Gerald David Morris, 91 of Flagler, passed away November 1, 2011 at the Lincoln County Memorial Nursing Home in Hugo, CO.
Gerald was born November 4, 1919 at Orleans, Nebraska. He was the second child of thirteen children born to John Arthur and Lena Velma (Mishler) Morris. In 1933 the family moved to eastern Colorado from Gate, Oklahoma. They lived near Kit Carson, Vona, and south of Flagler. In February 1942, the family moved to a farm southeast of Anton, CO. Gerald served in the U.S. Army from April 1942 through October 1945. He returned to the family farm, working with his father and brothers after his honorable discharge.
On May 31, 1989, he married Veva June Clark Goodwin of Flagler. They lived in Flagler until they both entered the Lincoln County Memorial Nursing Home in Hugo in November 2010.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents John and Lena Morris; three sisters Elizabeth, Velma, and Florence; four brothers Harold, Sylvan, William (Bill), and Eugene.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Veva Morris; two step-sons Odis, Kim and their spouses; four step-daughter s Lucille, Rena, Minta Rose, and Riesha and their spouses; 14 step-grandchildren, 22 step-great-grandchildren. Gerald loved having his extended family visit. He is also survived by three brothers, Paul (Florence) Morris of Flagler, Don Morris of Centralia, Missouri, and Lee (Virginia) Morris of Denver; two sisters Ada Marshall of Cope, and June (Richard) Page of Anton. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He will be missed by all. He loved the family reunions we had every years so he could visit with all.
A memorial service was held Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church of Akron. Inurnment followed at Akron Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Flagler American Legion. Brenner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.