Dave H Morriss' Obituary
Dave was born October 16, 1935 in Mount Vernon, WA to Carol (Shaw) and Charles Morriss. In 1953 he graduated from Mount Vernon High School where he played for the golf team -- a sport he enjoyed throughout his life. He passed away on November 29, 2015 in Des Moines, WA.
He went to Washington State University where he was fortunate to meet his future wife, Judy Anderson. They married in March 1955 and eventually settled in Federal Way, WA, Judy's home town. They had two sons, David and Michael.
Over the years, David and Judy owned several H&R Block franchises with multiple offices throughout Pierce County.
Dave was predeceased by his wife, Judy in 2014 and son, Michael in 1996.
Surviving are his son David (Ina), 2 grandchildren: Shawn Morriss (Steven) and Rachell Xavier (James), 2 great-grandchildren: Sebastian and Rhona Xavier. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Allen, Mount Vernon, WA and brother-in-law Pete Anderson (Margaret), Federal Way, WA.
An informal remembrance service will be held in the Oak Room of Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, on Sunday December 13, at 1 pm.
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