Robert "Lowell" Morris

1933 - 2015

Robert "Lowell" Morris obituary, 1933-2015

BORN

1933

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Wulff Woodbury Funeral Home

2195 Woodlane Drive

Woodbury, Minnesota

Robert Morris Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 22, 2015.

Age 82
Of Woodbury

Born October 2, 1933 in WV; on November 21, 2015 he took flight to heaven to join his parents, Desta & James Morris; brother, Bill: and mother-in-law, Nannie Wilson. Lowell graduated from Central High School in Columbus OH in 1951. He served 3 years in the U.S. Navy, on the USS Macon & USS Iowa as a Radioman. Lowell was employed by 3M for 35 years in the Microfilm Products Division; which he literally traveled the world. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Jean; daughter, Valerie Spahr (Joe); son, Craig (Diane); grandchildren, Amanda Schwager (Abe), Bryan & Lauryn Morris; 5 great-grandchildren, Brynna, Kaleigh, Ashlyn & Bennett Schwager, Brantley Morris as well as sister, Elinor Courts of NJ. In 1965, moved from Columbus, OH to Woodbury, MN. Population at that time was 1900; still a farm community, with only 3 housing developments. In 1966, Lowell and 3 other fathers formed the Woodbury Athletic Association; replacing the Woodbury Youth Club. The original baseball, football and basketball programs were born. Lowell and another dad coached the 1st two t-ball teams. The first game had to be "called on account of darkness" after over 100 runs had scored. They learned pretty quickly you don't play til there are 3 outs/team in t-ball! He went on to coach Craig's baseball & hockey teams; serving as Baseball & Hockey Commissioners 2-3 times for each sport. He was also Woodbury Elementary PTO president. In 1968 he attended the Charter meeting of the Woodbury Lion's Club. Lowell was instrumental in the formation of the first "Woodbury's Day", held in Potawatomi Park in Park Hills, Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast, and funding to purchase the first Woodbury Ambulance. Lowell had a passion for golf, he and Jean feel pleased to think they played a small part in helping bring the First Tee Program to Woodbury. Visitation November 30, 5-7 PM; Wulff Funeral Home 2195 Woodlane Dr., Woodbury. Funeral Service December 1, 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior to service at Trinity Presbyterian Church 2125 Tower Drive, Woodbury. Interment Fort Snelling. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to the First Tee of Woodbury or Trinity Presbyterian Church of Woodbury.

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December 28, 2015

Betty ANN Morris

December 3, 2015

Tammie Rohde

Val and Jean,

What a year! May you find comfort in knowing your dad/husband is in a much better place.

December 2, 2015

Sherri Nance

PaPa Morris - we miss you so very much! There are many stories to be told and good times that were had. The one that will go down in history with me will be the "meatloaf" story. I cannot help but think of you whenever I hear the word "meatloaf". You are very special to John and I. Thank you for the wonderful memories. We love you! Sherri & John Nance (your "other" kids)

November 30, 2015

The Hurrle Family sends our deepest sympathy to you all at such a sad time. So grateful to have spent time with you Jean.

Pat Hurrle, Pam Broshears and Family

November 30, 2015

Leigh Grothe

Jean & Lowell ~
Dear friends of my parents Ron & Joan Grothe Loving thoughts and prayers to a very fine couple & family ~ We love you all

November 29, 2015

Bob Thill

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

November 28, 2015

Valerie Spahr

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November 28, 2015

Valerie Spahr

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November 28, 2015

Valerie Spahr

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November 28, 2015

Valerie Morris Spahr

Sure miss you dad...will tell you our new standing joke is me reminding mother is "do you have your seatbelt on!" Brynna told me the other nite when tucking her in bed "Grammy, we need to make papa & grandpa Tom's stars on the ceiling in mommy's old room are the 1st ones we put the flashlight on since they are not with us here anymore" Out of the mouths of babes!!!!!! Love you dearly.

November 25, 2015

My thoughts of you are so many happy ones my payers and sympathy are to Jean and family. We will all missyou Betty Ann and family

November 25, 2015

Alexandra Hanson

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Morris was such a joy to talk to. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

November 25, 2015

Sharon (Morris) Clark

I'm sorry for your loss. He is now at peace with Mammy, Pappy and my dad.

November 24, 2015

Della Wilson-Griffith-Pike

I will miss you so very much Uncle Lowell even though we didn't get to see each other that much.

November 24, 2015

Mag

He was always there for me. Will miss our coffee time.

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Memorial Events
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Nov

30

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wulff Woodbury Funeral Home

2195 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125

Dec

1

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Trinity Presbyterian Church

2125 Tower Drive, Woodbury, MN

Dec

1

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Trinity Presbyterian Church

2125 Tower Drive, Woodbury, MN

Funeral services provided by:

Wulff Woodbury Funeral Home

2195 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125

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