Morris Iler

Francis

Morris Iler Francis, 83, of Greeley, Colorado, formerly of Eaton, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

He was born on April 22, 1943, in Greeley to Charles William and Hazel Viola (Morris) Francis. Morris attended Greeley schools, graduating from Greeley High School in 1961. He then attended the National School of Meat Cutting, receiving his certificate in 1965.

Over the years, Morris worked multiple jobs, giving his best to each one. He first took a job at Swift & Co Meat Packing Plant in Grand Island, Nebraska. Later, after moving to Eaton, he worked as a Service Manager for Ted Nieters Lincoln-Mercury dealership in Greeley. Most recently, he worked for Meadow Gold Dairy in Greeley, retiring after 26 dedicated years. Wherever he was, Morris always took pride in his work.

Morris married Kay E. Pappenheim on May 2, 2009, in Eaton, Colorado. Their union joined two families as one. Morris was a longtime resident of Eaton. He had been a proud member of the Evangelical Free Church of Eaton for over 50 years. In November of 2014, he and Kay moved to Greeley, where he remained until his passing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hazel Francis; siblings, Charlene, Jimmy, Bessie Mae, Betty Jean, and Linda; and his first wife, Bonnie (Whitaker) Francis.

Morris is survived by his wife, Kay Francis of Greeley; his sons, Gregory Francis of South Bend, IN, and Mark Pappenheim of Rawlins, WY; his daughters, Amelia Erdogan of Windsor, CO, and Katheryn Francis-Rotella of Anna, TX; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and many beloved extended family members and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Evangelical Free Church of Eaton, 1325 3rd Street, Eaton, CO.