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John Morris was a member of the founding Board of Directors which
established the corporation known as Camp Wyoming in 1960. He was
instrumental in developing and supporting the ministry at Camp Wyoming
since its inception and until his death on December 18, 2007. Camp
Wyoming expresses its appreciation for the energy and creativity that
John brought to the organization.
John was born on February 12, 1916 in Wapello, Iowa. He later graduated
from Wapello High School and then Iowa State University. He served in
the United State Navy during World War II. John was united in marriage
to Ruth Howie on July 5, 1939 in Monticello, Iowa.
He spent his life as an agriculturist, writer, speaker, photographer,
and traveler. John served on the Iowa State University Extension
Service, Soil Conservation Service of the US Dept. of Agriculture, and
operated his own farms. John served on many advisory positions,
including at the President and Cabinet level in the United States and
abroad; where he gained experience in most areas of the world. John gave
15 young Japanese men each one year of his life to teach them
agricultural and management skills on his farm when Japan was a third
world country.
John was a member of the Washington United Presbyterian Church where he
served as an elder. He served on many Presbytery and Synod groups,
especially the food and hunger mission in the United States and abroad.
John has written and spoken extensively, promoting education, but has
especially appreciated his family and friends.
Prior to his death, John and Ruth made a contribution to the Camp in the
amount of $10,000 towards the New Welcome Center. Memorials in his name
have been directed towards this same project. John’s work, both
personally and professionally, symbolized the concrete living of his
baptism. As written in James 2:18 “…Show me your faith without deeds,
and I will show you my faith by what I do.” He lived his life to empower
others and in turn to serve the glory of God. Thank you, John. We will
miss you. UPDATE: John's family have
graciously offered to fund the building of the new Camp Wyoming Welcome
Center. Architectural plans are in the works with ground breaking
to begin this spring and completion due the end of summer.
Thank you Morris Family! |
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