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Joe Jack Merriman, 82, of Palm Beach, Florida, passed away December 22, 2008. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131. Joe Jack Merriman was born in Kansas City, Missouri, November 9, 1926, to Jack D. and Sara E. Merriman. Joe Jack was an Eagle Scout, and he attended Southwest High School. He graduated from Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, with a degree in Civil Engineering. He served in the United States Navy. At age 23, Joe Jack went to work for his father in the mortgage business, where he stayed until 1962. He was President of Waddell & Reed until 1969, when he entered the life insurance business . . a business he truly loved and stayed in for the remainder of his business career. Joe Jack loved economic development and downtown Kansas City, Missouri. He believed that the downtown area is the heartbeat of the city. Joe Jack was a businessman and community leader who was active in the Kansas City Business Community until he retired to Palm Beach, Florida. Joe Jack is survived by his loving wife, Elaine Atha Merriman, his best friend and love of his life; his daughter, Marybeth Sotos and her husband Tim; his son Michael Merriman and his wife Ellen; his son Mark Merriman and his wife Brigid, and 10 grandchildren.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 24, 2008.

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Barbara Hecht (Roberts)

February 26, 2022

Having worked for your father for when I was 18, I learned so much on the 18th floor of the NY Life Bg (Waddell & Reed). He was a very knowledge and gracious man. I worked for Messrs. Sweet and Smith later. The company was very influential. My continued sympathy to the family and friends. We sill remember.

patricia sanzari

January 31, 2009

Aunt Elaine, Marybeth and family,
We will miss him so very much, my prayers and sympath are with you always. What wonderful memories we will aways have.
Sissy Sanzari

Rhonda Turner

January 6, 2009

Michael,
I was saddened to hear of your recent loss. I pray that you are comforted by the memories and many good times you shared. Your father leaves a firm inprint on the many lives he touched. God bless you and your family.

Tommy Thompson

January 4, 2009

Elaine, learned of Joe Jack's death this am at church.You have our sympathy and condolences. He was a great guy and good friend.
Karen and Tommy Thompson

Jeff O'Hair

December 31, 2008

To the Merriman Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Louis Kanowsky

December 29, 2008

Michael and family, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. It was an honor to meet your father at a dinner a few years ago and to hear him discuss Kansas City development and business in general. His legacy lives all in his family.

Bill Dwyer, Jr.

December 28, 2008

Our thoughts and spirits are with you at this time of transition. Thanks for all the fond memories.
The Bill Dwyer, Jr. Family

John Flanders

December 26, 2008

Elaine, Mark, Michael, Marybeth,

We are saddened by the news of your loss. Jo Jack meant so much to our family, to our community, and we will cherish the memories. June and Dave send their love and kind thoughts. May God bless each of you during this difficult time, and we will fondly remember a life well lived.
With Love, The Flanders Family

Bill Schifman

December 25, 2008

Michael, I was so sorry to read of your father's passing. The few times I met him, I truly enjoyed our conversations. I know my father thought a great deal of your dad. I know you and your family will find comfort in all the good times you shared. Bill & Fani Schifman

Sallie Ross

December 24, 2008

Marybeth,
My heart and prayers are with you in your loss. May our Heavenly Father bring you comfort and hope. Your dad was a wonderful man!
Sallie

Mitch Dougan

December 24, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you during your difficult time.

Jim Kelly

December 24, 2008

God bless your family. I am truly sorry for the loss of a great man. His legacy lives on thru the rest of the family. You all mean a great deal to me. His kindness will always be remembered by me.

Louis Harris

December 24, 2008

May God bless and keep your family safe.

Joy Hall

December 24, 2008

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Joe Jack was truly a wonderful example of a man. My own father loved him and I am honored to have met him.
Joy Hall and family

Robert Olivier

December 24, 2008

In loving memory of a great man. Joe Jack's generousity and integrity exemplify a life well lived.

gene pereira

December 24, 2008

michael. my prayers and thoughts are with you. we lost a great person and big influnce in the making of kansas city.

gene pereira

Carroll Burger

December 24, 2008

Elaine and Family, So very sorry to learn of Joe Jacks death. I have such fond memories and of the two of you with my parents and Young Matrons. May God be close to you as you walk this time of loss. Love, Carroll and Paul

Jan O'Brien

December 24, 2008

Dear Mary Beth and Tim,

My thought and prayers are with you at this time of great loss.

Fondly,
Jan O'Brien

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