MORRIS, Ruth Irene (Lister) - b. April 9, 1936 - d. July 30, 2012

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Ruth Irene Morris, age 76, a resident of Howard, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Fredonia Regional Hospital in Fredonia, Kansas.  Ruth was born on April 9, 1936 in Washington, Kansas.  She was the daughter to Clarence E. and Pearl (Perry) Lister.

After graduating from Howard High School in 1954, Ruth married Lewis Glen Morris in 1956  at the First Christian Church of Howard.  They were married for 35 years until Lewis's death in 1991.  Ruth worked at the family-owned Howard Locker Company for several years.  She enjoyed making western theme ceramics and going to various places to sell them.  Ruth worked on numerous activities for the city of Howard and volunteered for several boards.  In her spare time, she enjoyed going camping at Fall River Lake, but most of all she enjoyed being with her family.

Ruth is survived by two sons, Jon Morris of Howard, Kansas and Randy Morris of El Dorado, Kansas; a brother, John Palmer of Cheyenne, Wyoming; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lewis; her daughter, Glenda Morris; and her granddaughter, Brittain Morris.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas with Pastor Robin Haines officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial will be held privately at a later date.  Memorials have been suggested to the American Heart Society and may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.  Services have been entrusted to Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)