Obituary of James Jonathan Morris

James Jonathan Morris was born January 13, 1977 in Seattle, Washington, to Robert J. Morris, Jr. and Helen E. “Christie” Morris.

James graduated from Liberty High School in 1995. He studied in the Running Start program at Seattle Central Community College in 1994-1995. He studied Business Environment Science at Cascade College in 1995-1996. Further studies were in Pre-Law/Political Science at Abilene Christian University in 1997. He worked at Washington Interior Exterior Systems Local Union No. 41. Also, he worked as a carpenter with his friend Matt. Jim enjoyed working in the exotic automobile collision repair business in 1998 to the present. He loved to snowboard every winter. He was a wonderful trainer, teaching children how to snowboard. Jim loved to go to bars to hang out with family and friends, and he loved to play card games. Jim thought of the 4th of July as his and daughter Bailey’s holiday. He loved going out on Easter egg hunts and spending after-Christmas holidays with Bailey and always made it special. He liked fishing for salmon and trout with family and friends. Jim attended the Church of Christ in Shoreline, Washington, and Church of Christ in Graham, Washington.

James passed away on March 25, 2019, in Spanaway, Washington.  He was loved by his family and friends, and will be missed by many. He is now with his sister, Christine. Rest in peace and happiness!

James is survived by the love of his life, his daughter, Bailey Morris of Fife, Washington; parents, Robert and Helen Morris of Eatonville, Washington; brother, Brian Morris of Eatonville, Washington; sisters, Deborah Ingalls (Kevin) of Graham, Washington, Catherine Benitez (Jeffrey) of Orting, Washington; nine nephews and nieces, Brandon (Rachel), Daniel (Rachel Earl), Matthew Ingalls (Rebecca), Kailynn Walker (Paul), Stephen, Austin, Cody, Jennifer Morris, and Delyn Sanders; six grandnephews and grandnieces, Jackson Walker, Madison, Olivia, Paisley, Harper Ingalls, and Anna Ingalls. He was predeceased by his sister, Christine Sanders 1983-2014.

A Celebration of Life was held on April 20, 2019 at Chase Garden in Orting, Washington.