Warren Merritt
Warren Merritt
Warren Merritt
Warren Merritt
Warren Merritt
Warren Merritt

Obituary of Warren Merritt

Warren J. Merritt, Sr., born to Richard Henry and Mabel Berryman Merritt on September 23, 1925, passed away on January 14, 2011 in Chico, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Warren, Jr.; son, Robert (Dana); daughter, Sandra Poje (Jim); son, Charles (Sharon); son, Kenneth (Cindy); brother, Phillip E. Merritt; and eight grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah. Warren graduated from Pacific Grove High School in 1943. He then attended Kings Point (US Merchant Marine Academy) in Long Island, New York, graduated in 1945. Warren served in the Merchant Marines until 1949, spending much of that time on the USS Grant, sailing around the world. His life's work was with the Boy Scouts of America, first as a volunteer and then as a District Executive for the Monterey Bay, Crescent Bay, Mt. Lassen, and Stanford Area Councils. In retirement, Warren and Mary, his wife of 61 years, lived in Redding from 1990 until 2005, when they moved to Chico. He was active at First Presbyterian Redding, serving as an elder. Warren was a longtime member of the Kiwanis, serving as President of both the Palo Alto and Redding chapters. In recent years, Warren was a member of Bidwell Presbyterian Church in Chico. There will be a Memorial Service on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 208 W. First St., Chico. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or the Peg Taylor Center in Chico.

Service

JAN 21. 11:00 AM (PST) Bidwell Presbyterian Church 208 W 1st Street Chico, CA
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