Roy F. Morris, 88, journeyed from the trials of this life to the great rewards awaiting him with his Savior Jesus Christ and his Heavenly Father on March 13, 2015 after battling a lengthy illnessat his home. Roy was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather,as well as a loyal and cherished friend of many in the community.
Roy was born on September 28, 1926, in Hoehne, Colo., to Lillian and Joe Morris. He was the last surviving person born in Hoehne, Colorado to pass away. He grew up in Hoehne and attended Hoehne Grade School and graduated from Hoehne High School.
Following high school, Roy was employed at the Hoehne School as school bus driver andassistant custodian. He also was employed at the Trinidad Municipal Airport in the maintenance and custodial fields. In 1955, Roy began his own business, “Roy F. Morris Excavation Service”. In the years to follow, he built ponds, installed water lines and completed many land leveling projects for the farmers and ranchers of the area. He maintained the El Moro – Hoehne Pipeline and the Sunflower Valley Pipeline as well. Roy and Viola also owned and operated a farm and continued to keep very busy raising cattle and growing alfalfa and pine trees. In 2014, due to deteriorating health, Roy closed his excavation business and began selling parts of the farm as well as some of his equipment.
Roy was preceded in death by his infant son, Frank Morris, parents, Joe and Lillian Morris, brother, Raymond Morris, sister-in-law, Nellie Morris, sister, Elaine Martin, brother-in-law, Ted Martin, nephew, Larry Martin and brother-in-law, George Crichton.
Roy is survived by his loving wife, Viola Morris; devoted daughters, Katherine (James) Ferguson, Janet Morris, Carol Silva and Doris (Tom Jr.) Zubal; In-laws, Bernice (Joe) Schwertner, Allene Crichton, Tom (Sally) Miller and Edna Van Gundy; Grandchild, Craig (Maria Kristine) Frese and Great-Granddaughter Maryll Ann Frese; Grandchild Misty (Lenny) Espinoza and Great-Granddaughters, Ashley, Brittany, Haley and Jazmine Espinoza; Grandchild Randy (Tracie) Frese and Great-Grandchildren, Hunter, Elijah, Noah and Sophia Frese; Grandchildren Frank Silva; Tracy (Derek) DiCamillo, and Great-Grandchildren Taylur, Cierra and Beau DiCamillo; and loving adopted Grandsons Father Jeeva Kumar Darsi and Father Don Bosco Darsi.
Visitation will be Friday from 5PM-8PM at the Comi Chapel.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 10:30AM at the Comi Chapel with Pastor of Trinidad Christian Church, Alvin Yoder and Deacon Joe Schwertner officiating.
Private inurnment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the “Roy F. Morris Memorial Educational Fund for Orphaned Indian Children” set up at the 1st National Bank in Trinidad, Colo.; or to Noah’s Ark, Trinidad, Colo.; or to Hospice, Trinidad, Colo.; or to your favorite charity.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.
I remember Uncle Roy always being around the homestead, working on the equipment , letting us young kids play everywhere, helping everyone and being there for us when we needed anything. I didn’t get to go there often but those memories I cherish still today! I will be thankful for the times I was able to see Roy, Viola and my Cousins!!!! Thank You Uncle Roy for all the happy memories I was able to have!!!!!!