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What a great memory of Bill and his love of drumming. We loved Karaoke night at your home. Sending love to you Jo. You are such an incredible, loving and caring person. Jean & Svein
Jean Strickland
June 08, 2024


Santa Barbara, California
1938 - 2021
Oct 21, 1938 - June 1, 2020 William (Bill) David Merit was born Oct 21, 1938 in Oakland, California to parents Jack and Carole Merit. Bill and younger brother, John (previously deceased), grew up in the East Bay and attended El Cerrito High School. Throughout high school Bill was a competitive...
Read MoreWhat a great memory of Bill and his love of drumming. We loved Karaoke night at your home. Sending love to you Jo. You are such an incredible, loving and caring person. Jean & Svein
Jean Strickland
June 08, 2024
I loved being with Bill. I loved his wit, his love of fun, his loving and caring ways. When ever we left each other we reminded, "Now try and stay out of trouble." He was a joy to be with.
Gloria Liggett
June 22, 2021 | Friend
What a wonderful tribute. Thank you for sharing this. I miss Bill. I miss seeing you, Jo. Love and hugs, Jean
Jean Strickland
June 22, 2021 | Friend