Edward A. Morris

April 23, 1933 - August 16, 2011

Mr. Edward Albert Morris, 78, of Rocky Ford died on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO. Edward was born in Oakwood, OK on April 23, 1933, the son of the late William Henry and Vina Mae (Baird) Morris. He graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1951 He was the husband of Claudeane Elaine (Zents) Morris. They were married in 1958 in Pueblo, CO. She survives. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He worked as a Foreman at CF&I Steel Mills Pueblo, CO retiring in 1986. Prior to working for CF&I he worked as a meat cutter. He was a member of the American Legion 168 in Manzanola. He is survived by his wife; Claudeane of Pueblo; Daughter Debbie wife of Rudy Hernandez of Alamogordo, NM; Son David husband of Annette Morris of Pueblo, CO; Daughter Diane wife of Larry Jaramillo of Pueblo, CO; Sister Carole wife of Don Wilkins of Rocky Ford, CO; Brother Donald Morris of Los Alamos, NM; Special Friend Susan Prescott of Rocky Ford, CO. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother: Sidney Morris and a sister-in-law: Elaine Morris. Funeral Services will be at the Valley Community Church, Rocky Ford, CO, at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 22nd, with Pastor Wallace Kurtz officiating. A Visitation will be on Sunday from 1-3 PM at Ford-Ustick Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery Rocky Ford, CO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association 3472 Research Pkwy. #104 Colorado Springs, CO 80920. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ford-Ustick Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent or to view the video tribute go to www.fordustick.com.