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Brian Cliffe Morris, 52, Bismarck, died July 1, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at Prairie Family Church, Bismarck, with the Rev. Chuck Loftis officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Brian was born Jan. 12, 1956, in Denver, the second of four children of Leon and Zelma (Johnson) Morris. He graduated from West High School in Denver in 1974 and started his federal career as an electrical engineering draftsman with the Bureau of Reclamation. In 1977, he joined Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) headquarters office in Golden. While still working full time, he graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1984 with a B.S. degree in electrical engineering. In 1992, he transferred to North Dakota as the Communication and Central Division Director and in 1996 was promoted to North Dakota Field Engineering Manager. In June 2008, Brian was awarded the Exceptional Service Award, WAPA's highest regional honor.
Living in North Dakota allowed Brian to continue his lifelong passions of fishing, hunting and the great outdoors. He especially loved hunting for the past 12 years with Taz, his favorite four-legged companion. He also enjoyed bowling, golfing, rooting for the Packers and drinking beer with his buddies. He found the greatest joy in life with his family and friends.
Brian is greatly missed by his family, many friends and co-workers at WAPA.
After meeting in Cancun, Mexico, in August 1982, Brian married Patty Beadle on Oct. 9, 1983, in Las Vegas. They shared 24 years of fun-filled life together. Also grateful to have shared his life are his daughters, Ashley (John) Klebs, Plymouth, Minn., and Naomi (Craig) Brower, Aurora, Colo.; his grandchildren, Xzandrya, Hailey and Jacob Brower; his mother, Zelma Morris Williams, Wheatridge, Colo.; two brothers, Brad (Ella) Morris, Commerce City, Colo., and Darrell (Melodie) Morris, Aurora, Colo.; one sister, Cheryl (Tom) Chinn, Lakewood, Colo.; and special cousins, Robin Kirwin, Lakewood, and Jolynn Hall, Canyon City, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leon.
Best. Guy. Ever.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to, WAPA DOE Science Bowl, P.O. Box 1173, Bismarck, N.D. 58501.
Go to www.eastgatefuneral.com to share memories of Brian and sign the online guest book. (Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck)
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Brian Morris
S. Scott
July 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Susan Trianos
July 10, 2008
Ashley,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
It is so painfull to lose someone you love but the love and the pain you feel are what keeps the memories of them alive, and as long as there are memories...those loved ones will always be with you.
Take care,
Susan
Scott Johnson
July 9, 2008
Dear Patty, Ashley, and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of this sudden loss, Brian meant so much to many people. He touched so many lives in so many ways, we will never know the extent of his impact. We will miss him dearly and are grateful for the time we spent with him. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott, Stacey, and family
Luigi Santi
July 8, 2008
Dear Ashley and your family;
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I read a few of the on line sympathies and he was certainly a terrific man. Our loved ones are remembered for the affect they had on others - your dad will be with you always. I hope you feel comfort in knowing that. You are in my thoughts.
Susan Starcevich
July 7, 2008
To Brian's family and friends: My condolences and sympathy. Such a great loss to endure. Brian was definitely one of the good guys. Please know, as others have already stated, that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort through these difficult times by remembering the man, the husband, the father and the friend and the wonderful ways he touched all of our lives.
Amanda Frank
July 5, 2008
I met Brian when Ashley and I were in high school. We always chose to hang out at the Morris', as Brian and Patty were both so welcoming towards us. Brian was like a father to us all.
I am shocked and upset at the news. He was a wonderful man, full of life and incredibly loving. I'll never forget the random stories he would pull out from his childhood, nor how he would challenge us at video games or Lord of the Rings trivia (and how we'd always beat him).
I will miss Brian so much, but I have so many good memories of him to cherish.
Ashley and Patty, know that you are ever in my thoughts and prayers.
Monte and Bonnie Hood
July 5, 2008
Dear Brian's Family,
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Brian. May he rest in peace and may time help heal your pain and hoping the love of friends and family will lend you strength.
Linda Coffey
July 5, 2008
Patty and Family:
Tony and I are deeply saddened by the loss of your best friend and husband, Brian. I can only hope that you know how much Brian was loved and cherished by all of us. Although we are separated by distance, we are always linked by the love that threads us together.
Know that we love you and are thinking of you today and tomorrow..
Love,
Linda and Tony Coffey and family
Rachelle, Calli and Emma Draegert
July 5, 2008
We met Brian through John- his new son-in-law. We were just getting to know him. I'm SO sorry that he is gone! I know you had so many future plans and dreams that you wanted to share with him. Our prayers of confort and love are with you guys.
Tim Gerhart
July 5, 2008
Brian and I go way back. I think electricity was invented about then. He is the finest man I have ever had the
joy of working for. He had the unique ability of being able to be a firm manager and yet still have everyone as his friend. I really appreciated his support for the DOE Science bowl.
And I appreciate his leadership and his friendship.
Best Guy Ever!
Hell, I am not shy to say it. We loved the Hell out of him. He always covered our back. He went to war many times for us. Many times
And every day he would show up all full of joy and say Hi to everyone.
This is a tragic loss.
