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merriam JEFFREY MALCOLM MERRIAM (Age 53) Died Monday, October 8, 2007 at Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. Mr. Merriam was born April 5, 1954 in California, and was the son of Duke and C.C. Merriam of Georgetown, and the late Barbara (Nash) Merriam. Jeff was a Business Development Manager at World Council of Credit Unions, Inc. in Washington, DC. He was also a member of the Burke Masters Swim Program. Besides his father, survivors include his wife of 30 years, Mary Merriam of Mason Neck, VA; two daughters, Sarah Merriam of Springfield, VA and Stephanie Merriam of Lorton, VA; one sister Claire Hoffman of Los Angeles, CA; two brothers Mathew Merriam of New York City, NY and Andrew Merriam of Philadelphia, PA. He also leaves his beloved dogs, George, Jacob and Watson. The Rev. Don Binder will conduct a memorial service at 4 p.m., October 19, 2007 at the Pohick Episcopal Church, 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to The Trout Unlimited Association, 1300 N. 17th St., Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201. Entrusted into the care of MOUNTCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 13318 Occoquan Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22191.

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 15, 2007.

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Matthew Hensley

October 23, 2007

I had the wonderful opportunity to get to know Jeff when he worked for us at IP3. He was a brilliant and hilarious individual that contributed to the development of our firm and was always willing to help others. He was passionate about so many things and loved his wife and daughters very much. Once I had to go to court at short notice (to finalize my divorce) and Jeff volunteered to show up as my witness at the last minute pretending to be my lawyer. He was fun to be around and will be missed.

Charles Franzen

October 18, 2007

Writing this from Juba in South Sudan. We will not soon forget Spiro and The Chairman, those two greatest childhood friends -- Jeff and Ray O'Hara who passed away ten years ago. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the entire Merriam family.

Dale Dillon Lips

October 17, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I remember some wonderful, fun times with Jeff and the Merriam and Dillon families when we were children in Turkey many years ago! Please know that my thoughts are with you.

Andrew Merriam

October 16, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeff, Mary, Steph and Sarah

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