Lester L. Morris
November 23, 2012
Lester L. Morris, 78, passed away Friday, November 23, 2012, at the home he built in Elkhart. Lester was born August 4, 1934, to Leo Arthur Morris and Reva Miller Morris, in rural Clarke County.
Les worked for Swift Soybean Co. and Masssey Ferguson in Des Moines for a number of years, before starting his own company (Morris Trenching) in 1976. Les loved his family, his friends, his town, his dog Buddy, and his work.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth; two daughters, Edith (Pete) Falls of Springville, CA, and Julie (Gary) Parisho of New Virginia, IA; one son, Tony (Kay) Morris of Maxwell, IA; grandchildren, Shawna, Brendan, Dawna, Shannon, Nina, and Rease; great-grandchildren, Breyen, Tyler, and Riley; his brother, Merrill of Des Moines; sister, Mary Lou (Clayton) Waterbury of Sergeant Bluffs, IA; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Edc and Mabel; brother, David; and one great-grandson, Bodey.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Elkhart Christian Church, 252 NW Washington Avenue in Elkhart. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, at Elkhart Christian Church, with burial to follow at Elkhart Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at:
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Janet Burch-Schaak
11/24/2012
Dear Tony and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss of your father. I know how hard it is to loose a parent. Momma has been gone for 10 years now but she is always in my thoughts and memories. To Ruth; I pray for your heart to heal soon and that you may be comforted through your days with all the love of family and friends. I thank Les and you for all the times you shared your home with me when I was a child and you have all always been in my heart through the years. With great respect and sincere love for you all,
Janet Lynn Burch-Schaak