Meridee Dick Obituary

Meridee Frances M. Dick VIRGINIA BEACH - On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, Meridee Frances Morrison Dick was surrounded by family and friends as God brought her home to Him. Meri, the daughter of Frances Hills Gillan and Richard Allen Morrison, was born Feb. 5, 1961, in Wellsville, N.Y. Meri attended high school in Salisbury, Md., and moved to Virginia Beach shortly after graduation. She spent the majority of her adult life in the restaurant business. One of her proudest moments was the opening of her own restaurant, Ballyhoos, in Norfolk. Meri was a warm, sharing, compassionate, vibrant, independent and determined individual. She was creative and loved to serve as the party planner for all her family and friends. Meri easily made friends everywhere she went. She had friends for every stage of her life which she maintained throughout her life. Family was dear to Meri and she was proud of all of them. She was especially proud of her father's and two brother's association with the fire department. She made a major contribution to the Virginia Beach Firefighter's Memorial. Meri was predeceased by her brother, Jim Kellogg, and her uncle, Jim Morrison. She is survived by her husband, Randy; parents, Fran and Lee Gillan, Dick and Sandy Morrison; sister, Sue Kellogg Wells (Robert); brothers, Rodney Kellogg (Brenda), Rik Kellogg, and Matt Morrison (Jen); nieces and nephews, Christen, Kody, Justin, Whitney, Mitchell, Gary, Michael, Joshua, Erin, Emily, Jimi and Jason; numerous great-nieces and -nephews; and her very special friends, Kelly, Dawn, Sybil and Donna. She is also survived by her "children," golden retrievers Sophie Marie and Sammy George. One of Meri's greatest joys was taking Sophie and Sammy to run on the beach at 64th Street. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. at Virginia Beach Christian Church, 2225 Rose Hall Drive, Virginia Beach, with a reception following at the home of her father, Dick Morrison. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the food pantry at Virginia Beach Christian Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 23, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Meridee Dick

5 Entries

Phil Weast

September 24, 2009

To The Family:
Once in awhile you have the great pleasure of meeting those very few people that bring so much joy and changes to your life. Over the last decade Meri was directly responsible for the happiest times I have ever experienced. I would not have such wonderful friends to spend my life with if not for having been a part of Meri's life. The love and joy she has brought into my life through her family and friends will be with me forever. I will miss talking to her but I will sure love talking about her.

Patty Lynch

September 23, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Donna OReilly

September 23, 2009

To all the family ,Our family the osbornes send all our love and prays. Meri will always be in our hearts, she was a blessing to all of us . We all have wonderful mermories. Please knowing we are all thinking of your family . Some of us will be joining you on thursday.Please let us know of there is anything we can do.

Diane Bledsoe

September 23, 2009

To the Kellogg and Morrison families
from your NY family. We are so sorry
about Meri. It is hard to lose someone
you love. Knowing she will not be suffering and now in Gods hands will get you through these hard days ahead.
Know that we are thinking and praying
for you. Love, Diane

Ann Adkins Laughinghouse

September 23, 2009

Thinking of the family at this time. Cherish the Memories. I will remember Meri and all the kids playing in Sherwood.Those were the good times.
Ann Adkins Laughinghouse

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