Monica Fuhrmann
July 4, 2008
Dear Morris Family,
My husband Greg works for WAPA in Rapid City South Dakota. He knew Brian. It was greatly upsetting to hear about your loss. With Deepest Sympathy.
Lyle Thurn
July 4, 2008
Patty and family
I offer my condolences, and wish to express my sympathies. Brian will be sorely missed at the office and throughout Western. It was a pleasure working with him. May comfort be gained in fond memories.
Susan DeBelle
July 4, 2008
Brian's Family - I worked briefly with Brian at Western and am so saddened to hear of his passing - much too early! He was a kind soul who always had a smile - one of the good guys, who will be very much missed. You are all in my thoughts.
Norm and Cynthia Miller
July 3, 2008
Dear Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Brian's death. I have been retired from Western, Folsom, Ca. office since 2000 but still have so many fond memories of working with Brian. We did a lot of work setting up Western's Northern California communications systems. Brian was instrumental in getting these 2-way radio and microwave systems on line. Brian was very professional in all aspects and always so great to work with. I always felt like we had a special connection.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all those that are grieving. He will be greatly missed.
Aileen Shield
July 3, 2008
Patty and family,
Brian was a pleasure to work for and with during my time in Bismark. He will be greatly missed. My prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Jim Uthe
July 3, 2008
Patty and Family,
I too have been blessed by knowing Brian. He was the kind of man who never passed over anyone. He made you feel important, even on those days when it was hard to feel that way. The Lord placed Brian in our lives for a very special purpose, very special to each of us. May knowing that folks from all over are here sharing the load placed upon you will give you comfort. I thank God for the opportunity to have known such a good man. Jim Uthe, Retired WAPA Realty Specialist, Castlewood, SD
Craig and Carrie Willits
July 3, 2008
Patty and family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Eva Lampman
July 3, 2008
Dear Patty and family,
I was deeply saddned to hear of your loss. I met Brian when he worked for Western in Colorado, and enjoyed seeing his smiling face when he returned. After hearing of his Exceptional Services Award, I was pleased to be able to congratulate him in person. As always, he had a smile on his face and time to talk to me. It was always obvious to me why he was promoted within Western. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Mike Hacskaylo
July 3, 2008
Dear Family,
I was saddened to learn of Brian’s death. I had the pleasure of working with Brian for years, especially during my time as Western’s Administrator from 1997 – 2006. I greatly enjoyed my visits to Bismarck, where Brian and I would discuss issues affecting Western and the industry. He always was able to see the big picture, as well as Western’s role in the transmission industry. Brian cared for his employees and the power customers. What I remember most is how he cared for his wife, his daughters, and his grandkids. We all will miss him, and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Raymond Vojdani
July 3, 2008
Dear Mrs. Morris and Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss.
Sincerely,
Reba & Curley Campbell
July 3, 2008
Dear Patty and Family:
We send our deepest sympathy to you and the family during this most difficult time. Stay strong, you are in our thoughts and prayers even though we are far away.
Kristine Hanson-Farley
July 3, 2008
To Brian's Family -
Brian was a good friend of my dad, Pete Hanson, WAPA in Denver. Our family will never forget the beautiful retirement party that Brian organized for my dad. Dad often spoke of Brian and what an excellent young man he was. We are all deeply saddened by his passing, and send our deepest regards to his family.
Jerry & Helen Klein
July 3, 2008
Dear Patty and Family,
Our deepest sympathy is extended to all of you. All his co-workers feel such a void but are so thankful for the time we had working with Brian. He will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
David Peterson
July 3, 2008
To Brian's family: I got to know Brian several years ago as he was the main point of contact with the United States Attorney's office while we worked on a case involving WAPA. Brian was the consumate professional and we all enjoyed working with him. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Karen Rowe
July 3, 2008
I worked with Brian off and on for the last 28 years. He always had a smile on his face and brought the best out in those around him. He will be missed.
Curt & Carmen Wiedmeier
July 3, 2008
Patty and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Brian will be greatly missed at the office by all of his co-workers.
Kevin Howard
July 3, 2008
I wasn't close to Brian, but had the opportunity to work with him on a number of occasions, as a fellow Maintenance Manager at Western. He was always extremely helpful and willing to assist in any way possible.
The main thing about Brian that always amazed me was that he seemed to be universally respected as a friend, coworker, and manager. In the challenging position he was in, this is a testament to his great character. He will be greatly missed by all his friends and coworkers. My condolences go out to his family.
Lesley Berg
July 3, 2008
Brian was great guy and wonderful co-worker. I will miss his guidance, support, and wit.
Ronnie & Valerie Barnett
July 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Joyce Hinman
July 3, 2008
Patty and family,
We were so saddened to learn of that accident that took Brian away much too soon. Please know that we send our love and our sympathy, Mike and Joyce
Jan Hall
July 3, 2008
I only worked with Brian on a couple of issues in the last few months but you could tell he was genuinely concerned about issues affecting his maintenance staff at Western. He will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to his family.
Liz Smith
July 3, 2008
I knew Brian for a very short period of time as an employee of WAPA. He always took time to say hello and ask how your day was going, with a smile and occasionally a joke to make you laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this tragic time of loss. He will be greatly missed.
Rusty & Brenda Humann
July 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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