Brian Morris

Brian Cliffe Morris, 52, Bismarck, died July 1, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday at Prairie Family Church, Bismarck, with Rev. Chuck Loftis officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Brian was born January 12, 1956, in Denver, CO, the second of four children of Leon and Zelma Johnson Morris. He graduated from West High School in Denver in 1974 and started his federal career as an electrical engineering draftsman with the Bureau of Reclamation. In 1977, he joined Western Area Power Administration WAPA headquarters office in Golden. While still working full time, he graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1984 with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering. In 1992, he transferred to North Dakota as the Communication and Central Division Director and in 1996 was promoted to North Dakota Field Engineering Manager. In June 2008, Brian was awarded the Exceptional Service Award, WAPA’s highest regional honor. Living in North Dakota allowed Brian to continue his lifelong passions of fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors. He especially loved hunting for the past 12 years with Taz, his favorite four-legged companion. He also enjoyed bowling, golfing, rooting for the Packers and drinking beer with his buddies. He found the greatest joy in life with his family and friends. Brian is greatly missed by his family, many friends, and co-workers at WAPA. After meeting in Cancun, Mexico, in August of 1982, Brian married Patty Beadle on October 9, 1983, in Las Vegas, NV. They shared 24 years of fun-filled life together. Also grateful to have shared his life is his daughter, Ashley John Klebs of Plymouth, MN; daughter, Naomi Craig Brower of Aurora, CO; grandchildren, Xzandrya, Hailey and Jacob Brower; mother, Zelma Morris Williams of Wheatridge, CO; two brothers, Brad Ella Morris of Commerce City, CO and Darrell Melodie Morris of Aurora, CO; sister, Cheryl Tom Chinn of Lakewood, CO; and special cousins, Robin Kirwin of Lakewood, CO and Jolynn Hall of Canyon City, CO. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon. Best. Guy. Ever. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to, WAPA DOE Science Bowl, PO Box 1173, Bismarck, ND, 58501.

Brian Morris

January 12, 1956 - July 1, 2008