Myron Morris, "Running Horse", 75, Garrison, formerly of McClusky, died on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Garrison Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Friday, Sept. 1, at 3:00 pm at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan.
A Celebration of Myron's life will be held at GracePoint Church (205 43rd Ave NE) in Bismarck following graveside services.
Myron was born October 5, 1941 in Bismarck, ND to James and Pauline (Bodner) Morris. He was raised and educated in Garrison. Myron was once married Bonnie Burns and together they had two daughters, Robin and Dawn. Myron later married Lovella Rathjen and they had two sons, Shiloh and Shawn and they lived in Garrison and Hazen.
Following high school, Myron attended welding school in Cleveland, Ohio at Lincoln Electric. He later became certified as an underwater welder. He traveled the majority of his welding career and was a member of the Iron Workers, Boilermakers, and Pipefitters Local Union #300 for over 30 years. He honorably served in the United States Army Reserves as a Platoon Sargent. He was very proud of his service and remained close with his fellow veterans, driving many of them to doctor's appointments and helping them in any way he could. Myron was a member of the American Legion and served with the honor guard. He was also a 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus member.
Myron was always the life of the party and made many friends throughout his life. He loved to entertain and played accordion in many bands. He also gave accordion lessons to Michael, Elisa, and his special friends "the midgets"! Myron was a horseman to the bone. He loved to ride in parades and in the 7th Calvary. He was also a horse breeder and trainer and went to several world championships where he won numerous titles. He also qualified for the Equestrian Olympics. He also had a dude ranch in Hazen. Above all, however, he loved his family.
Myron is survived by his children, Robin (Craig) Huber, Garrison, Dawn (David) Negron, Fargo, Shiloh (Robyn) Morris, Bismarck, Shawn (Lisa) Morris, Reno, NV; siblings, Rodney (Jacky) Morris, Paula (Gary) Hofland; grandchildren, Kristin (Jacob) Berg, Amy Proell, Josiah (McKenzie) Negron, Judah, Alia, Elisha, and Aurora Negron, Ethan, Logan, Mason, Nyah, Maddock and Carl Morris, special friends, Michael and Elisa Wolt, and Kaiden Bauer, Robyn 2 and Rich Bauer; and great grandchild, Lillian Berg (known to grandpa as "Lilly of the Valley".
He was preceded in death by his parents, numerous aunts and uncles, and his granddaughter, Jennifer Rose Proell.