Randall K. Morris, 65 of Spearfish, SD was born on October 11, 1949 in Minot, ND. He passed away on November 08, 2014 in Mesa, AZ.
Randy graduated from NDSU in 1971. Upon graduation, Randy worked for the Northwest Area Schools in Lemmon, SD for one year. Randy married Phyllis (Hoffert) Morris in 1972. To this union two children were born, Tobin and Tarrah.
From Lemmon, Randy worked in the Department of Education as a consultant & later as the Assistant Director of Special Education for the State of South Dakota.
In 1980, Randy was hired to begin the first educational cooperative in western South Dakota, thus Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) evolved. Under Randy's leadership and with his unique vision, BHSSC grew from 9 to 550 employees. BHSSC became a multi service organization addressing unmet needs of individuals, schools and communities throughout South Dakota. Randy through BHSSC, provided cutting edge, integrated programs for individuals with the most severe disabilities. Randy was an innovator in workforce development providing education, vocational training and employment services.
In 1985, Randy established Technology and Innovation in Education to assist schools and educators improve education through the integration of technology resources. Randy understood the connection between education and the economy. His efforts in economic development secured revolving loan funds and Small Business Administration loans to support new and growing businesses in western South Dakota. Housing projects further supported economic development efforts and affordable home ownership.
In 2001, Randy was appointed by former Governor Janklow to the Board of Regents. He was later reappointed to this board by Governor Rounds and current Governor Daugaard.
A Celebration of Life to thank Randy will be held on Saturday, November 22, at the Spearfish Park Pavilion between the hours of 2:00 to 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials to West River Foundation.
A portion of this obit was provided by:
Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels November 14 2014
on their website
He is the retired Executive Director of the Black Hills Special Services Cooperative.
Lung cancer took the life of Randy Morris on Saturday night. Morris, of Spearfish, was the retired long-time director for Black Hills Special Services Cooperative. Since July 2001, he had served on the state Board of Regents, whose members oversee South Dakota's public universities and two special schools. Then-Gov. Bill Janklow appointed Morris to the board to succeed Dan Cronin of Gettysburg, who had died of cancer. Gov. Dennis Daugaard will appoint a successor to fill the final two years of Morris' term. Morris learned of his cancer only in the past few months. The illness was at an advanced stage. He went to Phoenix for attempts at treatment. Word spread in October that he was sick, when he wasn't able to attend the regents' business meeting at Northern State University in Aberdeen. He was an advocate for Black Hills State University in Spearfish and for holding down tuition and fees for students. Funeral arrangements haven't been announced.
Published in Pierre Pure Politics South Dakota Government Blog by Bob Mercer on my 605 dot com November 11, 2014
Randy graduated from NDSU in 1971. Upon graduation, Randy worked for the Northwest Area Schools in Lemmon, SD for one year. Randy married Phyllis (Hoffert) Morris in 1972. To this union two children were born, Tobin and Tarrah.
From Lemmon, Randy worked in the Department of Education as a consultant & later as the Assistant Director of Special Education for the State of South Dakota.
In 1980, Randy was hired to begin the first educational cooperative in western South Dakota, thus Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) evolved. Under Randy's leadership and with his unique vision, BHSSC grew from 9 to 550 employees. BHSSC became a multi service organization addressing unmet needs of individuals, schools and communities throughout South Dakota. Randy through BHSSC, provided cutting edge, integrated programs for individuals with the most severe disabilities. Randy was an innovator in workforce development providing education, vocational training and employment services.
In 1985, Randy established Technology and Innovation in Education to assist schools and educators improve education through the integration of technology resources. Randy understood the connection between education and the economy. His efforts in economic development secured revolving loan funds and Small Business Administration loans to support new and growing businesses in western South Dakota. Housing projects further supported economic development efforts and affordable home ownership.
In 2001, Randy was appointed by former Governor Janklow to the Board of Regents. He was later reappointed to this board by Governor Rounds and current Governor Daugaard.
A Celebration of Life to thank Randy will be held on Saturday, November 22, at the Spearfish Park Pavilion between the hours of 2:00 to 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials to West River Foundation.
A portion of this obit was provided by:
Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels November 14 2014
on their website
He is the retired Executive Director of the Black Hills Special Services Cooperative.
Lung cancer took the life of Randy Morris on Saturday night. Morris, of Spearfish, was the retired long-time director for Black Hills Special Services Cooperative. Since July 2001, he had served on the state Board of Regents, whose members oversee South Dakota's public universities and two special schools. Then-Gov. Bill Janklow appointed Morris to the board to succeed Dan Cronin of Gettysburg, who had died of cancer. Gov. Dennis Daugaard will appoint a successor to fill the final two years of Morris' term. Morris learned of his cancer only in the past few months. The illness was at an advanced stage. He went to Phoenix for attempts at treatment. Word spread in October that he was sick, when he wasn't able to attend the regents' business meeting at Northern State University in Aberdeen. He was an advocate for Black Hills State University in Spearfish and for holding down tuition and fees for students. Funeral arrangements haven't been announced.
