Merlin N. Larsen

Dear Roberta and Family,

I was not able to attend Merlin's viewing or funeral but wanted to say how many fond memories I have of him and your whole family. I was able to reap the joy of Merlin's many talents which included swinging from trees, playing in your treehouse, walking (or trying to) on stilts, playing in the ditch and who could forget the rickshaw!! I think of all of you often and feel blessed to have grown up in your backyard. Thanks for all the memories! May God bless...

Dear Aunt Bertie,
I love you and Uncle Merlin and you both always made me feel loved even though we didn't spend alot of time together. Uncle merlin always had a hug and a smile for me and I will never forget it. Again I love you both and also my cousins altough I don't see them as much as I wish. I wish you all the love and comfort that the Lord has to offer.
Love Debbie

Roberta,
We are so sorry for your loss. Merlin was a hero to me. If anyone was an example of a Christ like life, it was him. You are the perfect couple. Your relationship with Merlin was an inspiration. We are currently in Chisenau, Moldova, and will not be home until late Tuesday night. We send our love and our prayers to you and your family.

Bill and Louise Rogerson

Dear Roberta and Family,

Thank you so much for all the love and support your family has so graciously given to our family. We will miss Merlin but are grateful he no longer has to struggle with illness. Roberta, our love and prayers are with you.

George Krebs called us moments ago to tell us of Merlin's death. We are hopeful that the love we feel, for your family, will be conveyed in this message.
We learned so much from your family and appreciate all the kindnesses you extended to our young family.
I was forever influenced by Merlin's unwavering integrity. I can recall many instances where I watched, with amazement, as he taught lessons of honesty so very discreetly.
We are thankful to know every member of your family...

dear aunt roberta,
i am so sorry for your loss. i am deeply sorry but i will be unable to attend any of the services. i fractured one of the vertabra's in my back and then it collapsed so i had to under go some minor surgery (it sure doesn't feel very minor) and i still have a lot of pain and cannot sit much at all. please give my love and sympathy to your family.
love,

Dear Roberta,

Our deepest sympathy on Merlin's passing. We'll miss seeing him walking at the mall.

Jerry and Karen
(mall walkers)

Dear Roberta & Family:
May the Lord bless and keep you. I will miss seeing Merlin at the barbershop where we remembered times past and the good times we'ved lived through. Love, Gary and Vawna West