Vernon L. Morris

Vernon L. Morris, 77, of Winterset, died Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the Madison County Health Care System in Winterset. He is survived by his wife, Joan Morris of Winterset, two sons, Randall (Carla) Morris of Nichols; Rick (Carol) Morris of Winterset; two daughters, Becky Morris and Jerry Hill of Prairie City; Kathy (Craig) Linthicum of Lathrop, MO; a sister-in-law, Patricia Morris of Earlham; eleven grandchildren, Brandy, Monica, Mike, Amanda, Kasey, Tracey, Ben, Tasha, Brandon, Tyrell and Cody; and 5 great grandchildren, Alexis, Mercedes, Seth, Zoe and Kasidy. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Kenneth Morris and a grandchild, Jesse Wayne Morris. Vernon was born November 13, 1928 in Bartlett, Iowa, the son of Orville Edward and Edna (Briley) Morris. His marriage to Joan Miles took place on May 9, 1953 in Des Moines. Vernon was a farmer all of his life. He was a member of the Winterset Square Dance Club and he also enjoyed woodworking. For twelve years he and his wife spent the winters in Coolidge, AZ and in the summer they would return to Madison County and Vernon would maintain the Madison County Fair Grounds. Visitation: 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday where family will be present to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. April 3, 2006 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare in Winterset. Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Pitzer Presbyterian Church Memorial: Memorials may be directed to the family.