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Ricky Lee Merritt

June 27, 1949 - May 29, 2012

Ricky Lee Merritt Ricky Lee Merritt was born June 27, 1949 in Tillamook, Oregon and died May 29, 2012. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1979 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Rick worked as a truck mechanic while in the army, and also for Tillamook-Portland Auto Freight. He especially enjoyed fishing, camping, and road trips. Rick is survived by: his son, Joshua Merritt of Broussard, Louisiana; his daughter, Aimee Braukman of Corvallis; four grandchildren; his father, Everett and stepmother Joan Merritt of Beaverton; two brothers, Larry (Gretchen) Merritt of Newberg, and Tom Merritt of Middletown, Delaware; five sisters, Lynne (David) Terry of McMinnville, Patti Merritt of Forest Grove, Tracie (Gordon) McBeth of Canby, Kim (Ron) Newton of Sherwood, Bonnie Johnston of Sherwood; numerous nieces and nephews; his caregiver, Amy Kierstead of Estacada; and his beloved dog, Joe. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bette Lusby, his former wife, Stephanie, and his sister, Gayle Merritt. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. in Attrell’s Sherwood Funeral Chapel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, with Chaplain Marsha Dempsey officiating.

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Ricky Lee Merritt Ricky Lee Merritt was born June 27, 1949 in Tillamook, Oregon and died May 29, 2012. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1979 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Rick worked as a truck mechanic while in the army, and also... View Obituary & Service Information

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