David-Morris-Obituary

David Jonathan Morris

Point Reyes Station, California

Sep 24, 1945 – Jun 11, 2025

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BORN
September 24, 1945
DIED
June 11, 2025
LOCATION
Point Reyes Station, California

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Policy visionary, clear-eyed writer, and passionate community advocate, David Morris died on June 11, 2025 in Northern California. He was 79. For more than 30 years he lived in the Twin Cities with his wife Harriet Barlow. David is known for his ground-breaking work on a host of compelling...

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David was creative and thoughtful about our human and environmental predicament. ILSR brought to the fore ideas that are so necessary for equity and sustainability, representing that creative vision. They ahve gathered force over the decades. That David could pass the reins and create a sustainable institution that in the micro-level reflects its global philosophy is a very rare accomplishment. For all his insights and intellectual accomplishments, David was so approachable - never any airs....

We stand upon the shoulders of giants and David is one of them! May his legacy shines through and through with the important work ILSR continues daily!

I will always love Pop!

David engaged in seemingly countless endeavors, which were enhanced by his astonishing brilliance; extraordinary ideas and their highly effective and beneficial applications; by his powerful, uplifting spirit; and his capacity for deeply sharing his love with his family and friends. David was widely respected and admired as a champion of social justice and for his unwavering decency. David was among very few people in my life I considered truly heroic. And he gave the best hugs that brough a...

Sending David and his family so much love. We were lucky to know him and feel the generosity of his spirit. A true friend and comrade to all. We will remember him as we continue our work for all people and the planet. Love, Kari, Rob & Gertrude