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Rudy G. Morris
02/13/1952 — 12/10/2011
From West, Richand, WA, US | Born in Oakland, CA
Rudy G. Morris
Rudy G. Morris
Rudy G. Morris, 59, died December 10, 2011, at his home in Richland, Wash. with his family by his side. Rudy was born on February 13, 1952, in Oakland, Cali. He spent his early childhood in the San Francisco Bay area with his mother, grandparents, four brothers, two sisters and many extended family members. As a teenager he moved to Cottonwood, Cali. It was there that he was introduced to fishing, hunting, wood and leather working, but most importantly, to the love of his life, Margeé.
Rudy enlisted in the Army in January of 1970 where he attended Basic at Ford Ord, Cali. He then attended AIT in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Following his training he spent a tour in Vietnam. July 1971, he returned back to the states. Rudy and Margeé married July 17, 1971 and began their life together. He had five years of service with the Army plus the National Guard. With the Army he obtained the rank of E5. During this time he became a father to four daughters. He continued with his outdoor activities, adding archery and gold panning. He also enjoyed bowling and playing pinball with his buddies to the wee morning hours.
In 1978 the game of soccer became an important element in his life. He spent many years coaching his daughters' teams, refereeing games and playing on adult teams. One of his fondest memories was being able to play several full games of soccer with all three of his daughters in the health and fitness event, Sagebrush Games.
Rudy, Margeé, Mona, Renee' and Gina relocated to Yakima, Wash. in 1981, where he shortly was employed as a Patrolman at the Hanford Reservation. As a Patrolman he went up the ranks and finished his career as an instructor at the Hanford Patrol Training Academy. He made many friends there and was considered an integral part of the team. He was preceded in death by his father Roy A. Morris and his daughter Rachelle Dawn Morris. He is Survived by his wife Margeé; three daughters, Ramona Marc Lenzke, Renee' Stuart Dezember, Regina Joe Hanson; his seven grandchildren MegAnn and Madi Lenzke, Benjamin, Camryn and Mason Dezember, Kaitlyn and Jakob Hanson; mother, Rachel Winborne, four brothers and two sisters.
Graveside service will be held Friday, December 16, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland with Fellowship following at Memories at Sunset Event Center.
In lieu of flowers, the Morris family has asked that you consider making donations in "Memory of Rudy G. Morris" to one of the following organizations: National Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown Street, Suite 2d, Watertown, MA 02472 or www.braintumor.org and Bresson Law Office IOLTA, Brain Research Fund, PO Box 30501, Spokane, WA 99223, due to the four Gamma Knife procedures Rudy received during his journey with Glioblastoma Multiforme, Brain Cancer.
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Phil and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Gina and were very proud to give you your first grandchild Kaitlyn and I know that the early years of you and Margee watching her has molded her into the smart, sharp witted young woman that she is today. You will always hold a special place in her heart.
Rudy,
I am not sure where to start? First off, thank you for offering up your daughter Gina’s hand to me eighteen years ago. I never knew that by her saying yes that I would also gain such an influential man in my life. Your brutal honesty and your common sense has helped mold me into the man I am today.
Sorry margee and family for your loss .
Margee’, girls & family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you. We are so honored to have had Rudy touch our lives, the Memories will always be in our hearts. Take comfort during this difficult time in knowing that Rudy is no longer suffering. God Bless!
I met Rudy At Chemo and radiation. Rudy was a strong man and a fighter! I adore his family and loved talking and getting to know them. Praying for you all and God bless you Rudy!!!!!!
Liz Bunch <3
I truly admired Rudy during all the years I worked with him. He was open and honest and had a kind heart. He loved his family very much. I will miss him. My prayers are with him and his family.
Our deepest condolences! We have so many special memories of time spent with the Morris family. Rudy truly was “one of a kind” and he will be missed very much. I loved hearing him tell stories about when he and Ralph were on the helicopter team at Hanford. Our prayers are with you…we love you all!
What a terrible loss; please accept my sincere condolences, Gina. My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow. Love, Fran
Your dad will be missed by many. You were all such a support to him over the last several months and an inspiration to those of us watching from the wings and praying for all of you. May he rest in peace, or at least be able to play golf in peace in that golf course in the sky! Take care Morris family – and take care of your mom Morris girls.
So sorry for your loss, sending lots of prayer and comfort in this difficult time. Love Rosemary and family :
Your cousins in Kansas send their sympathy and love. We only got to meet Rudy once, but that was enough to make him family. You are all in our hearts. Love from Dean and Wanda and the extended Simon family.
We were saddened to hear the news of Rudy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Rudy will be with you on every run, every sporting event and every gathering. His spirit will live on in your memories. Our hope is that these memories of good times past will get you through the difficult times. May God bless your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for the loss of this very special man whom was so deeply loved by his family.
We enjoyed having Rudy as part of the “Richland Raiders Family” these past several years. It was always so nice to see Rudy along the sidelines cheering on Ben and Jakob during their games. May you find comfort knowing that he is in a better place free from pain and illness.
Sending love and prayers to all of you…
Rudy was a very special to all of us. He touched many more lives than he ever thought possible, but mostly his family who he cared about the most. He meant so much to Mona and the rest of our family. He will be missed.
Marc, Mona, MegAnn, and MadiLynn Lenzke
My sympathies to the Morris family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our hearts go out to you all.
Rudy was a super guy, & my favorite male cousin for sure!
I hold the memories dear to my heart, he will live on forever in the hearts & memories of all of us who knew & loved him.
Cousins you are in our thoughts & prayers always.
Much love,
Brenda C. & Kelly R.
Colorado
It’s because of people like Rudy that America sleeps safe at night. I suspect he’s enjoying himself at Fiddler’s Green. Thank you for your service. May God bless your family.
I started my Hanford career with the Hanford Patrol, and went through the training with Rudy. This guy just had an energy about him, always upbeat, energetic, and just fun to be around. I later worked with him for a time on regular duty, and enjoyed it as well. Rudy’s a guy you never forget, and I give the family prayers in this difficult time. He was a great guy and will not be forgotten.
My Brother was my defender as I was growing up,A true defender of The United states of America as his country.He was not only my brother but my close friend. My husband will truly miss his golf parter, friend and brother in law.Our prayers now are for Margee and his family.My heart misses him but I know I will see his again in the resurection. With all our love,Robert& Rebecca Chand
I worked with Rudy for years on Hanford Patrol, played golf with him and enjoyed his friendship. He will be missed.
And last but certainly not least, your daughter Gina. Of all the girls that you had, I have more people that know you tell me that she possess the most similar qualities as yourself. She is strong willed, opinionated and strives to be the best at everything that she attempts. I know that one of the highlights of her life was the year that she ran the Leavenworth full marathon with you coaching her all the way, she wouldn’t quit because she would have never wanted to let you down…You Sir will be truly missed!
The Hanson’s,
Joe, Gina, Kaitlyn and Jakob
If there ever was a boy that was modeled after your personality and your toughness it was your grandson Jakob who also is proud to share your name Rudy. I truly thank you for passing on Jakes love for shooting, anything military and his stubbornness that will always make him the Alpha Male among his peers. He was so proud to wear your old high school number 71 on the football field this year!
Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. We who had the pleasure of having Rudy touch our lives will be forever thankful he allowed that to happen. Memories of those times warm our hearts and bring smiles to our faces. May they do the same for your family. God bless.
Rudy was a true professional and friend. I’m going to miss hearing him yell, “Hey punk!” Rest in peace my friend. See you on the other side…
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