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Beverly Ann Merrill
1932 - 2021
Beverly Ann Merrill
1932 - 2021
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Beverly Merrill Obituary
Her greatest joy and love were for her six children, 22 Grandchildren and 34 Great Grandchildren. Children: Sheralee (Bill) Lawson – Syracuse, Utah; David (Margo) Merrill – Rexburg, Idaho; Keith (Tawna) Merrill – Bountiful, Utah; Suzanne (Kevin) Toone – Bountiful, Utah; Rachelle (Lincoln) Homer – Fruit Heights, Utah; Janine (Marc) Olsen – Lander, Wyoming; and brother Norman (Barbara) Wright – Provo, Utah.
Her membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and strong testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ, were exemplified by her service in all Auxiliaries as a President, Counselor, Stake Leader, and teacher. As a young woman she served a mission in the Pleasant Grove Timpanogas Stake and with her husband served a mission in the Monterey Bay, California area.
Her life was blessed with music. She was always busy accompanying Ward, Stake, and Temple Choirs, accompanying soloists, performing personal solos and organ assignments in the Bountiful and Salt Lake Temples. Her precious piano and organ students will always remember her for the many lessons of life as well as music skills she taught them.
Her passion in life was preparing good food for her family, a clean home, marching bands, musical theater, good humor, a positive attitude, beautifully manicured flower gardens, homemade quilts, Christmas, personal organ lessons and BYU football games.
Beverly was always blessed with many friends, great family, good neighbors and church leaders who were a source of strength to her every need. She loved the scriptures, the temple, and little children. We love you mom and will always miss you. Your song lives on in the legacy you've created.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Bountiful Ward Chapel, 165 South 1000 East. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful and Saturday morning 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
Services will be streamed live on Russon Brothers Mortuary Facebook page.
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Jesse Aragon
July 1, 2025
Beverly was my piano teacher many years ago. She was so kind and patient and sparked my love for music.
Marjean Jones Livingston
March 22, 2021
Beverly was my piano teacher in California where I grew up. Her husband was our Bishop. My Mom Meredith Jones passed away the end of February. Perhaps they are having a happy reunion. I hope so. She was a lovely lady. Condolences to her family at this sad time.
Yvonne Belnap Wirig
March 20, 2021
I loved Beverly. She was an incredible friend of my mother Barbara Belnap. We always enjoyed her beautiful gardens and her fun personality. She played many times for our family, and shared sacred moments in temple dedications with my mother. Thank you Beverly for the many many precious memory´s that are planted in my heart.
Frank and Dee Metcalf
March 17, 2021
Beverly was a dear neighbor and friend. She gave piano lessons to our son Marc and was a wonderful teacher who made a big impact in his life. After living in Bountiful for 22 years, we moved to Utah County 20 years ago, but we will always have love and be grateful for the wonderful people in the Bountiful 18th Ward. We send our sincere condolences to all of the family.
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Josh Tay
March 16, 2021
Beverly was an important figure in my life. I took piano lessons from her for many years and she really inspired me as a musician. I remember during one particular lesson when I was playing for her, she opened a sliding door in the living room next to the piano because she said she wanted the neighbors to hear me play. She was a sweet and talented lady and I will always look back fondly on everything she taught me.
Rosemary Marchant
March 16, 2021
I met Beverly years ago while we were serving as organists in the Salt Lake Temple. She was always so complimentary to me even though she was the true master of the art. She truly had a talent that seemed to come straight from Heaven! I missed visiting with her when she was reassigned to the Bountiful Temple. I was saddened to see that she has passed away but what an organist Heaven is gaining! My condolences to each and every member of the family.
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