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PATRICIA MERRIMAN Obituary

PATRICIA ANNE (OPPERMAN) MERRIMAN. Pat has died and left us on Monday, December 28, 2009. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 12, 1929, daughter of Eugene and Anne Opperman. She is pre-deceased by her parents, plus brothers Tom, Jim, and her sister Evelyn. She is survived by her sister Barbara and brothers Doug, Dick and Hilary.Pat was an accomplished athlete, tri-athlete, swimmer, diver, cheer-leader, and jitterbug dancer. She entered and won many competitions including five gold medals in Senior Olympics Aerobic dance. She also won the gold in Race-Walking at the National Finals. Then later in life, Pat became a devoted excellent tennis player. And a good sport.Pat leaves her husband Paul of 58 years, and their seven children: Patience Hanna and husband Mark, Jane Wilson and husband David, Paula Travis and husband Bruce, Laura Merriman, Carol Lester and husband Terry, Paul Merriman, Jr. and wife Anne, Glen Merriman and wife Sheri. Pat also leaves her eight grandchildren: Colin and Chris Fahey, Sarah, Mary, Natalie and Teresa Lester, and Michelle and Jennifer Merriman, plus extended family of grandchildren Rhett and Heidi Travis, Sean and Erin Wilson and three great-grandchildren.Pat was a truly loving and loved wife, mother, grandma and role model. And ALWAYS a lady.Visitation will be at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Freeway on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at St. Michael Church, 1801 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056, Rev Father Christopher Nguyen presiding.Please no flowers, Prayers gratefully accepted.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Dec. 29 to Dec. 31, 2009.

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Cindy Harrington

December 31, 2009

Dear Mr. Merriman,
God Bless you and your family at this sad time. Pat was an inspiration to me from the first time I met her more than twenty years ago. She was witty and kind, and always made everyone around her feel special. She will be missed greatly.

Marshall & Dianne Tanner

December 31, 2009

Mr. Merriman and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Merriman's passing. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Marshall Tanner

Dave Campbell

December 30, 2009

Mr. Merriman,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, today and always.
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dave and Vicki Campbell

December 30, 2009

We never had the opportunity to meet this interesting and inspired lady, but we are blessed to have her daughter Laura as our next door neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

Stephanie, Stewart and Alex Vanderwilt

Marita Baginski(opperman)

December 30, 2009

Dear Uncle Paul and all my cousins,
My heart goes out to all of you...please accept my deepest sympathies and know what beautiful memories i have of Aunt Pat and all of you. May God be with you all and bring you peace,
with much love,
Marita

Lisa Pilkington

December 30, 2009

Mr. M,
We are so very sorry about Mrs. M's passing. She was an inspiration to women of all ages. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lisa & Kevin Pilkington

December 29, 2009

Paul, Our thoughts and prays are with you. david and helen blanchard

Colleen Akers

December 29, 2009

I always enjoyed seeing Mrs. Merriman, dressed to the nines, at daily mass or Grandparent's Day at St. Michael. She always had a kind word and a beautiful smile. I am sure God is so pleased to have her in His presence! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Terry Walsh (Opperman)

December 29, 2009

Dear uncle Paul and cousins,
You are truly in our thoughts and prayers.It is indeed with fond memories of the times we spent together that we would like to express our deepest condolences to all of you.May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.Thinking of you, Aunt Jean and family.

Paul Seaback

December 29, 2009

Dear Mr. Merriman and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayer. Mrs. Merriman was a wonderful lady that we all loved dearly. Our lives are blessed because of her.

Paul & Rose Mary Seabacks

Mike & Kyle Eales

December 29, 2009

Mr. Merriman,
God Bless you and your family. Kyle and I will always remember the joyful times spent with you and Mrs. Merriman.
She was indeed always a Lady.

Valerie Bottles (Opperman)

December 29, 2009

Uncle Paul,
My love and prayers go out to you and all my cousins and their families. I have nothing but wonderful memories of all of you. Some of my best memories are of the summers when Grandma would announce that "The Merrimans" were coming to Pittsburgh. Tim and I were just talking about the time everyone was on Grandma's swing and it broke...you remember guys? It made us laugh...but all my other memories, and I am happy to say that there many, are truly treasured. The distance may be great, but my love for all of you surrounds you instantly. Angels guide and help you through the next difficult days, but know that love is being sent from Pittsburgh, now and always.

Gina Huffman

December 29, 2009

My love and prayers are with you all.
I have had the pleasure of working for Hisco more than half my life.
Mr & Mrs Merriman became part of my family. Pat was an amazing woman and she was ALWAYS such a lady. I will miss her dearly but never forget her. May she rest in peace. Love, Gina Huffman

Marie Rigdon

December 29, 2009

Mr. Merriman and family,
I'll always remember Mrs. Merriman for her constant smile, sincerity and thoughtfulness in always making a point to ask about my kids "by name". She touched my heart every time we talked.
Many prayers to you and your family,
Marie, Jake & Amanda Rigdon

December 29, 2009

Dear Mr. Merriman, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, today and always. Take care of yourself. Bill and Pat Rosicato

December 29, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ellen and Dick Bodorff

Frances Barrelli

December 29, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Frances Barrelli, RN
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Mary Joan Fitzgerald

December 29, 2009

So sorry to hear about Aunt Pat. I never knew her too well but the things I had always heard said about how nice she was. May she be at peace. Love Mary Joan (Bummer) Fitzgerald

Art Ramirez

December 29, 2009

Uncle Paul, daughters, sons and grandchildren,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Merriman.
I will always remember Pat as a charming and lovely lady.
Please know you are held up in prayer and loving thoughts.
My love and respect, always.
Semper Fidelis your Marine nephew. Art J Ramirez

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