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.
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