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RICHARD MORRIS Obituary
RICHARD ALEXANDER MORRIS
Of Hyattsville, MD died Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Morris; children, Jennifer Sheppard, Audrey Engdahl and Alex Morris; grandchildren, Brandon, Ben, Joe, Robin, Elvy and Paul, sister, Virginia Grove; nieces and nephews. A memorial services will be held at University Christian Church, 6800 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20782 on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 1 p.m. The family requests, that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to your favorite charity.
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Ed Sutton
December 15, 2017
It is with great fondness that I remember Dick Morris. He was a good friend and colleague when we worked together as advocates for the home building industry. He was a committed professional and one of the smartest men I ever met. As many others have noted, Dick lived life to its fullest and had many diverse interests. He was a man dedicated to his family, his work, and his country. He will truly be missed by those that had the privilege of knowing him. I feel certain that heaven is a better place with him there. God bless you and your family, my friend.
Kirby Smith
December 15, 2017
Dick was a big guy who lived large, and loved singing and inspired others to do so. His charitable and community involvements are deeply inspiring. He'll be missed by all who knew him.
The Veigases
December 15, 2017
We feel the loss of Richard's loving presence in our community. Yet his spirit remains palpable in his children and grandchildren. Rembering with fondness and appreciation,
Ellen Levy
December 8, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to the wonderful family of Richard Morris. May you find comfort in your memories. He was a warm , loving , gifted man.
Steve Finner
December 8, 2017
On 12/8/2017 5:23 AM, Health Updates wrote:
I lost touch with Richard after I moved to Vermont in 2002, although I did read his first book. He and I used to get together periodically when we both worked in downtown Washington to chat. A gentle man and very talented.
Stephen L. Finner, Ph.D. "Steve" [email protected] 19 Warren Street Barre VT 05641
Phone: 802-479-5571 Cell phone: 802-598-4317
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Vice President and Music Director Washington Vermont (Summer) UU Congregation
Minister of Music Emeritus, St. Johnsbury VT Universalist Unitarian Congregation
"Love your neighbor: no exceptions"
"A worship service is only as good as the music " Rev. Steve Edington at the farewell celebration for Catherine Orr who died six weeks later April 30, 2015
Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Gautama Buddha
My theology and rules of living: " God is love. We all are saved. Do good. Have fun." (c-2009 S.L. Finner) "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience" Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" Martin Luther King, Jr.
"If it sounds good, it is good" Edward "Duke" Ellington "
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard no horse sing" Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong
"Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you" Satchel Paige
"When I hear the word, I know God is dead. When I hear the song, I know God lives. So if you would make of me a believer, sing to me." (c-2003 S.L. Finner)
BARBARA MORRIS
December 8, 2017
The family would like to thank those who have continued Richard's legacy by donating to Goodloe Memorial Unitarian Universalist Congregation, either to the endowment fund or to Goodloe's Bowie State University Scholarship Fund; Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice in the National Capital Region; Haverford College; Hyattsville Elementary School PTA; Hyattsville Middle School PTSO; Proyecto Matria; Project Hope; International Rescue Committee of Silver Spring; CASA de Maryland; University of Medical Medical Center Shock Trauma; the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; and the Innocence Project; in addition to those charities listed on this site.
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