James Merritt
October 02, 2016
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James Merritt, 84, passed away October 2, 2016. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines on Saturday, October 8, 2016 with visitation from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the memorial service at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be on Tuesday, October 11 at 12:30 p.m. at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, IA.
James was born June 11, 1932 in Marengo, IA to Florence (Hawkins) and Benjamin Merritt. He served in the U.S. Army and later worked as a refrigeration supervisor for Amana Refrigeration. He was a member of the American Legion and was a perfectionist woodworker. James enjoyed time with his family, grandchildren and his friends, and was an avid Chicago Cubs and the Iowa Hawkeyes fan.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Beverly Merritt; children, Dave (Shelley) Merritt and Susan (Wayne) Baer; grandchildren, Robert (Melodee) Baer, Sara (Tobin) Wyatt, Travis, Emily and Katie Merritt; brother, Charles (Jean) Merritt; sister, Mary Louise Hayden; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Merritt. James was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Matthew Keith “Pete” and Ronald.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Deb (Petrzelka) Henderson
10/12/2016
Dear Bev and Family, I was saddened to read of Jim's passing in the paper. You and Jim were such good neighbors for many years in High Amana. Many great memories. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Sincerely, Deb
Erika Hertel
10/12/2016
Mrs. Merritt and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Erika
Karen Himmelsbach
10/10/2016
Bev & family - I was surprised and saddened to see Jim's obituary in the Gazette. I loved visiting with him all those Fridays in Norway. Always gave us a bad time and always with a smile! My thoughts and prayers go to you all. Know he will be greatly missed.
Mel & Harriet Graesser
10/08/2016
Bev & Family - We were saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Our love and deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.
Craig & Kirche Harman
10/08/2016
Bev, Susan, David and Family - So very sorry to hear about Jim's passing, just found out this Saturday afternoon. Hope all of you are doing well during this difficult time. Just hearing Jim's name makes me smile. Remembering him at all the sporting events, as well as playing golf with him at the Amana Golf Course. Every time I was with Jim, it always evolved into 'badgering/teasing' each other followed by uncontrollable laughing until our stomach's hurt. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Will be praying for you all.
Curly & Anne Klimes
10/06/2016
Bev, Susan, David & Family's. We were sorry to hear about Jim's passing. We will remember the good times at AmanaRefr., the Hawkeyes road trips & of course the card games. Hope the rest of you are doing well. With deepest sympathy. Curly & Anne
Royce and Angie Jones
10/05/2016
Dear Bev,
We were so saddened to hear of Jim's passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so very sorry that we have to be out of town on Saturday at the time of the service. We will be in touch and whenever you need us or if we can do anything for you please let us know. You are such a good neighbor and we appreciate your kindness. God bless and comfort you.
Randy and Susan Sokol
10/04/2016
Bev, David, Sue and families,
So sorry to hear about Jim. Iowa games, the annual weekend to see the Twins play, and so much else. Just was always such a good friend to our dad and the family, miss those times and will always remember the fun. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb & Mike Parr
10/04/2016
Sue, Wayne & family - just want you to know that friends are thinking of you at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Mike & Marti Honke
10/04/2016
Dear Sue and Family, We are sadden to hear about your father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God be with all of you.
Doug & Joan Pauley
10/04/2016
Dear Sue and Wayne,
Just a note to let you know you and your family are in our thoughts and prays. Take Care
Bill & Sharon Harriman
10/03/2016
Bev and family, we just heard of Jim's passing. We are so very sorry for all of you. Remember the good times, Iowa football games, Kansas City Baseball , and happy hour in High. We are leaving this week for Tucson ,so will be in touch later. Take care and many prayers and hugs are being sent your way.