Brian Morlock

 

Brian Morlock, age 49, of rural Sykeston, ND, died Saturday, July 26, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake, following an apparent heart attack while enjoying fishing on Devils Lake.

Brian Wayne Morlock was born December 28, 1964, at Carrington, ND, the son of Vernon and Deloris (Amundson) Morlock.  He graduated from Sykeston High School in May of 1983, and then attended Wahpeton School of Science (NDSCS) for Agriculture Business.  Brian took over the family farm as the third generation in 1997.   On March 21, 2003, Brian was united in marriage to Kim Helseth at Grace Lutheran Church in Carrington.

He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping, fishing, and hunting with his dog Bridget.  Brian & Kim have a camper in the East Bay Campground, and many good days were spent at Devils Lake.  He also enjoyed playing guitar and piano.   Brian was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sykeston, and had served as Johnson Township Supervisor for 16 years.

Brian is survived by his wife Kim; 4 children Dominic Larson, West Fargo, ND, Shane  (Denise) Larson, Sumter, SC, Amber Hopewell, Valley City, ND, Trisha (Sean) Schuler, Grand Forks, ND; 6 grandchildren, Jordyn, John, Demitrius, Joselyn, Anita, Nina; his parents, Vernon & Deloris Morlock of Carrington; two brothers, Bob (Juli), Casselton, ND, Darin (Brenda), Bismarck, ND; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Simon and Mathilda Morlock and Sigurd and Lillian Amundson.

 

PRAYER SERVICE:

Tuesday at 7:30PM in Grace Lutheran Church

FUNERAL SERVICE:

Grace Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND

DATE AND TIME:

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 2:00PM

BURIAL:

Heaton (ND) Cemetery at a later date


Posted Condolences:

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Name: Mike & Pam Kratochvil

Date: 7/31/2014

Message: Morlock Family our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. We also have a camper at Eastbay and whenever we saw Brian he had a wave and a smile, he will be missed. Too young too soon!!!

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Name: Darnell &Ardell (Speldrich) Fetch

Date: 07/30/2014

Message: Kim and Family, So sorry to read of your loss, you are in our Thoughts and Prayers, and our sympathy is with you all at this time of a difficult loss

 

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Name: Susan Willyard

Date: July 30,2014

Message: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.  We have a camper at East Bay Campground. My brother had a heart attack while fishing on East Bay in Devils Lake on June 22 and passed away 2 days later. He was only 48.  Sympathies go out to you as I know how difficult this time is for you and your family.  Warren and Susan Willyard

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Name: Amy Hayes Preucil

Date: 07/29/2014

Message: My condolences to the family. I know that Jordan and John will have many fond memories of Brian. Thinking of you all at this time.

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Name: Elaine Beich

Date: July 29, 2014

Message: To the entire Morlock family:  I am so very sorry to hear of your tragic loss!  Please accept my love and sincere sympathy!  May God grant you comfort during this difficult time!

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Name: Lane and Vicki Bina

Date: 7-29-14

Message: Dear Morlock family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Hampton neighbor 2 doors down.

 

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Name: Kyle Stahl

Date: 7/29/14

Message: Vernon, Deloris, Bob & Darin:  Thinking of your families during this difficult time.  We grew up together...Ken & Brian...Darin & I..and although life took us all in different directions there will always be a bond from my point of view.  In our community made up of rural farmers we were all like family....Brian was one of my big brothers.  RIP Brian 

 

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Name: Bev Thorsgaard

Date: 7-29-2014

Message: Kim, Deloris, Vernon, and family, My sympathy to you and you family. The loss of Brain will be difficult when it is so sudden, You are in my thoughts and Prayers, God Bless you all.

Bev (Jesse)Thorsgaard

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Name: Sheila

Date: 7/29/14

Message: I'm very sorry for your loss.  Although I can't be there physically, I'll be thinking of all of you and sending prayers and love.

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Name: Diana Barta

Date: 7/29/14

Message: Darin/Brenda and the Morlock family, Our sympathies and thoughts with you and your family. Brothers have a special bond and I know you certainly had one with Brian.

Take care,

Diana & Gary Barta - Fargo

(former coworker of Darin's from Lisbon)

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Name: Lori Johnson(Lanny Aaker)

Date: 7/29/14

Message: Dear Morlock Family,  We are deeply saddened by your loss..we too have a "home" at East Bay.May our good lord bless all of you and grant you peace.

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Name: Lynn, Barb, & Sarah Hopewell

Date: 07-28-14

Message: Our thoughts & prayers are with & for your family. It is always difficult to say goodbye to a loved one, but especially so when it comes so unexpectedly. Our hearts go out to you all. May God carry you through this life valley & give you His comfort, love, hope, & peace. God bless & keep you today & always.

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Name: Arlene Murray

Date: 7-28-2014

Message: Vernon, Deloris, and Family

Remembering you in our prayers.

'Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.' Matthew 5:4 NIV Ken & Arlene(Morlock) Murray

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Name: Delilah & Don Guthmiller

Date: 7/28/2014

Message: So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one,you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Name: Lyle Hopewell

Date: 7-27-2014

Message: Kim, Dominic, Shane, Amber, Trish, Morlock family.

Peace be with you.