1921-2009
2nd great-grandson of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn
Great-grandson of Jean Paul Cardon and Susannah Goudin
Grandson of Martha Mary Cardon and Marriner Wood Merrill Jr.
Son of Marriner Oran Merrill and Flossie Mildred Webb
LOGAN, Utah – Maurice Webb Merrill, 87, passed away with his children at his side on May 3, 2009, in Logan. He was born May 15, 1921, in Preston, Idaho, to Marriner Oran and Flossie Webb Merrill. Upon graduating from high school he moved to Moscow, Idaho, to attend the University of Idaho. He later decided to join the Army and was stationed in Miami, Fla., until he received a medical discharge. He then moved to Washington, D.C., to be close to his sister and was introduced to the love of his life and soon-to-be bride, Clara Jean Beets. They were married on Sept. 29, 1945. They moved to Chicago, Ill., so he could attend optometry school. After graduating, they made their final move to Logan, Utah, where he set up his practice. He was loved by his patients and continued to receive wonderful comments of his great service long after his retirement. He loved talking with people. He refused to put up a fence in his backyard because he would enjoy sitting outside greeting people as they were playing golf.
Maurice and Jean had three children: Patricia (James) Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah, Roger (Debbie) Merrill of Pollock Pines, Calif., and Vickie (Jay) Kresie of Providence, Utah. They also have nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
His bride passed away in August 2000, and he was so very anxious to see her again. Now they are together again. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Kelton Merrill; and by a sister, Maxine McNutt.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, in the Logan City Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Lundstrom Park 3rd Ward LDS Church, 1260 N. 1600 East, Logan.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CAPSA by calling 435-752-4493. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.
Published in Logan Herald Journal from May 4 to May 17, 2009