Art Morris

Arthur (Art) Fred Morris, 85, of Bigfork, was welcomed into open arms of his Lord on Oct. 14, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 15, 1923, in Kalispell, the eighth and youngest child of A. J. and Edna Morris.

Art and his wife Jean were married in Waterloo, Iowa, on May 11, 1947. They were to celebrate their 62nd anniversary in May 2009.

Art was a long time employee of the Great Northern Railroad and then the Burlington Northern Railroad for 43 years and four months. He retired in 1986 as No. 1 on the seniority roster for this division.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers.

Art is survived by his sweetheart and wife Jean; son Larry Morris; brother David Morris and his wife Helen; granddaughters Shanna and Annette and their mother Barbara Birdsall, all of New Jersey; many nieces and nephews and many dear friends. He cherished each and every one and often spoke of how blessed his life had been.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Whitefish on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Art's name to Hope Ranch, St. Jude's Hospital or the charity of choice.