Lewis ‘Lew’ Morris, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. He was born on March 27, 1945 in Butler, PA to Isaac ‘Bud’ Morris and Janet Tebay Thompson. Lew graduated from Moniteau High School in West Sunbury, PA in 1963. In that same year, Lew married Linda Bryan also of Butler, PA. They were married for 36 years and had two daughters. He attended Temple University. Over the years Lew was a draftsman, a logger, a gold miner, a co-owner and manager of Birdseye saw mill, and owner and manager of the Gates Slate quarry in Helena.
Lew was preceded in death by his father, Bud, and step-father, Willis Thompson. He is survived by his mother, Janet, of Karns City, PA; daughters, Terrie Kolker, and her husband, Rick, of Chandler, Arizona, and Tracy Kemp and her husband, Christian, of Fishers, Indiana; a brother, Bob Morris and his wife, Donna, of Helena, Montana; and five grandchildren.
Cremation has already taken place per Lew’s wishes. Family and friends are welcome to attend a memorial service to celebrate Lew’s life. The service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14th, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, 3580 North Benton Avenue, Helena. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research at 1820 W. Webster Ave, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60614 or www.stopsarcoidosis.org. Please reference the Lew Morris Memorial.
Service Schedule
Service Schedule
Share
Reader Interactions
Memories
Read the thoughts and memories, then feel free to add your own.
Sherry Morris says
It was so much fun to meet our cousins from PA when Lew and Bob rolled in to Montana in, I think, the late 60″s. There were always lots of stories, laughs and good times. And when the two little girls came along it was more family and more fun. Always ready to make you feel like you belonged. My sympathies go out to Teri and Tracy and all family members. Know that you will always carry a special place in our hearts and Lew will be missed.
Sherry Morris
Eric Mason says
1 file added to the album New Album Name
Eric Mason says
1 file added to the tribute wall
Gen Christison says
To all the family of Lew, we are so sorry for your sudden loss and were sad to hear. May you be surrounded with God’s love and Comfort and caring friends…I remember a lot of fun times many years ago and he was always joking around. May your memories give you comfort also. Love to all, Jerry and Gen Christison.
Willa McMillon says
Terrie and Tracy:
This is Mac McMillon from Tennessee visiting my son, Ken, in Belgrade, Montana. I learned of your father;s passing. So sorry for your loss and I share in your grief. I’m unable to attend the memorial service on Saturday but I will be there in thought. I knew your father many years with Dick Mason and his boys. Also remembering the fishing trip to Alaska. What a great guy he was and a good companion.
With love,
Mac
Mary Kelley says
Lew was a wonderful man and we are proud to have had him as part of our family. His passing leaves a huge whole in our hearts and the family tapestry. We loved Lew and considered him “one in a million”. He was honest, thoughtful, loving, trusted and the most generous man I have ever known. Everyone we know that was acquainted with Lew thought the world of him. May he rest in peace. We will never forget him.
Carole Morris says
To Traci, Terri and their families and Bob and Donna and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you all. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lew was a most kind and generous host to us on several occasions when we visited Helena over the years. He will be greatly missed.
Richard and Carole Morris
Shavaun Trimpe says
To Tracy Kemp and family, I am very sorry for your loss and know how difficult coming back to work will be. I will pray for you and your family. My last day on my contract is June 1, so I hope to see you before then. You have a lovely family tribute in the obituary. God Bless. Shavaun Trimpe
Karen Daugherty says
Tracy Kemp & Family – You’ve shared with us memories about what an amazing father you had growing up, who inspired you to be anything and everything you wanted to be. He must have been so VERY proud to know the incredible, caring, strong leader and role model you are to all of us at Allegion. I pray the sadness in your heart in time finds peace. My prayers are with you and all your family. We’re all here for you and with you!
Karen Daugherty
John Goodwin says
I never had the pleasure to know Lew, but I know his daughter Tracy. She would often talk about how important and influential he had been in her life and making her a highly successful professional women, that also has the perfect balance between family and work. He gave her the encouragement and showed her that anything was possible. He must have been a great man. I am so sorry for your loss. With Love, The Goodwin Family.
Kerri Weaver says
I’m so sorry about your dad Tracy & Terrie! I remember Lewis as a quiet, observant, kind man. I know he was very special to both of you & can’t imagine the loss you feel right now! Please know you’re in my prayers. Love you!!
Kerri