Norma Morris

Norma Bell Morris, 84, a lifetime native of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on October 2, 2012, in the comfort of her own home. Norma grew up on her family's ranch, The Polo Ranch, in Cheyenne. Norma graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Business Education. During her time at the university, she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, she served as Cheyenne's Miss Frontier, and she also served as the Gator Bowl Queen during Wyoming's 1950 victory. Norma met John Morris at the university and the two wed in 1952. After John's military service, they purchased the Polo Ranch from the Bell family, and they resided on the ranch up until the last few years when they moved into town because of Norma's struggle with Alzheimer's. John and Norma maintain a home on the ranch, and Norma found peace going out to the ranch up until the very end. Her love for her family, ranching and the outdoors were the center of her life. Norma was a true pioneer who had a love for all animals, including Thoroughbred horses which were one of The Polo Ranch's entities. Norma's passion for ranching and agriculture was exemplified through her commitment to the local and state community. She was member of the Wheels Organization, the Cheyenne Old West Museum, the Wyoming and the National Cattle Association, the American Jockey Club, and a member of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame. Norma and John also had a love for art and annually hosted the artist party for the Western Art Show. Norma is survived by her husband of sixty years, John Morris; and her three daughters, Betsy Bell Graham of Cheyenne , Karen Morris Gowdy and Curt Gowdy, Jr. of New Canaan, Connecticut, and Marcy Morris Habbe and Dr. Tom Habbe of Rapid City, South Dakota. Norma is also survived by twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Schrader Funeral Home. A Vigil for the Deceased will follow at 7:00 p.m. at the Schrader Chapel. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, October 5th at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral with a private family interment to follow at Olivet Cemetery. Those who wish to make a contribution may do so to the Alzheimer's Research and the Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Schrader Funeral Home, Cheyenne.

Service

Friday, October 5, 2012 2:30pm

St. Mary's Cathedral

2101 Central Ave.

CHEYENNE, WY

Vigil for the Deceased Thursday, October 4, 2012 Schrader Chapel 7:00 p.m.

Visitation

Thursday, October 4, 2012 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Schrader Funeral Home

2323 Carey Avenue

CHEYENNE, WY 82001

Interment

Olivet Cemetery

Pershing Blvd.

CHEYENNE, WY 82001

Reception

Little America

2800 W. Lincolnway

CHEYENNE, WY