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Edwin Merritt Obituary

Edwin Merritt Jr. Edwin "Ed" Merritt Jr., 88, passed away October 2, 2011 in Lakewood, WA. Ed was born August 15, 1923 in Sharon Hill, PA and graduated with an accounting degree from Grove City College. He served in WWII as an Air Force navigator. He retired from the Weyerhaeuser Company in Tacoma. Upon leaving active duty, he served in the Reserve as a liaison officer for the Air Force Academy. Ed always enjoyed helping people establish/achieve goals. He attended and was a member of Lake City Community Church. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Carmen Merritt, sister Thelma of Ohio, three of four sons, James, Bob and Dave (Lillian), and Jack (deceased). He also leaves behind two stepchildren, Christine Bradley, Scott Lundberg, twelve grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A 10:00 a.m. memorial service will be held Monday, October 10, 2011 at Mountain View Funeral Home in Lakewood.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Oct. 8, 2011.

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Kitty Askins

October 9, 2011

I was born in Philadelphia and lived in Drexel Hill. I am acquainted with Sharon Hill. Small world.

October 9, 2011

Dear Carmen,
We were planning on attending Ed's memorial service but are both down with bad colds and thought it best not to come and share them with you.
A number of years ago Lake City had an after school program for unchurched children. There were some serious discipline problems and I can't tell you how much I appreciated Ed's commitment and help. He was a great encouragement to all of us who worked in that ministry. We are thankful that Ed is now with our Lord and that his suffering is over.
We hold you in our prayers Carmen.

Love,
John and Carolyn Howard

Ken and Lola Ritter and family

October 9, 2011

Our sincerest condolences to the Merritt family.

Russ and Lynda Hersman

October 8, 2011

Dear Carmen,

Lynda and I send our love and prayers to you and the family. You and Ed have been precious to us for many years. Ed was helpful to me as a mission administrator. We love you.

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