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BORN
1928
DIED
2020
Merrie Winkler Obituary
Merrie is survived by her husband Bill of 72 years; 5 children, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Merrie was known for her compassion, contagious spirit and her great sense of humor. If she were to write her own obituary she would probably make note that WalMart has lost a very good customer. She will forever be known for her ability to make the world laugh.
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Mary Ann Ott
October 6, 2021
What I remember most about Merrie was her enthusiasm, her joie de vivre! She truly lived up to her name!
F. Cotonuts
October 25, 2020
I would like to thank merrie and bill for being part of my grandparents life,( the Whyte family). Also for letting us dance at Mesa Verde for the visitors. Both her and her husband were great people, may she RIP.
MaryAnn Ott
October 16, 2020
I have several special memories of Merrie. I attended the Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in the mid-sixties where the theme was concerned with the population explosion. "Have one, adopt one" or "Stop at two" were some of the slogans at that time. Well, I already had seven, - and it really couldn't be retroactive! Merrie consoled me by assuring me that we were making a big contribution by raising large families who would be good citizens and assets to the community... Jonathan and my son Mark were good friends and Jonathan was best man at Mark's wedding...Long ago Bill and Merrie hosted an open house. The centerpiece on the refreshment table was a cheese ball covered with slivered almonds so that resembled a pine cone! She was very creative. Most of all, I remember her joie de vivre!
Mary Ann Ott
Melissa Soden
October 15, 2020
Oh my sweet Merrie. I will miss everything about you, from your darling personality, to your kindness you have shared since the day I met you in the early 70. Thanks for the memories lady. I love and miss you.
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