Sunday, August 24, 2014

Good Bye

Smith "Bub" Merrill  February 18, 1917 - August 23, 2014



Dad at 93 !

Yesterday, Gary's dad, passed away. There is always sadness when you lose someone so dear. He was an extraordinary person who lived an extraordinary life for 97 years.  From the hell of the Bataan Death March in WWII to the unbelievable accomplishments of downhill skiing in his 80's and rollerblading in his 70's, dad lived life to the fullest.  He held on to a life he enjoyed and he also lived by his wife Gertrude's mantra "tie a knot and hang on"!  The time finally came where he couldn't hold on any more and he left this life to start a new one with all those who had passed before him.  There is surely a jubilant reunion going on in heaven today!  We will miss his smile, that lit up his whole aura, his appreciation of everyone and his determination and we have many years of memories to make us smile.

5 comments:

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  2. Loosing a father is very difficult. God's peace to all of you.......

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  3. We are deeply sorry to hear avout the passing of your Dad. He will be greatly missed by all.

    Iggie and Joyce

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  4. So Sorry to hear of Bub's passing. He was always a smiling and loved member of "Algonac". He will be missed by many - my best to you all!

    Pam (Martin) Wrightner

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  5. Our deepest sympathy to all of the Merrill family. He was a very special person and he will be greatly missed. We are so happy that your dad got to see pictures of the "boys" statues at the memorial down by the museum, sure he was very proud of that.
    Nancy and George LaParl

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