Wilma May Morris

Wilma May Morris, age 86, a lifetime resident of Union County, died Friday, September 1, 2006 at a local care facility. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in La Grande. Private interment was held at the Summerville Cemetery.

Mrs. Morris was born on May 21, 1920, the daughter of Spencer D. and Nellie B. (Poole) Burch in Elgin, Oregon. On August 31, 1941 she married Manford Morris in La Grande. They farmed together on an 1896 Century Farm in Cove for many years. She was a member of the La Grande First Baptist Church where she was involved with the Church Circle Group, served as a deaconess, taught Sunday school and served with her husband as a greeter. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, sewing and gardening.

Survivors include her husband, Manford Morris of La Grande; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon Miller and Daryl Wakefield of Portland, Carolyn and Jeff Jeffers of Centralia, Washington, Mina Ouellette of Vancouver, Washington and Joyce and Steve Shea of Fredon, New Jersey; sister and brother-in-law, Jean Taylor and Fred Tebo of Portland; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Mrs. Morris to the Youth for Christ in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street, La Grande, Oregon 97850.