Our mother, Gerry Merrill, 68, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. Gerry was born March 26, 1944, in Logan, Utah. She was the daughter of George Blaine and Geraldine Lott Merrill. She was raised in Trenton and resided there most of her life. She was married to James McGaughey on Dec. 14, 1973. She was blessed with twin daughters, Jennifer and Stephanie.
Gerry graduated from North Cache High School in 1962. She also attended Utah State University majoring in business. She served an honorable LDS mission in the Central States. She worked for many years at Utah State University in the athletics, chemistry and biochemistry departments where she made many cherished friendships. She has volunteered with the foster grandparent program for the past 10 years. Gerry enjoyed working with the students and touched countless children's lives.
Gerry was a lover of all animals but especially her beloved cats. She loved to read and do genealogy. She had recently became an avid indexer for the LDS Church and could often be found at her computer trying to finish just one more batch. She also loved to knit, make crafts, sing and play the piano.
She is survived by her children Stephanie McGaughey of Ogden and Jennifer McGaughey of Logan. She is also survived by her brother Jay (Mary) Merrill of Trenton; sister Gayle (Rod) Spencer of DeForest, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert Merrill.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Trenton Cemetery. A viewing will also be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 E. 400 North in Logan.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Logan Herald Journal from September 27 to October 11, 2012
Gerry graduated from North Cache High School in 1962. She also attended Utah State University majoring in business. She served an honorable LDS mission in the Central States. She worked for many years at Utah State University in the athletics, chemistry and biochemistry departments where she made many cherished friendships. She has volunteered with the foster grandparent program for the past 10 years. Gerry enjoyed working with the students and touched countless children's lives.
Gerry was a lover of all animals but especially her beloved cats. She loved to read and do genealogy. She had recently became an avid indexer for the LDS Church and could often be found at her computer trying to finish just one more batch. She also loved to knit, make crafts, sing and play the piano.
She is survived by her children Stephanie McGaughey of Ogden and Jennifer McGaughey of Logan. She is also survived by her brother Jay (Mary) Merrill of Trenton; sister Gayle (Rod) Spencer of DeForest, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert Merrill.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Trenton Cemetery. A viewing will also be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 E. 400 North in Logan.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Logan Herald Journal from September 27 to October 11, 2012
Our mother, Gerry Merrill, 68, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. Gerry was born March 26, 1944, in Logan, Utah. She was the daughter of George Blaine and Geraldine Lott Merrill. She was raised in Trenton and resided there most of her life. She was married to James McGaughey on Dec. 14, 1973. She was blessed with twin daughters, Jennifer and Stephanie.
Gerry graduated from North Cache High School in 1962. She also attended Utah State University majoring in business. She served an honorable LDS mission in the Central States. She worked for many years at Utah State University in the athletics, chemistry and biochemistry departments where she made many cherished friendships. She has volunteered with the foster grandparent program for the past 10 years. Gerry enjoyed working with the students and touched countless children's lives.
Gerry was a lover of all animals but especially her beloved cats. She loved to read and do genealogy. She had recently became an avid indexer for the LDS Church and could often be found at her computer trying to finish just one more batch. She also loved to knit, make crafts, sing and play the piano.
She is survived by her children Stephanie McGaughey of Ogden and Jennifer McGaughey of Logan. She is also survived by her brother Jay (Mary) Merrill of Trenton; sister Gayle (Rod) Spencer of DeForest, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert Merrill.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Trenton Cemetery. A viewing will also be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 E. 400 North in Logan.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Logan Herald Journal from September 27 to October 11, 2012
Gerry graduated from North Cache High School in 1962. She also attended Utah State University majoring in business. She served an honorable LDS mission in the Central States. She worked for many years at Utah State University in the athletics, chemistry and biochemistry departments where she made many cherished friendships. She has volunteered with the foster grandparent program for the past 10 years. Gerry enjoyed working with the students and touched countless children's lives.
Gerry was a lover of all animals but especially her beloved cats. She loved to read and do genealogy. She had recently became an avid indexer for the LDS Church and could often be found at her computer trying to finish just one more batch. She also loved to knit, make crafts, sing and play the piano.
She is survived by her children Stephanie McGaughey of Ogden and Jennifer McGaughey of Logan. She is also survived by her brother Jay (Mary) Merrill of Trenton; sister Gayle (Rod) Spencer of DeForest, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert Merrill.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Trenton Cemetery. A viewing will also be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 E. 400 North in Logan.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Logan Herald Journal from September 27 to October 11, 2012
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