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Merril Jay Duffin
10 Jul 1937 – 14 Oct 2017
| Birth | 10 Jul 1937 |
| Death | 14 Oct 2017 |
| Cemetery | Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery Idaho Falls , Bonneville County , Idaho , USA |
| Added by | SMS on 20 Sep 2020 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184306013 |
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Bio
Born to Karl and Wanda Duffin, Merril was the third of seven children. Merril grew up on a family farm in Aberdeen working with his father and siblings. From these experiences he developed a love of the outdoors. Merril spent many hours hunting and fishing with his brothers, LaMar and Grant. Merril also enjoyed cars and would spend his free time repairing engines. Merril attended Aberdeen High School where he was actively involved in varsity football, basketball, and baseball. He was a letterman in each sport. After graduating from Aberdeen High he majored in Metrology at Utah Electrical College, Merril began his career working at Sperry Rand Corporation where he met Patricia Tschaggeny. They were sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple on August 31, 1960. Merril’s career took him to various cities throughout the west before settling in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Merril and Pat had five children. The couple later divorced. Merril worked at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory near Idaho Falls. Following his retirement from the Laboratory, he traveled extensively, working as a consultant throughout the United States. Later, Merril met and married Caroline Shaunna Thompson. The couple lived in Idaho Falls, spending their time in the community garden. Merril was always eager to share his harvest with family and friends. Merril and Shaunna also shared an interest in vitamins and essential oils. Survivors beside Caroline included: children, and Shaunna’s six children. He is also survived by his siblings, Renae (Dale) Pelo of Orem, UT, Grant (Laurelle) Duffin of Brigham City, UT, Elaine (Dan) Rasmussen of St. George, UT, LaNell Duffin of Idaho Falls, fifteen of his grandchildren and nineteen of Shaunna’s grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Merril Jay Duffin Jr., brother, LarMar Duffin, and sister, Beth Duffin. Funeral Services held October 23rd at Ammon 23rd Ward, 4030 John Adams Parkway. Bishop Isaac Simpson officiated.
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