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Thomas Merrill Obituary
Tom is survived by his loving mother, Kathleen Merrill Keegan; his two sisters, Barbara Crittenden(Richard) of Eagle River, Alaska, and Judy White (Dennis)of San Francisco. His son, Dylan Ferrell of Broomfield, Colorado; nephew Ben Crittenden (Elizabeth);nieces Rachel Crittenden Cruz (Samuel)of Eagle River, and Emily White Violet (Lee)San Bruno, Ca.; Aunt Barbara Mooney Nelson,Truckee,Ca.,numerous cousins,friends,and longtime companion and friend Laura Hamilton.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated this Saturday, March 2nd, 11 a.m., at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Eagle River. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in San Francisco. All are invited.
Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff who took such loving care of Tom. Your kindness is much appreciate. Also grateful to "Tony", for your skilled and heartfelt personal care to Tom.
Donations to the American Liver Transplant Foundation can be made in Tom's honor, or to a favorite charity of your choice.
Arrangements are with Janssen's Eagle River Funeral Home; to sign the guestbook and view the online memorial please visit www.janssenfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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john&arlene curran
March 8, 2013
tom you will be missed by us for our lifetime' our thoughts and prayers go too all family and friends
Tom, Ginny & Graeson Schreck
March 6, 2013
Uncle Tom, you will be missed my friend. Love you.
Roxann and Larry Kopischke
March 6, 2013
We'll miss you Tom. Always happy, smiling, and glad to see new and old friends. I know you are in a better place. And I'd bet you are watching over your loved ones, eating ice cream.
Christy Mechem
March 6, 2013
RIP Tom. You will be missed. Prayers to all that loved him.
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Les and Tina Kahler
March 6, 2013
Rest in Peace Tom, we will never forget you. Condolences to Laura and his family..you are in our prayers.
Tim Curran
March 4, 2013
Tom always made me laugh. He will always be remembered
Mary Susan&Paul Goocey
February 28, 2013
We will remember Tom for all the kind things he had to say and how he always seem to be happy. What a kind and fun person he was. Will miss seeing him along the trail
February 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. Tommy always greeted us with a smile. I know you are already missed.
Charlene & Mike Morimanno
February 28, 2013
Rest in peace my friend.. We will always cherish the memories and you will be forever in our hearts.
JD
February 27, 2013
RIP Tom, our thoughts and prayers to the family, may God provide you peace and comfort through these times.
Ginny Hall Schreck
February 27, 2013
We will miss you forever "uncle" Tommy
Chris Moore
February 27, 2013
Tom - you are certainly one cool dude. You are already missed, my friend.
Tommy and Connor in the yard 2011
laura hamilton
February 27, 2013
I love you Tommy Joe forever!
Tommy in the yard with Connor
Laura Hamilton
February 27, 2013
Such a sweet man. You defiantly rocked my world I will miss you baby. I know God has you in his arms
Rachel Cruz
February 27, 2013
Love you Uncle T!
Lou Ann Poage
February 27, 2013
Tom was a great guy and will be missed. He always had a smile and enjoyed his life.
Tim & Sharon Hall Minsch
February 27, 2013
Our thoughts and condolences to all of Tommy's family and his large circle of freinds. He was a wonderful part of our family. Tom helped so many people along the way and he never met a stranger. We love and miss you Tommy boy.
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