Phyllis Morris

Phyllis Morris, 93, of Rexburg, died Friday, July 20, 2012, in Rexburg.

She was born April 9, 1919, in Moody, Idaho, to Joseph and Mildred Steele Jeppesen.

She grew up in Rexburg during the winter and lived on the dry farm on the Rexburg Bench in the summers. She started school in Sugar City for three years and then on to Rexburg, where she graduated from Madison High School.

She married Lynn Morris on Jan. 12, 1937. On Aug. 17, 1965, they were sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS temple for time and all eternity. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Primary presidency, as assistant librarian and in other church callings.

She and her husband enjoyed traveling to the many parts of the world that her husband won as a salesman.

She is survived by her children, Roger Morris of St. Anthony, and Mike (Geraldine) Morris of Meridian; a sister, Joyce Covington of Rexburg; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Lynn; her parents; a sister; and six brothers.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the loving and caring people of Homestead Assisted Living Center and Hospice for the wonderful care they provided Mom.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, at the Hibbard LDS Church, 2001 North 3000 West, with Bishop Ron Klingler officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday before the service at the church. Interment will be in Rexburg Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent online to www.flammfh.com.