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Dennis Morrow Carried Away on Angels' Wings Up to Heavens Shore, Dennis Morrow peacefully passed away on January 27 at the age of 67 after his battle with leukemia. Surrounded by his wife, his children and their spouses, sister-in-law and 2 dear friends, we sang him into heaven with the songs he loved.
Dennis was born November 19, 1932 in Kandahar, Saskatchewan to Harry and Gladys Morrow. Dennis will be greatly missed by his wife Ruth, his children Eric (Cheryl), Ken (Kim), Shelley Peattie (Ken), Darcy (Sharon) and Heather Hiebert (Glen), and 11 grandchildren, all from Winnipeg and area and his brother Greg (Janet) from Raymore, Saskatchewan, as well as nieces and nephews. Dennis was predeceased by his infant twins (son & daughter), his parents and brothers, Sidney and Bill and sister, Elaine Bolt and nephew Curtis Morrow.
Before Dennis started his career as an auctioneer, he had many other occupations that included salesman, store owner, working at the saw mills in B.C. and mechanic. His full time auction career began in 1967 when he moved to Regina to sell cattle. In 1971, along with a partner he formed his business, Mordyck Auctions Ltd. His dream of having an auction yard was realized in 1981 with the purchase of land near Ile des Chenes where the business is presently located. His two oldest sons joined him as partners and will continue to operate it. Dennis had a way to make people feel special. Many of his customers left with purchases they may not have needed, but they made a new friend. Dennis was pleased to have all his children work with him in various aspects of the business. He was proud as his grandchildren started working with him. He showed all of us how to work and have fun at the same time. Dennis made many friends during the years that he sold vehicles for MPIC, as well as fundraising dinners for Ducks Unlimited. He was a successful businessman with a humble heart.
At the age of 38, Dennis and Ruth made the important decision of choosing to follow Christ. His life was a genuine example of the love of Jesus. He loved all and wanted to serve in any way he could. His great love of music was the tool with which he and his family reached out at the Salvation Army, Union Gospel Mission, at the Morris Stampede and other places too numerous to mention. His greatest joy was the family singing with him. He was always ready with an encouraging word, a hug, and a prayer for everyone he came in contact with. Dennis could relate to the youngest child and to the senior in a nursing home with a love that was genuine. He was a great encourager and lifted everyone's spirits.
Dennis was very proud of his wife Ruth. They were married on May 27, 1954 and had 46 years together. He would often comment on "my beautiful blond" and "don't you think she's the most beautiful woman you ever saw". Dennis loved to spend time at the lake playing his instruments, teaching the grandchildren to play, and singing with them. He was young at heart and was determined that water skiing would prove it to us, which he did every summer.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Duane Froese, Glen Hiebert and Rita Morrow for their love and care and prayers, and to the doctors and nurses at Hospital Santa Monica and in Winnipeg.
Auctioneer leaves golden legacy
Ducks Unlimited bid farewell to a longtime friend with the passing of auctioneer Dennis Morrow earlier this year. He was struck down by leukemia at age 67.
During his 20-year association with DU, Morrow donated his time and talents as an auctioneer, selling more than $1 million in merchandise at fund-raising dinners throughout southern Manitoba.
Morrow passed away before he could receive his Golden Teal Award for $100,000 in donated services to DU, said Ron Cockerill, membership services representative at Oak Hammock Marsh.
The award will be presented to Morrow's family in recognition of his achievement.
"He really believed in our cause that DU is helping the environment and doing good work," said Cockerill, a longtime friend. "I could phone him up anytime and he would do an auction. He would say: 'For the ducks, yeah, I'll be there.' He was our kind of guy."
Cockerill remembers Morrow as a lively and funny auctioneer who always introduced his wife Ruth, as "my beautiful blonde" at every DU dinner.
Morrow began his auctioneer career in 1967 selling cattle in Regina. In 1971, he founded Mordyck Auctions Ltd. with his partner, Abe Dyck. His dream of an auction yard became a reality in 1981 with the purchase of property in Ile des Chenes, Man.
Mordyck Auctions Ltd. is a true family business managed by Morrow's eldest son Eric. Carrying on his legacy are auctioneer sons Darcy and Ken who also volunteer at DU auctions. He is also survived by wife Ruth and daughters Heather and Shelley.
