Twin brother to Jake Morris.

Hilda later married Sam Morris on June 10, 1952. Their respective ranches were sold. Together, they moved to a small farm north of Big Timber where they spent their 35 years together. They traveled for a few years, but then settled down to doing what Hilda loved best, animals: goats, sheep, chickens of all kinds, peacocks, geese, ducks, etc. Hilda also loved to raise flowers and vegetables, which she shared with friends and strangers alike.

After Sam died on April 14, 1987, Hilda moved to Rosebud in December of 1990 to be near her daughter. She later moved to the Rosebud Health Care Center Nursing Home, where she spent the last nine years of her life.

Sam and Hilda were members of the Big Timber Church of God, the Springdale Historic Society and the Rock Club.

Big Timber Pioneer, April 15, 1987
Sam Morris, age 93, died Sunday in Sweet Grass Community Hospital. He was born February 20, 1894, on the family ranch on Swamp Creek in Sweet Grass County, a son of John B. and Dora Gage Morris. He went to school on Swamp Creek. He had voted in every presidential election since 1916. He served with the U. S. Army during World War I from 1917-1919. He ranched with his brother Jake Morris until his marriage. On June 10, 1952, he was married to Hilda Buchli in the Congregational Church in Big Timber and they resided on Big Timber Creek.
He was a charter member of Sweet Grass American Legion Post #19, a member of the Springdale Historical Society, the Big Timber Lutheran Church, and the Yellowstone Gem and Mineral Society. He enjoyed woodworking and rock hunting. Sam had lived in three counties without ever moving. They were Gallatin, Park and Sweet Grass County.
He is survived by his wife, Hilda Morris of Big Timber; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 9 brothers and 4 sisters.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Lowry Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
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