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MERLIN "ED" FIKE

1925 - 2018

MERLIN "ED" FIKE obituary, 1925-2018, Las Vegas, NV

BORN

1925

DIED

2018

MERLIN FIKE Obituary

MERLIN "ED" FIKE Merlin Edward "Ed" Fike went home to the Lord February 19, 2018. Ed was born February 5, 1925, in Hopkins, Missouri, to Mary Myrle Mahan and Edward E. Fike. After graduating from high school, Ed joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served our country in both World War II and the Korean War. Following his discharge from the Marine Corps, he moved to Las Vegas, and was a resident of the state since 1948. Ed was the founder of Lawyers Title of Las Vegas and Nevada Escrow Service, a business he owned from 1960 to 1986. Ed entered Nevada politics in 1964 when he ran for office as an Assemblyman in the Nevada State Legislature, a position he held for two terms before he was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1966, serving in that capacity until 1970, when he ran for Governor in a close race against Governor Mike O'Callaghan. Although Ed left public office in 1970, he continued his involvement in politics serving as a National Committeeman for the Republican Party from 1980 to 1985. Following his last term as Lieutenant Governor, Ed became President of the Nevada Development Authority and dedicated a great deal of his time to serving as longtime President of the Boulder Dam Area Council of Boy Scouts. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Kathleen Butts; son, Michael Pulliam; and his grandson, Ian Fike. He is survived by his wife, of 60 years, Joann Fike; children, Toni Rackey, Gary Fike (Mary), Gary Pulliam (Beth) and Brian Fike (Kelli); grandchildren, Jason Fike, Ertha Pulliam, Orion Fike, Ryan Pulliam, Paul Fike, Jonathan Pulliam, Joseph Pulliam, Alexandra Fike, Matthew Fike, Brittnee Pulliam, Quinn Fike, Owen Fike and Gabriella Fike; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 16, at Desert Springs United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Cemter Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89144. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice in Ed's name.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Feb. 25 to Mar. 11, 2018.

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Judge Abbi Silver

March 11, 2018

Gary and family, I am very sorry for your loss. In sympathy,

Kim Youngquist

March 1, 2018

Brian,
Our deepest condolences on the loss
of your father.
With sincere sympathy,
Scott & Kim Youngquist

February 28, 2018

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. 1 Peter 5:6,7

A. M.

February 28, 2018

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time (Psalm 119:50,76).

Kendra Hathaway

February 27, 2018

You were a big part of my life, & my mom's too. I know you are at Peace now. My Love to all of the family, Joann, Toni, Gary, Gary, Brian, & all of their kids.

Tammy Davis

February 26, 2018

I was so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I enjoyed my time working at Lawyers Title and Ed was always very good to me. My condolences to the family.

Linda Nations

February 25, 2018

Dear Joann and Family -- I am saddened to learn of Ed's death. My prayers are for the Lord to bless you with the peace and comfort of loved ones and friends. Though we were cousins -- his mother and my mother (Helen Monroe Nations) were 1st cousins -- we weren't close. My deepest sympathy at this time. -- Linda Nations

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