Michael (Mike) Boyd Morris, 73, was called home to be with his Heavenly family on the morning of March 30, 2024 in Meridian, ID. He was a loving husband, patient father and a gentle grandfather. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him and loved him.
Mike was born on November 17, 1950, in Rexburg, ID to loving parents Lynn and Phyllis Morris. He grew up in Rexburg where he attended Hibbard Elementary, Madison Jr. High, and Madison High School. He played baseball and football in High School, and then he served a full time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Buffalo, NY.
He met the love of his life, Geraldine Nebeker, at Hunters Drug and Hardware in St. Anthony, ID in 1982, and they were married on February 25, 1983 and were sealed in the Boise, ID Temple on September 10, 2016. In 1984, Mike and Geraldine moved to Meridian to manage a Hereford cattle ranch for Dr. S. Kirby Orme. Here is where he spent the rest of his life living his dream as a rancher. Mike enjoyed working and branding cattle with friends and family.
Mike is survived by his wife of 41 years Geraldine Morris, their three children, Jeremy (Ann) Morris, Michelle (Lane) Russell, Nick Morris, his 6 grandchildren Mia, Paige, Heston, Bailey, Megyn, and Mackenzie. He is also survived by his brother Roger Morris, nephew, niece and cousins. He is proceeded in death by his Father (Lynn) and Mother (Phyllis) Morris.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Paramount West Building (1450 West Cayuse Creek Dr., Meridian, ID). Viewing will be held from 9:30-10:45am with funeral services following at 11am. Mike will be transported to Tetonia, ID on Saturday April 6, 2024 where he will be laid to rest.
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