This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Merrill, Weaver, Stevens Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2338/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 06/11/08 William Douglas Merrill, beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away June 6, 2008 at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by loved ones. Born April 27, 1913, in Richmond, Utah. Married Regina Weaver December 23 1937 in the S.L. Temple. She died 1979. Married Dorothy Stevens, December 20, 1980 in the S.L. Temple. Survived by wife, Dorothy Merrill and children: Nedra (Dennis) Layne, Minn.; Carolyn (Eric) Shumway, Tonga; Ralph G. (Billie Jo), Bountiful; Rex W. (Ann), Sandy; Cindy (Mark) Henderson, Kaysville. Brothers: Jed, Clifford, Richard, Israel, Lloyd, Parry, Calvin and sister Pauline M.R. Hill; 29 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Regina Weaver; son, Lee D. Merrill; parents Ralph D and Lucile Stoddard Merrill; sister, Dona Lue Harris and brothers, Owen, Windsor, and Aquilla. He taught music and math at Roosevelt Jr. High. Received Purple Heart as U.S. Naval Officer, World War II. Served 75 years in Scouting (Silver Beaver Awa! rd). Volunteer docent LDS Museum of History and Art, 20 years. Active in church callings including Bishop. Mission to Vermont, 1981. Active in civic affairs, caucus leader and delegate. Chairman of local and state music organizations. Sang in summer opera and Swanee Male Chorus. Manager, Wasatch Manor. Interests: fishing, hunting, nature, photography, world events. Funeral Saturday June 14, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at 21st North Ward, 2nd Ave. and K Street, SLC. Viewing 6-8 p.m. Friday at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple SLC and 9:30 -10:30 a.m. prior to service. Interment: Whitney Idaho cemetery. Thanks to Eli and Carlos and Care Givers Support Hospice for their kind and loving care. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Boy Scouts of America or Church Perpetual Education Fund. Online condolences www.larkincares.com Published in the Deseret News on 6/11/2008. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.