David Lynn Morrison

David Lynn Morrison

July 29, 1943 – September 5, 2018

David Lynn Morrison, 75, of Hurricane and Teasdale died in the crash of his private plane, September 5, near Jean, Nevada. Dave was born July 29, 1943 in Brigham City, to Rodney William and Vernell Petersen Morrison. He was raised on the family dairy farm in Tremonton and graduated from Bear River High School in 1961. He attended Utah State University and graduated from Weltech College in 1963. He married his best friend and sweet heart Eloise Shuman, November 29, 1963.

Dave began his career in electronics at Douglas Aircraft Company in Santa Monica, Calif. In 1967, he took a position with Western Telematic, Inc (WTI), in product research and development.

In 1975, he became corporate president, a position he held until retirement in 2008. Dave successfully turned WTI into a global leader of remote network management.

Dave and Eloise raised their family in Fountain Valley and Laguna Hills, Calif. where he also served in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints & The Boy Scouts of America. After retiring, he served as President of the Board of Directors for the Sky Ranch Airpark Community in Hurricane, then began farming in Teasdale. He and Eloise served as ordinance workers in the St. George Temple. He loved playing his guitar with friends, fishing, farming, flying, fixing things and being with his family.

Dave is survived by his wife Eloise and 5 children, Daniel (LesLey Davis) Morrison, Mission Viejo, Calif., Daren (April Stewart) Morrison, Loa, Utah, Deina (Jim) Wakeham, Darci Morrison, and Dustin (Kelly Lynn Roberts) Morrison, all of Huntington Beach, Calif., and 21 grandchildren. Three brothers also survive, Don Morrison, of Fir Crest, Washington, Richard, Salt Lake City and Douglas, of Puyallup, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial Services will be held September 22, in Hurricane at 658 W. 1500 S. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am, with services at 11:00 and luncheon to follow. Burial will be in the Teasdale Cemetery in Wayne County. Arrangements are under the direction of Eckersell Funeral Home of Rigby, Idaho, assisted by Metcalf Mortuary in St. George.