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GUINIVERE T.E. (WEST) MERRITT
July 10, 1919 ~ July 24, 2016
"She was always a high energy person
who loved staying active."
Guinivere T.E. Merritt, a long-time resident of Vancouver, WA, died peacefully at her home on Sun., July 24, 2016, at the age of 97. In the last years of her life, she slowed down a bit, but she still enjoyed visits from her family and friends. She was born on July 10, 1919 in Oregon City, OR to Taylor and Marie West.
At the age of 19, Guinivere married Everett L. Merritt. Together, they founded Merritt Equipment Company in 1951, focused on manufacturing high quality transportation equipment. Guinivere was instrumental in helping to grow the company from a small automotive and welding shop into an industry leader.
She was an avid traveler and spent many years active with the American Business Women's Association (ABWA).
Guinivere is survived by her son, Everett T. (Sharon) Merritt; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, Everett L. Merritt; and her son, C. Lee Merritt.
Services will be held at 10a.m. this Sat., July 30th, at First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, WA. She had made arrangements to be laid to rest beside Everett L. and C. Lee Merritt at the Finley Sunset Hills Mortuary in Portland, OR, which will take place at a later time.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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I miss Aunt Sis already. I will always remember her kindness and her straight up advice. I am so blessed to have such sweet memories: The candy cane wrapped in a $2 bill she would give me each Christmas Eve. Playing at the farm, riding butterscotch and the pink mints she would leave in all her pretty glass dishes. The games and toys she always kept in the cupboards for us to play with. Riding motorcycles. She was there to offer support when I graduated high school. The sweet advice she gave me on my Wedding day. The snuggles she shared with my babies when we would visit and the precious lunch and dinner dates to Sweet Tomatoes. She always saved the coupons. My life is so much richer having known this sweet woman. She is one of the few to walk with me on my journey through life. We shared so many moments. She encouraged me with her endurance to live life to the fullest even through hard times. I will love her forever!
Minden Buckingham
August 1, 2016
My dearest Aunty, I shall miss your laughter, your gracious spirit, and your beautiful smile. Most of all I will miss your unconditional love and kindness until we meet again. Love you always into forever.
Rebekah Fox
July 31, 2016
Please accept our condolence for your loss. From the Straights and Goodpasters, the family of Maerae (Meritt) Goodpaster
Kristi Straight
July 30, 2016
Hello--
I have lived here at Madrona Lane for more than nine years. Guinn has been the matriarch of our lovely community, and I will miss her greatly. For most of the nine years, Guinn was the secretary of the HOA. She steadfastly kept the minutes and often hosted the meetings.She was amazingly detail-oriented and a stickler for doing what was right.
I will miss her, and am so sorry I can not attend the service as I teach all day at City University this Saturday. I will be thinking of you all and sending my heartfelt condolences.
Guinn was one of a kind. I am sorry for your loss.
Warmly
Sam Gilroy-Hicks (#4)
Samara Gilroy-Hicks
July 27, 2016
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