Cleo Ellison Morris

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Clyde Russell Morris; parents, Joseph and Iris Ellison; siblings Paul Ellison, Pauline Ellison Kelly, Jesse Ellison and Lawrence Ellison.

She is survived by her daughter, Beth (Klaus) Issler, son William (Debra) Morris; four grandchildren, Daniel (Christa) Issler, Ruth Issler, Jonathan (Andrea) Morris and Katharine (Ted) Miraldes; eight grandchildren; and a sister, Loretta Ellison Gilbert.

After graduation from high school in Clarksburg, West Virginia, she entered the U.S. Air Force and served as a WAF during the Korean Conflict. Upon discharge she worked as a bookkeeper for many years.

During her adult life, she and Clyde resided in many locations across the U.S. and Kelowna, British Columbia before settling in Colorado Springs, Colorado for the past 25 years.

She enjoyed spending her leisure hours reading, working puzzles, and knitting. She especially loved knitting hats for infants when she was a volunteer at Penrose Hospital where she achieved over 1000 hours of service.

A private graveside family services will be held at Ft Logan National Cemetery.

She was loved and will be missed by her family and friends.