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Thomas "Tom" R. Merry
November 24, 1925 ~ April 4, 2017 (age 91) 91 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Lori Sturdevant
April 11, 2017 9:30 AM
Tom was a Dell Rapids stalwart who made his community a better place day by day, year by year through a long life. Condolences to all of you as you say good-bye to a good man and excellent citizen.
Message from Larry Hoyme
April 9, 2017 9:44 AM
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. He was a very special person and a pillar of the Dell Rapids community.
A candle was lit by Larry Hoyme
on April 9, 2017 9:36 AM
A candle was lit by Marv and Jan Nelson. Tom was a light to our world and church
on April 8, 2017 10:12 PM
A Beautiful In Blue was sent on April 8, 2017
Deepest sympathy to your family. -The Entringer Family Pat, Aaron, Abbie, Ana, Brian, Dee, Meredith & Summit
Message from LuAnn (Merry) Johnson
April 8, 2017 10:39 AM
My thoughts and prayers are you as you mourn and celebrate Tom's life. He will be greatly missed BUT cherish the memories!
A candle was lit by Brenda Johnson Bergum
on April 8, 2017 10:31 AM
Max and family. Sorry for the loss of your dad. The Yankees have lost a great fan. May he Rest In Peace.
Max and family. Sorry for the loss of your dad. The Yankees have lost a great fan. May he Rest In Peace.
A candle was lit by Rose Kringen Lance
on April 8, 2017 1:15 AM
Message from Rose Kringen Lance
April 8, 2017 1:07 AM
Susan, Max and Ray,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this sad time. God bless you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this sad time. God bless you all.
Message from Oscar and Arlene Emly
April 7, 2017 5:11 PM
How wonderful it would be with Tom and Judy's extended family this weekend. We have some wonderful cherished memories,
We are in a retirement home in Tacoma with Ken and his family now, and are doing fine.
Our deepest sympathy are with you in these coming days. Oscar and Arlene Emly
We are in a retirement home in Tacoma with Ken and his family now, and are doing fine.
Our deepest sympathy are with you in these coming days. Oscar and Arlene Emly
A candle was lit by Kimberly
on April 7, 2017 4:23 PM
Message from Robert Hovde
April 7, 2017 2:39 PM
Dear Max and Cheryl,
My thoughts are with you . I know what you are going through,
Time goes on, the clock ticks
and soon we will all be together again.
Bless you
Robert Hovde
My thoughts are with you . I know what you are going through,
Time goes on, the clock ticks
and soon we will all be together again.
Bless you
Robert Hovde
Message from Scott Chamley
April 7, 2017 2:13 PM
Dear Merry Family, so sorry to hear about your dads passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you.
Sincerely,
Scott & Marie Chamley
Sincerely,
Scott & Marie Chamley
Message from Pete Mack
April 7, 2017 9:17 AM
Max and Cheryl, you are in my thoughts and prayers in the passing of your Dad
A candle was lit by Pete Mack
on April 7, 2017 9:15 AM
Message from Kristin (Wildermuth) Robinson
April 7, 2017 8:33 AM
I was extremely saddened to hear about Tom's passing. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. The world is less beautiful without Tom in it.
Message from Jan (Schmidt) Bot
April 6, 2017 4:44 PM
Another amazing person who was synonymous with anyone hearing "Dell Rapids" has left our presence. Yet, he and Judy have left their mark on the community in numerous ways! May all of you be comforted by your many memories, your family and friends and your belief in life eternal. My sympathy to you!
A candle was lit by Jim, Jill, Morgan and Stephanie
on April 6, 2017 12:08 PM
A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was sent on April 6, 2017
There will never be another like Mr. Merry. I will forever cherish my memories of him teaching me to drive a stick shift, grabbing dinner at the "Flying J", and his consistent ability to satisfy my sweet-tooth with a tootsie pop. He will be very missed. My love to you all, Courtney Binnie
A candle was lit by Teri Ruth (Hummel)
on April 6, 2017 11:33 AM
Message from Jill (Huwe) Davis
April 6, 2017 10:50 AM
Tom was always smiling and giving out hugs. I will remember his kind gestures such as taking DQ Blizzard orders for all of the lifeguards working at the pool on hot summer days. What a guy!
Message from Jerry Even
April 6, 2017 10:24 AM
Tom Merry--what an example on how to live life! Max-sad now but you and your brother and sister have a lot to celebrate about your Dad's life. Peace be with you.
