Dale John Morris

October 24, 1953 - January 29, 2018

Dale John Morris Dale John Morris, age 64, died unexpectedly from a heart attack on January 29, 2018. He was at home in Soap Lake, Washington where he has lived for the last 4 years. He was born October 24 1953 to Joe and Clara Morris in Ellensburg, Washington. He grew up and lived in ‘Ducktown’ in Roslyn, Washington. He graduated from Cle Elum High School, Class of 1971 and from Central Washington University in 1975 with a BA in English. Over the years Dale was employed by Strand’s Land Surveying, the US Forest Service, U&I Sugar Lab, WSDOT as construction inspector, and for Wal-Mart, Bi-Mart, and Farm and Home as a store clerk. On the side, he played guitar in Jeffery’s Band. Dale’s passion was fly-tying for ‘catch and release’ fly- fishing. He loved & spoiled his Brittany spaniels. He enjoyed reading books across many genres, but especially science fiction. He wrote short stories featuring ‘local’ characters, played the guitar and some keyboard, hunted mushrooms, grew cactus, and cheered on the Mariners and Seahawks. Dale is survived by his brother Jim (Sandy) Maras of Seatac, sister Rita (Tom) Thornber of Redmond, and nephews David and Collin Thornber and Mark Maras. It is suggested that donations in Dale’s remembrance be made to the charity assistance fund on the bill from your local power or utility company.