Audrey Minnie Morris

March 22, 1923-December 14, 2012

Audrey M. Morris, of east Portland, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the age of 89. Audrey was born in Raymond, South Dakota to Henry and Lyla Kluess, the second of eleven children. She graduated from Aberdeen Teacher’s College and taught for one year. She moved to Portland to be with her sister Norma, and took a job as a secretary at the Kaiser Shipyards. There she met her husband of 66 years, Dr. Robert Morris. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband Robert, sister Norma Ameele and brother Jim Kluess. She is survived by four children: Dianne Miho, Suzanne Onchi, Robert Morris and William Morris; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Following many years of homemaking and childrearing, Audrey acted as office manager for her husband’s dental office in Gresham. A two-time breast cancer survivor, Audrey enjoyed playing golf and was an accomplished pie baker.

At Audrey’s request, no services were held. Any Donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the Audubon Society.

Arrangements were handled by Bateman Carroll Funeral Home.