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Myron J. “Pinky” Morrison, was born on June 24, 1931 in Grafton, North Dakota to parents Glenn and Marie Morrison and passed away on January 7, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Azeline (Jim) Martin; and brother Earl (Margaret) Morrison.

Pinky is survived by his daughter Cindy Krause; nephews Dennis (Pat) Morrison, Mike (Christi) Morrison and Bill Morrison; nieces Beth Olson, Donna (Terrance) Johnson, and Patty (Marty) Anderson; many great nieces and nephews; and longtime friend Sharlene McChesney.

Pinky worked in implement business with his father Glenn during his school years.  He also disc farmed and had a filling station in Cavalier, North Dakota.  He served in the Army during the Korean War.  He worked at Hazelden as a cook and then purchased the Atom Inn in Lindstrom, Minnesota in which he outgrew and later purchased the Old Brick Inn and renamed Swedish Inn.  He also started a restaurant in Rush City, Minnesota and St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin and built a mall in Center City, Minnesota which included the Swedish Village Restaurant that he owned.  Thanks to all the friends and patrons throughout the years.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom, Minnesota with visitation from 4-7 p.m. prior to the service.  A private interment will be held at a later date.  Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com

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