
Samantha Rypkema
I miss talking on the phone. I love reading your cards and letters. There are so many conversations I wish we had and still have. There is so much I wish to type bc I wish I had said it and could say it now. I love you.
Birth date: Nov 26, 1936 Death date: Jun 29, 2018
Melvin Merritt Sr, 81, of Puyallup, Washington, passed on June, 29th, 2018 at Tacoma General Hospital. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Wayman & Willa (Anderson) Merritt), and served his country, with pride in the Army, eventual Read Obituary
I miss talking on the phone. I love reading your cards and letters. There are so many conversations I wish we had and still have. There is so much I wish to type bc I wish I had said it and could say it now. I love you.
RIP my dear friend & fellow 1SG. M.G.


This man accepted me into his family was always so kind and loving and was a great grandfather to my Jacqueline.he will be missed but never forgotten

Mel will be missed. He was liked by everyone he met along the way. We played cards together on Tuesdays. I always loved to hear his laugh as he always had a smile and made all of us smile.
Pete & Judy Pietenburg
My love and deepest sympathy to the entire family. Mr. Merritt loved all of you so much. Peace and healing to you. With my deepest condolences, Sue Girvan (Wedel)
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mel's family, so sorry for your loss. We know Mel from playing Texas holdem with him at the Senior Center on tuesdays . He was such a nice guy and we enjoyed his company . We are going to miss him.. Montana and Carl Kennard
My grandfather helped to raise me and he was the greatest father figure in my life. He was someone that gave sound wisdom and advise when it was needed. He was loving and funny and he had a beautiful singing voice. He loved to sing karaoke any chance he could get. He had the biggest heart. He is somebody that is irreplaceable. I thank you so much for loving me and caring for me. One thing we never have enough of is time. I would give everything I own just for more time with you. As hard as it is to be apart I look forward to when we will one day meet again. In the meantime say hello for me to your mom and brother, uncle Kiki, my great-grandfather and my little baby in heaven. Continue to watch over us here on earth. I love you so much. Your Moe.
