Blake's life was evident as he and his growing family were blessed at every turn. His passionate pursuit of God encouraged and challenged those who knew and loved him.
While we do not understand God's timing, we lay our aching hearts at His feet, knowing His eternal trustworthiness. If even one soul turns to Christ because of sweet Blake's example, we will rejoice with the angels. Blake, your wife, family and friends will be faithful to your child, and your baby will grow up knowing what a praiseworthy husband, son and friend you were.
Blake is missed by his wife, Addie; and by their large families: Steve and Patsy Morstad, Margie Shortridge Morstad, Joe and Rachel Teipe and the Teipe boys, Erin Morstad, Scott and Monica Myers, Matt and Reese Schuyler, and Lane Myers, along with an abundance of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Chris Maki, Jason Thompson and Matt Schuyler: Thank you for your life-saving efforts. We love you three and Sam Kavanagh, and we praise God that you are all safe.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m., at Faith Chapel, 517 Shiloh Road, in Billings. A memorial account for the baby has been set up in Blake's name at First Interstate Bank through Amy Carter at PO Box 30918, Billings, MT 59106.
Memories and Condolences
for Blake Morstad
Reese
March 5, 2021
Recently watched the episode of "I shouldn´t be Alive", on Amazon.
Blessings to all.
Larry Harper
January 4, 2021
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Steve.
Wanda Cawley
January 10, 2005
Addie, my heart goes out to you and your baby. As you know, Morrison-Maierle has a great support staff. We are here for you.
Take care and God Bless you and your child.
Amy
January 8, 2005
Dear Blake,
I am so sorry that your precious life was cut so short.
I have heard so much from a mutual friend of mine ,who knew you very well.
From what i have heard you were a very special individual, loved by all, admired by every one that knew you.
All of my thoughts and prayes will be with you and your family.
May god bless your wife and the beautiful baby she carries.
I send you my love .
From a friend..
Amy
January 8, 2005
Dear Blake,
I am so sorry that your precious life was cut so short.
I have heard so much from a mutual friend of mine ,who knew you very well.
From what i have heard you were a very special individual, loved by all, admired by every one that knew you.
All of my thoughts and prayes will be with you and your family.
May god bless your wife and the beautiful baby she carries.
I send you my love .
From a friend..
diane chandler
January 7, 2005
i want to express my deepest sympathy to Steve and Patsy, Margie and the girls and to Blakes, wife, Addie and their child. Blake was an exceptional young man! God must have an even more exceptional journey planned for Blake to have taken him so prematurely. My son, Billy, was a roommate of Blake's and expresses his deep sorrow in his loss. my other son, Joey, told me how he got to know Blake better when they were farming together this fall and what a nice man Blake was and how excited he was to become a father and was so much in love with his wife. My youngest son, Bob,also has fond memories of Blake. This is an event that has touched many lives. May God be with you all in your sorrows and may He comfort you as only He can. We only see this side of the tapestry He is weaving in Blake's life. Only from above is seen the complete tapestry. Love and Prayers, Alan and Diane Chandler
Arno and Janice Rasmussen
January 6, 2005
We are honored to have known Blake when he was just a little boy and now to see what a fine young man he turned out to be.I thought of my Grandpa Sophus Morstad and how he resembled him with a quiet and sweet spirit. We are so thankful that Addie and Blake know our loving Father in Heaven and His Son Jesus and will find comfort always with Him. With Love and Respect,Arno and Janice
Ray and Joanie Lipp
January 6, 2005
Our deepest sympathy and constant prayer for you and your loss. We are parents of Naomi Lipp, a friend of Reece and Addie. I cannot find words that would provide comfort but I can and do trust that Jesus will comfort you as only He can. Our hearts cry out to Him for you and your families.
In Him,
JC Finnicum
January 6, 2005
I felt compelled to write and tell you what a beautiful obituary this was. I had goose-bumps while reading the entire thing. I'm so sorry for your grief, but also find comfort knowing that Blake and his family are close with the Lord. You will all be kept close in prayer, even by those you've never met. God Bless You.
Melody Morstad
January 5, 2005
I just want to send my love and regrets. Blake was such a sweetheart and will be missed. I love you all and am sorry I will not be able to attend the service.
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