A FEATHERY PALM PLANT was sent on April 6, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ardis Munk and Family
Message from Irene Strong
April 6, 2017 9:42 AM
My deepest sympathy in the passing of your wonderful dad and our friend Tom. He meant so much to so many and created many happy memories we will cherish forever. Irene
Message from Jennifer and Don Huwe
April 6, 2017 9:15 AM
Max, Cheryl, Ray, Sue, Graeme,
Our condolences with the loss of your Dad. We remember what a supporter of Quarrier athletics he was and the staff at the Dell's swimming pool over the years. May he have eternal rest and peace in his heavenly home.
Our condolences with the loss of your Dad. We remember what a supporter of Quarrier athletics he was and the staff at the Dell's swimming pool over the years. May he have eternal rest and peace in his heavenly home.
A candle was lit by Don Z
on April 6, 2017 9:12 AM
So sorry to hear of your loss Thessalonians 4-17
So sorry to hear of your loss Thessalonians 4-17
A candle was lit by Grace Schwebach Hoil
on April 5, 2017 10:12 PM
Message from lyle and Verla Sturdevant
April 5, 2017 9:04 PM
Many blessings to all your family during these difficult days.
Whenever we saw Tom over the years since we moved from Dell Rapids he
always had a big smile and happy to visit!! We also remember your family
coming out to the Dairy Queen the last night we were in business!
Love, Lyle and Verla Sturdevant
Many blessings to all your family during these difficult days.
Whenever we saw Tom since we left Dell Rapids 42 years ago he had a big
smile and enjoyed visiting!! Your family came to the Dairy Queen the very last
night we were in business in Oct. 1969!! Precious memories!!
Whenever we saw Tom over the years since we moved from Dell Rapids he
always had a big smile and happy to visit!! We also remember your family
coming out to the Dairy Queen the last night we were in business!
Love, Lyle and Verla Sturdevant
Many blessings to all your family during these difficult days.
Whenever we saw Tom since we left Dell Rapids 42 years ago he had a big
smile and enjoyed visiting!! Your family came to the Dairy Queen the very last
night we were in business in Oct. 1969!! Precious memories!!
Message from Ann Forsch Timmons
April 5, 2017 7:40 PM
Sincere and deepest sympathy to each one of you. I think you know what an important part the entire Merry family meant in my young life. I hold all of you up in prayer and with gratitude for the stabilizing force you all were for me.
May Tom Merry rest in peace, and God's Eternal Light shine upon him, until we are all together again in heaven.
May Tom Merry rest in peace, and God's Eternal Light shine upon him, until we are all together again in heaven.
Message from Mike Hoffman family
April 5, 2017 7:31 PM
We are praying for you Max and family please accept our condolences in this time of loss
Message from Mike Hoffman family
April 5, 2017 7:31 PM
We are praying for you Max and family please accept our condolences in this time of loss
Message from Hollie Kuntz (Dearduff)
April 5, 2017 6:56 PM
I have the most wonderful and beautiful memories of not only Tom but Judy as well. I spent lots of weekends, and evening doing puzzles, eating popcorn and playing board games at their house. Tom took me golfing for the first and taught me how to drive a golf cart. Though our school Tom was always at every home sporting event and even stepped in a few times for me on parents night while my parents were out of town.
He was an amazing man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
He was an amazing man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
A candle was lit by Jennifer and Jesse Hartman
on April 5, 2017 6:43 PM
A candle was lit by MJ Marsh Gannon
on April 5, 2017 4:35 PM
Thoughts and Prayers for you and your family -
Max & Cheryl
Thoughts and Prayers for you and your family -
Max & Cheryl
A candle was lit by Doug Chamley
on April 5, 2017 4:30 PM
I'm thinking of all of you at this time of Tom's passing. I know that Tom and my dad, along with Ron Peterson and many more will be celebrating the life of our Lord Jesus Christ and their new lives together in His glory. My prayers are for your comfort and peace while we are waiting to meet one another in the heavenly realm and be forever joined with our loved ones. Wish I could be there to personally give my condolences and greetings. God bless you all.
I'm thinking of all of you at this time of Tom's passing. I know that Tom and my dad, along with Ron Peterson and many more will be celebrating the life of our Lord Jesus Christ and their new lives together in His glory. My prayers are for your comfort and peace while we are waiting to meet one another in the heavenly realm and be forever joined with our loved ones. Wish I could be there to personally give my condolences and greetings. God bless you all.
A candle was lit by Doug Chamley
on April 5, 2017 4:26 PM
A candle was lit by MJ Marsh Gannon
on April 5, 2017 4:20 PM
Message from Pam Sandro and Community Blood Bank
April 5, 2017 1:37 PM
Our prayers and thoughts to you Max and your family in your loss
A candle was lit by Sandy( Bortnem) & Duane Sakry
on April 5, 2017 12:49 PM
A candle was lit by Beth Jerman
on April 5, 2017 10:40 AM
A candle was lit by Verlyn and Janice Van Holland
on April 5, 2017 9:40 AM
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