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MORRIS, William “Norman”

July 13, 1929 — December 15, 2025

Rev. William Norman Morris was born on July 13, 1929, to Vaughn and Isabella Morris in Kipling, SK, the middle of three children. In a moment, he passed from life to life eternal into the presence of his Lord and Savior on December 15, 2025, at the age of 96.

Norman was predeceased by his mother, Isabella; his father, Vaughan; his brother, Roy; and his beloved wife, Shirley. Norman is survived by his sister, Shirley McKellar; his six children: Sharon Cummins, Ruth Friesen, Brenda (Jerry) Hilderman, Norma (Rev. William) Hills, Stan (Val) Morris, and Steve (Barb) Morris; fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

As the son of a railroader, living through the depression years, Norman moved frequently during his childhood. The frugality learned in those years stayed with him as he carefully managed his resources throughout life. He came to know Jesus as his personal Savior on December 17, 1949, and heeded the calling on his life to minister and boldly share the good news of the Gospel.

Following high school graduation, Norman attended Western Canadian Bible Institute in Regina, SK from 1950-1954. During this time Norman met the love of his life, Shirley Irene Allen, and following their graduation they married in August 1954. Norman had a heart for people and recalled names amazingly decades later. He was gifted in his care and compassion for the lost and hurting in the communities he faithfully served with the Christian and Missionary Alliance across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. He spoke fondly of each place he ministered, knowing his greatest gifts and favourite years were those in pastoral care, one-on-one visitation, discipleship, and ministry to church elders. Norman and Shirley were prayer warriors throughout their marriage and ministry, praying for missionaries, pastors, friends and each family member by name on a daily basis. The family is so thankful to know with certainty that all is well with his soul as he entered heaven’s gates.

Following retirement, Norman and Shirley moved to West Kelowna, BC, in 1995. During retirement, he enjoyed a number of interests. Norman was athletic and enjoyed playing golf with his two sons, and he pushed the sports envelope by waterskiing into his 70s! He and Shirley faithfully delivered “The Daily Courier” newspaper to over one hundred homes in their community for many years. Norman was a diligent student in learning his family roots. His interest and pride of his heritage led him to over a decade researching and documenting nine family tree connections; invaluable legacies for generations to come. Norman was an avid reader and devoted to studying the Bible, cherishing his quiet time with the Lord until his last day.

“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love…As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more. But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children…Bless the LORD, O my soul!” – Psalm 103: 8, 15-17, 22 –

The family extends their deep gratitude to the care staff at the Dorchester Retirement Residence, Village at Mill Creek Residence and The Vineyards Residence. The family also extends gratitude to Dr Richard van der Ross, Dr David Kim and Dr Ronald Schriemer.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Every Home For Christ, PO Box 3636, Guelph, ON, N1H 7S2, or Tribal Trails Telecast of Northern Canada Evangelical Mission, PO Box 3030, Prince Albert, SK, S6V 7V4.

Private family Interment will be held at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 3:30 pm (PST), at Grace Baptist Church, 1150 Glenmore Drive. Kelowna, BC. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below).

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The service for MORRIS, William “Norman” is scheduled for Friday, January 9, 2026, at 3:30 PM (PST). Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Condolences

  • Darryl Ens says:
    December 29, 2025 at 2:14 pm

    Dear Stan, Val and the entire Morris family,
    I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your dad well from being the pastor of the church my family attended. He was always friendly, sincere and kind to me. My sincere sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.

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  • Colleen Ouellette says:
    January 6, 2026 at 10:41 am

    Dear Stan and Val and family,
    My sincere condolences to you and your family. Norm was such a lovely addition here at Mill Creek and I still miss him very much. May he rest in peace. He will always be remembered.

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  • Nelson Jespersen says:
    January 7, 2026 at 12:38 pm

    Dear Morris Family,
    My condolences to the Morris family. Pastor Morris, as I vividly remember him, truly embodied what a pastor should be. His heart for the people in Westlock, AB was the light our community needed. Many of us who are still here are a legacy of his ministry. We still speak very highly of him all these years later. Heaven gained a great man.

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  • Bob and Eleanor Keppy says:
    January 7, 2026 at 3:25 pm

    How do you say “Goodbye but just for now”, to people who have meant so very much to both of us. The years have
    “slipped by” but one day soon we, together with them, will see our Saviour and our loved ones “face to face” Even so “Come Lord Jesus”. With deep respect and support for all the Morris Family. Bob & Eleanor

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  • Joan Ellis says:
    January 8, 2026 at 12:40 pm

    We at Regina E Free Church have grown to love Sharon‘s dad Norman praying for the whole family.

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  • Dr. James (Jim) Christian says:
    January 9, 2026 at 4:47 pm

    Dear Morris Family, Your Dad was a stalwart, stellar, shining light in Christ. He had touched many lives, including my own, and so many, many others. His compassion for others was so evident the day i went with him on a visitation for a man struggling with addiction. He never once put him down, never once discouraged but encouraged an encounter with JESUS that could change the man inside and out. That left a mark on me of kindness and grace to others I have never forgotten. Thank you for all you together are and what God is doing with your whole family. God Bless you!!!

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  • Sandra (Kelly) Backman says:
    January 9, 2026 at 5:39 pm

    To the Morris Family:
    What a lovely service honouring your Dad. He was not only an incredible man and loving father, but a wonderful pastor and lover of humanity. It was such a delight and surprise while visiting my Mom in Cottonwoods to run into Norm (and Brenda). His genuine interest, love and care was so touching…and his positive attitude was off the charts. I can only imagine the wonderful reunion that he is experiencing, with all those gone ahead of him – and whose lives were profoundly touched by him, over the course of his incredible walk with the Lord. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

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