Published in Pierre Pure Politics South Dakota Government Blog by Bob Mercer on my 605 dot com November 11, 2014
Randall K. Morris, 65 of Spearfish, SD was born on October 11, 1949 in Minot, ND. He passed away on November 08, 2014 in Mesa, AZ.
Randy graduated from NDSU in 1971. Upon graduation, Randy worked for the Northwest Area Schools in Lemmon, SD for one year. Randy married Phyllis (Hoffert) Morris in 1972. To this union two children were born, Tobin and Tarrah.
From Lemmon, Randy worked in the Department of Education as a consultant & later as the Assistant Director of Special Education for the State of South Dakota.
In 1980, Randy was hired to begin the first educational cooperative in western South Dakota, thus Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) evolved. Under Randy's leadership and with his unique vision, BHSSC grew from 9 to 550 employees. BHSSC became a multi service organization addressing unmet needs of individuals, schools and communities throughout South Dakota. Randy through BHSSC, provided cutting edge, integrated programs for individuals with the most severe disabilities. Randy was an innovator in workforce development providing education, vocational training and employment services.
In 1985, Randy established Technology and Innovation in Education to assist schools and educators improve education through the integration of technology resources. Randy understood the connection between education and the economy. His efforts in economic development secured revolving loan funds and Small Business Administration loans to support new and growing businesses in western South Dakota. Housing projects further supported economic development efforts and affordable home ownership.
In 2001, Randy was appointed by former Governor Janklow to the Board of Regents. He was later reappointed to this board by Governor Rounds and current Governor Daugaard.
A Celebration of Life to thank Randy will be held on Saturday, November 22, at the Spearfish Park Pavilion between the hours of 2:00 to 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials to West River Foundation.
A portion of this obit was provided by:
Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels November 14 2014
on their website
He is the retired Executive Director of the Black Hills Special Services Cooperative.
Lung cancer took the life of Randy Morris on Saturday night. Morris, of Spearfish, was the retired long-time director for Black Hills Special Services Cooperative. Since July 2001, he had served on the state Board of Regents, whose members oversee South Dakota's public universities and two special schools. Then-Gov. Bill Janklow appointed Morris to the board to succeed Dan Cronin of Gettysburg, who had died of cancer. Gov. Dennis Daugaard will appoint a successor to fill the final two years of Morris' term. Morris learned of his cancer only in the past few months. The illness was at an advanced stage. He went to Phoenix for attempts at treatment. Word spread in October that he was sick, when he wasn't able to attend the regents' business meeting at Northern State University in Aberdeen. He was an advocate for Black Hills State University in Spearfish and for holding down tuition and fees for students. Funeral arrangements haven't been announced.
Published in Pierre Pure Politics South Dakota Government Blog by Bob Mercer on my 605 dot com November 11, 2014
Randy graduated from NDSU in 1971. Upon graduation, Randy worked for the Northwest Area Schools in Lemmon, SD for one year. Randy married Phyllis (Hoffert) Morris in 1972. To this union two children were born, Tobin and Tarrah.
From Lemmon, Randy worked in the Department of Education as a consultant & later as the Assistant Director of Special Education for the State of South Dakota.
In 1980, Randy was hired to begin the first educational cooperative in western South Dakota, thus Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) evolved. Under Randy's leadership and with his unique vision, BHSSC grew from 9 to 550 employees. BHSSC became a multi service organization addressing unmet needs of individuals, schools and communities throughout South Dakota. Randy through BHSSC, provided cutting edge, integrated programs for individuals with the most severe disabilities. Randy was an innovator in workforce development providing education, vocational training and employment services.
In 1985, Randy established Technology and Innovation in Education to assist schools and educators improve education through the integration of technology resources. Randy understood the connection between education and the economy. His efforts in economic development secured revolving loan funds and Small Business Administration loans to support new and growing businesses in western South Dakota. Housing projects further supported economic development efforts and affordable home ownership.
In 2001, Randy was appointed by former Governor Janklow to the Board of Regents. He was later reappointed to this board by Governor Rounds and current Governor Daugaard.
A Celebration of Life to thank Randy will be held on Saturday, November 22, at the Spearfish Park Pavilion between the hours of 2:00 to 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials to West River Foundation.
A portion of this obit was provided by:
Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels November 14 2014
on their website
He is the retired Executive Director of the Black Hills Special Services Cooperative.
Lung cancer took the life of Randy Morris on Saturday night. Morris, of Spearfish, was the retired long-time director for Black Hills Special Services Cooperative. Since July 2001, he had served on the state Board of Regents, whose members oversee South Dakota's public universities and two special schools. Then-Gov. Bill Janklow appointed Morris to the board to succeed Dan Cronin of Gettysburg, who had died of cancer. Gov. Dennis Daugaard will appoint a successor to fill the final two years of Morris' term. Morris learned of his cancer only in the past few months. The illness was at an advanced stage. He went to Phoenix for attempts at treatment. Word spread in October that he was sick, when he wasn't able to attend the regents' business meeting at Northern State University in Aberdeen. He was an advocate for Black Hills State University in Spearfish and for holding down tuition and fees for students. Funeral arrangements haven't been announced.
Published in Pierre Pure Politics South Dakota Government Blog by Bob Mercer on my 605 dot com November 11, 2014
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