Salt Lake City, Utah
Christopher Lon Merkley1948-2012Our beloved Christopher Lon Merkley ignored his long chronic illness and used his sharp wit to keep us laughing until he passed away on April 24, 2012. The 2nd child of Lon Babcock Merkley and Helen Woods, he was born in Salt Lake City on May 22, 1948, and...
Read MoreChri's family, I got to visit with Chris for the last time a few years ago when I took him to the Ranch in Roosevelt, it was so great to see him again it had been to long. I did not know how sick Chris was. I am so glad I got a few days of his laughing and great sense of humor, he truly was one of the best. An old friend Linda Goddard
May 24, 2012
Dearest Merkley Family,
I grew up on Sunburst Street in Northridge, California during the 1960s two houses from the Merkleys ... and I have fond memories of Chris and the entire, wonderful Merkley family. They were loving, caring and like a second family to me ... and Ally is still a close and dear friend.
Take care. You are in my thoughts and prayers ...
Carlyn Munn Briggs
April 26, 2012 | La Jolla, CA
APRIL 26, 2012
DEAR MERKLEY FAMILY
I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY DEEPEST SORROW FOR YOUR LOST AT THIS TIME.
SUSANNE DORSEY
April 26, 2012 | CAPE COD, MA
I am thinking about you so much today, and I'm so thankful that you are no longer in pain.
I had forgotten until now the time you brought home a baby lamb just for me...Yes! My own pet lamb. I was the envy of Wasatch Drive for a brief time. You always were an old softie for the strays and I believe most of our childhood pets came from your big hearted rescue.
Rest in peace, love and light...
Ally Merkley
April 25, 2012 | Sausalito, CA
I was so surprised to see this, I knew that Chris was sick but did not know the full extent of his illness. My sincere condolenses go out to all of Chris' family. He will be missed! R.I.P. my friend.
Cleo Bird
April 25, 2012 | Sandy, UT
Chris, I am so blessed that we got to see each other two years ago. It brought back such wonderful memories of years gone by. You are my funny friend. I Love you to infinity and beyond.
Love and Light
Sha-na-na
Shauna Carlson
April 25, 2012 | St. George, UT
Matt,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. Please accept my sympathies.
Celia Powell
April 25, 2012
Chris,
I have known you for almost 40 years and have always enjoyed our interactions and your great humor. I know you have loved ones who greeted you as your went on to your next adventure. Be well my friend and God bless.
Hermann
Hermann Peine
April 25, 2012 | Lihue, HI
Dear Merkley's I saw this today and cried - I loved Chris he was such a fun spirit!~! I love all of you and hope to see you today. All of you are such a part of me and my memories of Wasatch Drive and growing up in the truly Golden Age. I think of all of you so often and wonder how each of you are - where you are and I thank God I was blessed to know you all. I hope to see you - Love "Pixie" Debbie Thomas Please Please Call me if I do not get to see you - 801-272-7746 or 801-556-2607 -...
Debbie Thomas Don
April 25, 2012 | Salt Lake City, UT