G. E. Morris

Click Here To View Memorial Video Dr. Goldie Earnest Morris, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 1, 2013 at the Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. Goldie was born March 29, 1929 in Comanche, Oklahoma, to Marion Monroe Morris and Rebecca Elizabeth Renfro Morris. He grew up in Oklahoma, California, and Virginia. He moved to Idaho Falls in 1960. Goldie continued his education at Columbia Pacific University, earning his Doctorate in Electrical Engineering and Electronic Technology. On June 30, 1950, he married Frances May Hardy in Alhambra, California. Together they raised their two children, Marty and Lynne. He worked as an electrical engineer for The Department of Defense and The Department of Energy. Goldie served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War, earning the rank of Seaman 1st Class. Goldie was a member of the Eagles Lodge and enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery and his ham radio with the call letters, KA7CYE. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Frances Morris, of Idaho Falls, ID, Son: Marty (Barbara) Morris, of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Lynne (Gary) Wade of Ucon, ID, 5 grandchildren, Jessica (Morris) Brown, Ryan Morris, Jess Wade, Michael J. Wade and Daniel L. Wade and 4 great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Velma Morris, Carrie Morris and three brothers Floyd Ray Morris, Coy Morris, and Neal Morris. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2013, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. The family will visit with friends Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home. &nbsp Born: March 29, 1929&nbsp Place of Birth: Comanche, OK&nbsp Death: July 1, 2013&nbsp Place of Death: Idaho Falls, ID Dr. Goldie Earnest Morris, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 1, 2013 at the Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. Goldie was born March 29, 1929 in Comanche, Oklahoma, to Marion Monroe Morris and Rebecca Elizabeth Renfro Morris. He grew up in Oklahoma, California, and Virginia. He moved to Idaho Falls in 1960. Goldie continued his education at Columbia Pacific University, earning his Doctorate in Electrical Engineering and Electronic Technology. On June 30, 1950, he married Frances May Hardy in Alhambra, California. Together they raised their two children, Marty and Lynne. He worked as an electrical engineer for The Department of Defense and The Department of Energy. Goldie served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War, earning the rank of Seaman 1st Class. Goldie was a member of the Eagles Lodge and enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery and his ham radio with the call letters, KA7CYE. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Frances Morris, of Idaho Falls, ID, Son: Marty (Barbara) Morris, of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Lynne (Gary) Wade of Ucon, ID, 5 grandchildren, Jessica (Morris) Brown, Ryan Morris, Jess Wade, Michael J. Wade and Daniel L. Wade and 4 great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Velma Morris, Carrie Morris and three brothers Floyd Ray Morris, Coy Morris, and Neal Morris. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2013, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. The family will visit with friends Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home.

Memorial Services -- Friday

Friday July 5, 2013 , 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home The family will visit with friends on Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home. Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook.