He was born in Drenthe, a graduate of Holland Christian High School, and married Glenda Bouwer in 1960. He retired from Haworth, Inc. following 46 years of employment. He was a member of Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church where he served on the council as clerk, elder, and deacon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Marie Gort, and sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Arnold Blauwkamp, and in-laws Geraldine and Harold Martinie.
Morrie is survived by his wife of 62 years, Glenda; children; Kendall and Michele Gort, Michael and Cynthia Gort, Lisa, and Matt McMann, and Tricia and Kevin Kiepert; 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol and Vern Edewaard, Kristi and Tim Rigterink; in-laws, Julian and Carolyn Bouwer, Rosalyn and Julian Smit; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 12 noon Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 259 Central Ave. Holland with Rev. Chad Steenwyk officiating. (Livestream available at https://www.youtube.com/@centralavenuechristianrefo9476/streams) Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland. Memorial contributions may be given to Central Ave CRC Memorial Fund and Holland Christian Schools. www.langelandsterenberg.com.
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