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Gerrard -- Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, Merlene U. Gerrard, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2001. Born in Sunnyside, Utah on December 22, 1919 to John W. and Edna Lillie Arrowsmith Ungricht, Merlene is survived by children, Ralene Bills and husband, Donald O. of Littleton, CO, Robin Bennett and husband, David K. of San Jose, CA, Skip Gerrard of Temple, TX and Cory Gerrard and wife, Brigit of Layton, UT; two brothers, Sam Ungricht and wife, Virginia of Apache Junction, AZ and Dr. Herbert Ungricht and wife, Barbara of Salt Lake City, UT; and sixteen grandchildren; and four great grandchildren who affectionately called her"Mer". Merlene was a school teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools for over 20 years. She was very active in the LDS Church and worked in the LDS Albuquerque Temple. She was an Alpha Chi Omega and remained active with the sorority throughout her life. Merlene's life was centered around her family, church, friends - and"chocolate". Her eternal companion of 57 years, Ralph M. Gerrard preceded her in death on April 3, 2000. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katie Merlene Bills on March 15, 1999. Her smile, laughter, generosity and love will be truly missed. In her life she was a shining role model to her friends. Her wonderful example will live on through her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. Friends may visit from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. this evening at Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE and from 9:30 to 10:30 AM Friday, January 26, 2001 at the Relief Society Room of the Eubank Chapel of the LDS Church, 4109 Eubank Blvd NE. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Eubank Chapel. Merlene will be laid to rest with her husband Ralph at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque. Pallbearers will be Charlie Zaffery, Davey Bennett, Donald O. Bills, Jr., Chris Bennett, Colter Gerrard, Robert "Bub" Bennett, Cooper Gerrard and Keaton Gerrard. Honorary Pallbearers will include Dr. Herbert Ungricht, Tyler Gerrard, Devin Gerrard, Hayden Gerrard, Shane Bloomfield, Rick Peterson and Michael Hansen. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE.
        Published on: Thu January 25, 2001