Allen Eugene Morris

Allen E. Morris passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo.

He was the fifth child born of Faye and Burnis (Hawley) Morris in Ottertail County, MN, on September 5, 1933. He attended rural school through 8th grade, and his first year of high school in Breckenridge, MN. Allen graduated from Rothsay High School in 1951. He began a career in the military, joining the Navy in March 1952 and became a hospital Corpsman. In July 1953, he was assigned as a Medic with the 1st Marine Division, San Diego, CA. for Military separation.

Allen returned to Fergus Falls and was employed as a Pharmacy Tech at the State Hospital. During this time, he met his wife-to-be (Mary L Kness) who was a student nurse on affiliation there. It was also during this time he was employed (part-time) with Gerhardt Ambulance and Funeral Home.

In May 1958, he returned to military service, this time in the U.S. Air Force as a Pharmacy Tech. He was assigned to Scott A.F. Base in Belleville, IL.

Al and Mary were married in June of 1959 in Morris, MN, and lived in Illinois until he was transferred to Grand Forks, AFB ND, in 1960. Cathy and Jeff were born in Grand Forks. From there, he was transferred to Portland AFB in Oregon for about 4 years, then to Oxnard, CA.

Al was assigned to Udorn, Thailand A.F.B with assignments into Vietnam for a year. His family resided in Moorhead, MN during this time.

His next assignment was Dyess AFB in Abilene, TX. A career field change was made to the Recruiting Service and Al received training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX. His assignment was U.S.A.F. Recruiting Service in Fargo, ND from 1969-1974 when he retired from the military as Master Sargent having served 22 years of active duty.

After retiring he became a licensed realtor and carried rural US mail on a route South of Fargo, for 20 plus years.

During Al’s high school days, military days, and retirement year he had found time to participate and officiate in the sport of basketball, football and softball and baseball. He was a sports enthusiast and active in playing racquetball, volleyball, tennis, and golf. He was also active in hunting and fishing.

Allen is survived by Mary his wife of 63 years, his children, Cathy (Rob) Janish of Fingal, ND and Jeffrey of Berthoud, Colorado and by 4 grandchildren Ryan Janish, Kaylee Janish, Gavin Morris and Lathan Morris.

FUNERAL MASS: 11 AM Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fargo – with visitation one hour prior

PRAYER SERVICE: 7 PM Friday, March 24, 2023, at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo – with visitation beginning at 5 PM

BURIAL: Holy Cross North Cemetery in Fargo

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo. To sign the online guest book, please visit our website at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com