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GERALD D. SSGT Gerald D. Merrill, USAF, (Ret) Left this life June 23, 2007. Gerald was born August 8, 1923, in Chillicothe, MO and lived in New Mexico since 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and first wife, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Beverly J. (Nix) Merrill of Albuquerque. He is also survived by three sons, Gerald David Merrill and family of Moreno Valley, CA, Lee Briscoe and family of Raton, NM, and Andy Briscoe and family of Albuquerque. He is also survived by five daughters, Kay Olson and family of Cedar Creek, SC, Mary Martin and family of Doniphan, MO, Karen Williams and family, of Forest City, AR, Brenda Briscoe and Yvonne Merrill and families of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his brother, Jack Merrill and wife, Phyllis, of St. Joseph, MO. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Papa will be missed by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gerald was retired from the United States Air Force after serving in both WWII and Korea. He was also a retired Teamster and loved driving the school bus in Los Lunas for 10 years. He was cherished by all who knew him and will be missed by many friends and dear family. Interment will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to local Parkinson's or Alzheimer's organizations. Pallbearers will be Matthew Motiejaitis, Jake Strong, Bobby Strong, Billy Strong, James Dowley, Nate Briscoe.
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