Ryan Christopher Morris

Christopher Morris, our son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, uncle, and friend, left this earth too soon in the morning of June 20, 2024 after a prolonged struggle with addiction. To those who were fortunate enough to know and love him, he will be remembered for so much more.

Ryan Christopher Morris (aka Christopher, Chris to his friends, affectionately to his mom as Cristobal, and to his dad's family, he will always be Topher) was born on a beautiful Sunday, March 31, 1996, to Ryan Morris and Kasi Alcorn. He joined his older siblings Emily and Dylan, and as the baby of the family, Christopher was a beloved addition. He was an adorable child with a flair for the dramatic, and he loved singing his most favorite Disney musicals for anyone who would listen. He played pretend with his siblings and loved to entertain. That talent and love for performing followed him through adolescence and into adulthood as he shined in high school theater and became a gifted storyteller.

Christopher's outgoing nature allowed him to make friends easily. He had a quick wit, a knack for the ridiculous, and a love for the art of sarcasm. His humor and his larger-than-life personality were huge parts of the gravitational force pulling people toward him and making him the natural center of attention-a role that he relished. Yet, as engaging as he was, what kept people coming back was his genuine interest in connection. As a friend, Christopher was a fierce defender and an eternal hype-man who loved deep conversations.

Some of the best times to talk with Christopher were during his marathon walks. Christopher was immensely curious about people and places and intensely appreciative of beautiful things-be that a city landscape, a beach sunset, a green space, or an interesting piece of art. Every place he visited, he loved just walking and exploring and people-watching. He put a lot of miles on his Doc Martens while taking in his surroundings, oftentimes on his phone talking to family and friends about everything from his philosophy on life to Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. His curiosity fed his sense of adventure, pushing him to bravely move to Hawaii and Washington after being raised in Utah and Colorado.

Christopher took pride in being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. He found joy in advocacy and fulfillment in boldly living his life out loud. In honor of Christopher's legacy, his family asks for you to be an ally to the LGBTQ community, and, like Christopher, to live a beautiful life full of color. Christopher loved wholly and deeply. Christopher was loved wholly and deeply. He will be missed. Every Day.

Christopher fought the demons of addiction for too long. His family is heartbroken by his loss, but knows he is finally at peace-free from addiction and pain and the darkness that too often overcame him. Christopher is survived by his father Ryan Morris (Annisa Johnson-Morris); mother Kasi Alcorn (Jeremy Rucker); sister Emily Liebel (Spencer); brother Dylan Morris; nephews Mason and Shea Liebel and niece Sadie Liebel; paternal grandmother Carma Morris; maternal grandmother Jeri Alcorn; and more aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends than can be named. He is predeceased by his paternal grandfather Daniel Morris and his maternal grandfather David Alcorn.

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