Maurice Webb Merrill

LOGAN, UTAH MAURICE MERRILL



LOGAN- Maurice Webb Merrill, 87, passed away with his children at his side on May 3, 2009, in Logan. He was born May 15, 1921, in Preston, Idaho, to Marriner Oran and Flossie Webb Merrill.



Upon graduating from high school, he moved to Moscow, Idaho, to attend the University of Idaho. He later decided to join the Army and was stationed in Miami, Florida until he received a medical discharge. He then moved to Washington, D.C. to be close to his sister and was introduced to the love of his life and soon to be bride, Clara Jean Beets. They were married on Sept. 29, 1945.



They moved to Chicago, Illinois, so he could attend Optometry School. After graduating, they made their final move to Logan, Utah, where he set up his practice. He was loved by his patients and continued to receive wonderful comments of his great service long after his retirement. He loved talking with people. He refused to put up a fence in his backyard because he would enjoy sitting outside greeting people as they were playing golf.



Maurice and Jean had three children, Patricia (James) Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah; Roger (Debbie) Merrill of Pollock Pines, California; and Vickie (Jay) Kresie of Providence, Utah. They also have nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. His bride passed away in August of 2000, and he was so very anxious to see her again. Now they are together again. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Kelton Merrill, and by a sister, Maxine McNutt.



Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. in the Logan City Cemetery.

Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Lundstrom Park 3rd Ward LDS Church, 1260 N. 1600 E., Logan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CAPSA by calling (435) 752-4493. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com