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MERLE KINGHAM Obituary

KINGHAM, MERLE Merle Kingham passed away October 21, 2010 at home after a long battle with diabetes and heart surgery complications. Merle was born on July 30, 1940 in Lamesa, TX. He grew up in Long Beach, CA and was a U.S. Army veteran. He started his own business in 1979. He was a member of the Scottsdale Mounted Posse doing search & rescue volunteer work and the Verde Vaqueros. He loved the ocean & sailing and riding trails on his horse with his friends. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Deborah Kingham; a son, Steven Kingham; two daughters, Ashley Martin and Briana Kingham; and two grandchildren, Trinity and Ayden.

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Published by Press-Telegram on Oct. 26, 2010.

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Ashley Kingham martin

March 1, 2018

There will never be another man like my father. He was an amazing leader, businessman and dad. I miss him every day even still.

Kathleen 'aka' Cay Costello

November 18, 2010

Merle and I go back to when we grew up in Long Beach, CA.We graduated from Poly High, class of '58. When Merle was pledging Delphi, he had to come to my house and propose to me in front of his frat brothers; he reminded me of this many years later. Merle and my brother, Don, were at Fort Ord together in the '60s and through that connection, Merle and I reconnected. We were both involved in LA/LB harbor activities. Merle was a good person and I'm glad that he was a part of my life. Debbie, he was liked by many. Kathleen

Sonya Olliver

October 26, 2010

I am in shock to hear the passing of
Merle he was the brother I never had. My thoughts and prays go out to Debbie, Steve, Ron and the girls he will surely
be missed

Robin Ritz

October 26, 2010

All my best wishes to Merle's family and friends. I know his presence will be missed. May you be comforted by lingering memories and whatever jokes of his that you can remember. ~ with Love, Robin Ritz

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