Lake County, California
1919-2009
Was born August 9, 1919 in Upper Lake, CA and died on March 25, 2009 in Lake County. He was 89 years of age. Mr. Vann's parents were Grover Harrison "Harry" Vann, and Agnes Wheeler Vann. Both parents were from pioneer families who arrived in Lake and Mendocino Counties in the 1800's. Mr. Vann...
Read MoreDear Ginny, Simon, Chloe, Gabe and the Family of Merrill Wilson Vann,
We extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences.
With love,
Mindy, Eliot, Shira, Arielle and Zachary
Friedman Family
April 15, 2009 | Erwinna, PA
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April 04, 2009
In fond memories of Merrill, my thoughts go out to his family. I remember him from the time I was a small child as my father and Merrill were good friends. Ada was my grandmothers sister, and I rode horse back many times with Merrill and my father. He used to bring me all kinds of critters when he was trapping and I bottle fed them until they could go on their own. He was one of a kind and will be missed.
Deanna Polk-Schrang
April 01, 2009 | Neenah, WI
He was my Papa, what greater memory could I ever have asked for?! Among my favorites, were the hours my siblings and I would spend picking walnuts from his yard. We would come back to Nevada with bags full, ready to crack open and add to every desert.
Katy Page
April 01, 2009 | Gardnerville, NV
Rest in Peace Merrill, you were one of a kind. May it bring comfort to the family that Merrill lived life on his terms, exactly the way he wanted.
Denise Johnson
April 01, 2009 | Nice, CA
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Merrill's family. Our family loved Merrill and through his morals, values and stories of their "Papa" he helped form our sons into what they are today. The boys loved coming home from rodeos to share their stories with him, he was always there to support and encourage them.
Merrill will be forever in our thoughts.
Joe, Missy, Jimm & Joey
The Hill Family
April 01, 2009 | Upper Lake, CA
