Evalyn Elizabeth Helen Merrill died Sunday, May 23, 2004.
She was 87.
Evalyn Elizabeth Helen Merrill died Sunday, May 23, 2004.
She was 87.
Born October 27, 1916, in Rice Lake, Wisc., she served during WW II in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 until 1945.
Mrs. Merrill was a teacher for 25 years, the last 15 years at Elliot Preschool in Gilroy, and above all a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She said many times that her purpose here on earth was to contribute to the well being of others, which she did in many different ways.
Mrs. Merrill is survived by her children, Kim I. Merrill of Salinas, Tom O. Merrill of Vila Velha, E.S., Brazil, Pamela A. Bunthoff of Dos Palos and Tamara A. Merrill of Aptos; grandchildren, Christopher Merrill, Kimberly Merrill, Rebecca Merrill, Tatianna Bunthoff, Anastasia Bunthoff; great-grandchildren, Haylee Merrill, Carter Sepulveda, Jaden Bunthoff; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Edward Merrill; her sister, La Vera Mayers and her brother, Raymond Gillson.
Memorial services will be held 7 p.m., Friday, June 4, at Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy with interment 11 a.m., Saturday, at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
The family would appreciate donations to Live Oak Adult Day Services, 651 W. Sixth St., Gilroy, CA 95020; St. Judes Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1942, or Shriners Hospitals Endowment Fund 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817.
