MILTON MARK MERRILL, beloved husband of the late Rachael Lenz Merrill of Hill Spring, passed away on Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 at the age of 86 years.
Mark is the last of 9 siblings and survived by his children, Mitch (Karen) Merrill, Deanne (Dave) Schaffer, Suzanne (Dave) Stepan, Lisa (Lanark) Duce, Wes (Wendy) Merrill, 20 grandchildren & 21 great grandchildren.
He was known as the strong silent type - a gentle cowboy. His priorities were family - cattle - horses and sports. He was known as dead eye for his prowess of shooting a basketball - so talented athletically. Mark loved to compete, loved his teammates, loved to travel with them and the hamburgers and milkshakes after the game. He was also a pioneer in developing Black Angus cattle in the area. Most important he loved his family. He was the best - DAD- Grandpa - husband - friend - to us all. Not a day will go by that we won’t miss our DAD.
Friends may meet the family at Legacy Funeral Home on Thursday, August 27th, from 7:00-8:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Oyster Shell Swim Hole - on the Belly River, Hill Spring, Alberta on Friday, August 28th, at 11:00 am., with Bishop Jim Woolf officiating. Those who wish to attend are welcome - Social distancing.
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Mark is the last of 9 siblings and survived by his children, Mitch (Karen) Merrill, Deanne (Dave) Schaffer, Suzanne (Dave) Stepan, Lisa (Lanark) Duce, Wes (Wendy) Merrill, 20 grandchildren & 21 great grandchildren.
He was known as the strong silent type - a gentle cowboy. His priorities were family - cattle - horses and sports. He was known as dead eye for his prowess of shooting a basketball - so talented athletically. Mark loved to compete, loved his teammates, loved to travel with them and the hamburgers and milkshakes after the game. He was also a pioneer in developing Black Angus cattle in the area. Most important he loved his family. He was the best - DAD- Grandpa - husband - friend - to us all. Not a day will go by that we won’t miss our DAD.
Friends may meet the family at Legacy Funeral Home on Thursday, August 27th, from 7:00-8:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Oyster Shell Swim Hole - on the Belly River, Hill Spring, Alberta on Friday, August 28th, at 11:00 am., with Bishop Jim Woolf officiating. Those who wish to attend are welcome - Social distancing.
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