David Carl MORCK

David MORCK Obituary

Age 65 Passed peacefully at home on October 14th, bringing an end to a lifelong journey filled with adventure, awe, and love. Packing his patience, passion, humor, and creativity, Dave brought his family, friends, colleagues, and every new person he happened to meet that day along for the ride. He was a master at finding the beauty in every single day and was determined to make life more joyful for those around him. Good conversation was one of his favorite ways to do this. He loved to talk - and he was a great listener. Whether discussing his kids, coaching soccer, planning out what to prepare for the next holiday feast, his watercolors, his latest hike with Joey Joe, architecture, or the design process, he was always totally engaged and willing to push the boundaries. Dave was preceded in death by his parents Darwin and Dorothea Morck. He is survived by his wife, Jean, daughter, Kaia (Kevin) Van Patten, and son, Ture (Caroline Walz); sisters Martha (George) Audley, Barbara, and Margaret (LeRoy) Yell; numerous Kinney out-laws; many relatives; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews who are going to miss him dearly. He so loved being a part of a big, crazy extended family and all the chaos that ensues. Dave is also survived by great, supportive friends in The Commune, Winnipeg, Sweden, Duluth, WBL, and NSP; last, but certainly not least, are his excellent colleagues from MCL, Berg, BKV, NumberTen, KWA and the Lake Superior Design Retreat. How he loved his work. Dave's family would like to extend our deep gratitude to MN Oncology, Mayo Clinic, and Allina Hospice schedulers, nurses, PA's, and doctors for their incredible expertise and compassion. Thank you. We will be gathering to celebrate Dave at the History and Heritage Center located on the MN State Fairgrounds on November 11, 2023, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., with a short program at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to AIA Northern Minnesota, please indicate "LSDR legacy gift". 651-767-9333

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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 22, 2023.

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Peter Carlsen

November 11, 2023

I was saddened to hear of his death. He was far too young. I knew him through the Lake Superior Design retreat. Now I'm sorry we will not have his presence and spirit with the LSDR Committee. I looked forward to knowing him better. His gift of continued support in lieu of flowers after leaving is touching. He brought to our retreat some of the best speakers we had. They were a gift of flowers of a different sort.

Geoff Powell

October 30, 2023

Was sorry to hear about "Coach Dave's" passing. I didn't know him long but he was a force of joy and positivity that the world needs more of. I coached with Dave in Winnipeg where he arrived and got involved in the community coaching kids for a sport that he loved. His expressions were priceless, most memorable one was " You bet your sweet bippy"! Very positive and passionate about developing strong, skilled players but also developing a sense of fair play. The world needs more Dave Morck's! Rest in Peace

David Summers

October 22, 2023

Oh my. We spent time with Dave more than 30 years ago, in Sweden. I still remember dozens of particular occasions when Dave brought the spark of life to a gathering. He was a regular Pied Piper to our young boys, enchanting them with his inventiveness, his sense of fun and fair play. I have always been happy thinking of Dave carrying on that way, even if far away, with friends and family. We share your loss - David, Bea, Will "the thrill*" and Dan "the man*," (*so called by Dave)

Ann and Steve Sprovach

October 20, 2023

Dave, our "main man" will be dearly missed by the Sprovach family. We´ll never forget the early morning inner tube show he put on at the crack of dawn on Cross Lake. His joyful chuckle, twinkling eyes and childlike spirit are just a few of his trademark attributes. During his recent visits to OH, AZ and MI to celebrate life, we were blessed to create treasured memories. We are honored to be "outlaws" to such a kind and gentle giant. Deepest condolences, Jean, Kaia and Kevin, Ture and Caroline. Ann and Steve Sprovach Family

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