Francis Stuart "Frank" Morris

MORRIS _ Francis (Frank) Stuart, aged 77, passed away March 26, 2005 at Saint Paul's Hospital after a long and courageous fight with lung cancer, kidney disease, heart disease, and sub arachnoid hemorrhage. Born to Joshua Morris, of County Carlow, Ireland and Helen (Stuart) Morris, of County Wicklow, Ireland in Vancouver, British Columbia, on July 2, 1927. Frank is lovingly remembered by his children, Shannon (Chutskoff), Kerry, and Shaun, their spouses, Jeff, Jerri and Pamela, as well as grandchildren, Matthew, Mariah, Haley, Dylan, and Breanna. Survived also by brother, Desmond and family, of Duncan, British Columbia. Frank was active in the City of North Vancouver, as a long time employee, planner and consultant, and later as an elected official in municipal politics as an Alderman and Deputy Mayor, as well as serving in the local hospital society. As a husband to Patricia (George) Morris, Who predeceased him on December 1, 2003, Frank continued to mourn his wife's passing even as he continued his own medical battles for survival. He was an inspiration and a testament to the power of positive thinking in his ongoing battle with cancer, never once conceding that he could not beat this terrible disease. Even in his last month of life, he would lament the fact that he could not continue the fight as his strength ebbed and his only regret, the fact that he could not find one more doctor willing to take up the torch and continue the fight to the end no matter what the odds. Lessons learned from watching him these last few weeks will only add to the memory of strength in the face of adversity that will continue to guide his family and their children. He was the bravest man we've ever known. The family wishes to thank those family and friends who continued to visit and brighten his days and all those who held him in their thoughts. Also thank you to the Medical Specialists who played such an important role in his life and gave him those many extra years that enabled him to know his grandchildren: Dr. Grafton, Dr. Landsberg, Dr. Rondeau, and a special thank you to Dr. Paul Klimo who did his best to help keep the dream alive. Thank you to the nurses and staff of Saint Paul's Hospital for your care and patience. Memorial services will be held at the Boal Chapel in North Vancouver, Friday, April 15th, at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow at the residence of Patricia and Frank Morris. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Frank's memory to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, British Columbia Branch, tel 604-736-9775.