Morris, Terry Raymond (1953 - 2023)

MORRIS, ANASTASSI, BERNDT, MOLDOFF, BUCKLEY, HOLT

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/29/2023 at 14:12:53

Name of deceased: Terry Raymond Morris

Aged: 70 yrs, 8 mo, 4 days

Residence: Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Born: March 7, 1953; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: Nov. 11, 2023; MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, Des Moines, Polk County, IA

Funeral services: Celebration of Life: Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023; McKee Room at Elm Crest Retirement Community, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Wife, Sue Morris of Harlan, IA; son, Andrew Morris of Harlan, IA; daughter, Stephanie (spouse, Bryan Berndt) Anastassi of Avoca, IA; sister, Peggy (spouse, Barry) Moldoff of Punta Gorda, FL; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Wendell and Phyllis (nee Buckley) Morris

Education: Attended grade school at St. Michael's Catholic School, Harlan, IA and later graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1971. After graduation, he attended Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in Ankeny, IA.

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Susan Mae Holt; Dec. 15, 1973; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA

Employment: After attending college at DMACC, Terry began his pathway to the automotive industry by working for Orv Roecker Ford and Johnson Motors. From there, he went on to work for Orv Roecker Diesel, which started his diesel repair legacy until he opened his own diesel shop, Morris Truck Repair. After this endeavor, he worked as a diesel mechanic at Western Engineering and Sta-bilt Construction and finally ended his career at Wings Repair and Towing.

Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with his children and grandchildren, watching Ice Road Truckers and Battle Bots on TV, and playing 21 or Rummy with his grandchildren

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