Charles Morrill

CHARLIE MORRILL TETON VALLEY, ID - Our beloved son, brother, and friend, Charles Earl Morrill, passed away on November 4, 2004, at the home of Bill and Leona Beard, after a very courageous battle with cancer. Charlie was a strong-willed person, always a smile and a happy laugh and always concerned about someone else. He enjoyed being around “the grandkids”. He loved them very much. Charles Earl Morrill was born on April 1, 1952, in Twin Falls, Idaho. “Charlie” is the son of Faye Fenn Morrill, Hazelton, Idaho, and the late C. R. Morrill of Kaysville, Utah. Survivors are his brother, Donald Eugene Morrill (Laura), Hazelton, Idaho; sisters, Emma Charlene Graff (James), Folsom, California and Zella Marie Campbell (Roger), Nampa, Idaho; one daughter, Charlie Kelcey Widenhouse (Rob) and one grandson, Taj Paper Widenhouse, Pleasantville, North Carolina; his stepmother, Ellen Morrill, Kaysville, Utah; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; a very special companion, friend and caregiver, Shirlee Ann Beard Lerwill, Tetonia, Idaho, Bill and Leona Beard, Tetonia, Idaho, who opened their hearts and home to him; Britnee Ann Lerwill Nelson and Mary Mason, who also became a very important part of Charlie's life. Charles was preceded in death by his father, C.R. Morrill; Grandparents, Rupert and Zella Marie Morrill and George Earl and Emma Fenn. Charles graduated from Valley School in 1970. As a young boy he spent many days in the Snake River Canyon exploring and fishing. He worked on the farm for his dad (C.R.). He loved horseback riding and camping. He was an articulate and accomplished mason and tile setter. His work took him to Arizona, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and the Virgin Islands. He had his pilot's license and loved to fly. He lived in Teton Valley. It became his home in which he loved. His contagious smile and laughter will be missed by many. Cremation will be under the direction of Wood Funeral Home in Idaho Falls. Charlie's ashes will be buried in the Cache-Clawson Cemetery where private graveside services will be held. In lieu of flowers, Charles had requested donations be sent to Primary Children's Hospital, 100 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84113-1100 or any Hospice organization in your area. The families would like to thank friends, family, Hospice and Dr. Mark Menolascino for their words of encouragement, care and love. Good-bye Charlie. We love you and will miss you very much.