User:RoderickHaroldMorris

Born on April 28, 1948 in Myrtle Point, Oregon to parents Harold (Hutchens) Morris of English descent and Mildred Louise (Anderson) Morris of Swedish and German descent. Older siblings Gerald Bernard Morris (1936-2014) and Kathleen Ann (Morris) Metzger (1944-present). Graduate of Coquille High School (1966); student body president. Attended University of Oregon, Southwestern Community College, and Oregon College of Education (now Western Oregon University). B.S. Degree in Education (1970) and M.A.T. (1977). Called for Selective Service exam in September, 1967 and classified 1-Y (later changed to 3-A, then 4-F); married in September, 1968 in Hazel Dell, Washington to Melody Kay (Hurrell) Morris, divorced in 1977. Three children: Ashley Wayne Morris (1969-present); Ryan Scott Morris (1973-1974); and Sarah Elizabeth (Morris) Jones (1975-present).

Began work in industry on 18th birthday and worked as a laborer and substitute teacher until September, 1973. Worked as a seventh grade teacher and coach at Myrtle Crest School in Myrtle Point for two years. From 1975 to 1980, worked at Coquille High School as a teacher and coach. Worked for Oregon Education Association during the 1980 presidential election, then worked in the Oregon Legislative Assembly during the 1981 session as a Research Assistant to State Senator Clifford Trow.

Moved to Eugene, Oregon and married Janet Carol (Anderson) Bennett in July, 1980, divorced in 1989. No children from this marriage.

Began a 22 year work experience with Crewel High School in Crewell, Oregon in August 1981, retiring in May, 2003. Took Sabbatical leave in 1987-1988 school year. Coached girls varsity basketball for the first three years.

Traveled to Europe beginning in 1984 and did so again in every year between,1984 and 2016, except 1985, 1986, and 1992. Met maternal grandfather's Swedish relatives in 1988 for the first time, with many subsequent meetings thereafter.

Met the family of Vladislav Tomas, from Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), Czech Republic in 1993 with many subsequent trips back to their city. Their younger daughter, Paulina, came to live briefly in Eugene for one term of work/study.