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Merry Rath

1967 - 2021

Merry Rath obituary, 1967-2021, Albany, OR

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1967

DIED

2021

Merry Rath Obituary

Merry (Smallwood) Rath

May 23, 1967 - March 7, 2021

Merry (Smallwood) Rath, 53, tragically passed away in her home March 7. She worked as a hair stylist at Northwest Hairlines for 30 years, and was a member of Living Faith Community Church. Merry was known by friends and family for her bright, welcoming smile and her love of music, movies, and cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mac and Marcia Smallwood, and is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Andi and Jacob Pruett, son, Tony Smallwood, and sister, Lesli Kramer. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial service will take place in the coming months.

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Published by Albany Democrat-Herald from Apr. 26 to Apr. 28, 2021.

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MG

June 27, 2021

I knew Mary as a client and am, of course, heart broken to hear of this tragedy. My compassion and prayers go out to all who knew her, especially her children, sister and parents.

Gina Siler

May 5, 2021

To Merry's beautiful amazing children, Andi and Tony, Leslie and Andi's husband Jacob,

There are no words to express my heartfelt sorrow for your family.
My name is Gina Siler.
Merry was my childhood BEST friend...so much I can say that your Mom, Leslie your sister for most practical purposes 'was' my childhood. Her, Pogo and Munchie made my childhood unbeatable!
But it was more than just Merry, Pogo and Munchie, because what came along with Merry and Munchie was......yep, Mac and Willie.....which then came along with Marcia keeping all the cowboys fed ready to spend hours upon hours 'working' so hard at having fun, inevitably trying to make it back home before our ponies collapsed...(true fact). Marcia always had the home-fort SO cozy with always something warm and yummy for us to hog down. Mac loved 'Chip' more than I have ever seen a dad love a daughter!
Leslie, idk if you remember me? I'd be surprised if you didn't considering I was a little hyper and obnoxious; probably the reason Merry and I meshed :). Merry was ALWAYS so sweet and mostly 'non-obnoxious'...unless 'I' made her do it .

I could go on and on, but now's not the time.

I wanted to share text your Mom sent me this this summer when we were reconnecting:

Good morning!!! This is Merry!
Do youremember at 4H fair time, when you and I both put on Bryce Barklowe's huge work overalls. One of us was forward, one of us was backwards. And we rode Jaime's horse, Kachina, in the evening costume parade. It was a hoot!!!!
We laughed so hard!!!.

Love and so much sympathy to you all.

Gina
If any of you down the road want to hear stories about your Mom when she was little, I would be honored to share.
[email protected]

Karen Doval

May 4, 2021

My heart goes out to her children and closest friends because although our friendship is only about 4 years old, I´m heartbroken. One of the sweetest souls I´ve ever known and I miss her.

Kristy Lynn Morrison

May 2, 2021

I worked with Merry years ago and she was the most wonderful person who was always upbeat and just one of the best person I ever knew, losing her is a tragic loss to our community. I will never forget you Merry My heart goes out to everyone who loved her , her kids and their beloved dog!

Evelyn Madison

May 1, 2021

Merry always made me "beautiful" through her loving work as my hairdresser. I miss her so. Andi and Tony, you have my deepest sympathy. May you have comfort in the days ahead.

Betty Lou & Joe Marshall

April 27, 2021

Merry was so sweet and friendly to everyone. So sorry for her untimely passing. Will miss her smile every time we would see her.

Sandy March

April 26, 2021

I knew Merry as my hairdresser when Clair was out of town. I lived in Philomath where my kids went k-12. My son was in wrestling for two years before graduating in 1992. Merry was always upbeat and cheery as we would chat about the latest in Philomath and her children. She loved her kids very much! I offer my deep condolences for the loss of your mother and sister.

Melissa Weintraub

April 26, 2021

I was so sorry to read about Merry's death and the circumstances. I knew her when I first came to Oregon 30 years ago. We had a lot of fun while she cut my hair, and it was always nice to run into her around town.

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