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     Marguerite Maxine Merry was born on 24 November 1921 at Riena, Missouri.² She was the daughter of Anderson Hoyt Merry and Pearl Ada Fellows.¹ Marguerite Maxine Merry married Arthur Drain Spurling Jr. on 26 May 1940 at Missouri. Marguerite Maxine Merry died on 11 November 2018 at Mexico, Audrain Co., Missouri, at age 96.² She was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Mexico, Audrain Co., Missouri.² She lived in January 1997 at Mexico, Audrain Co., Missouri.³

From an undated newspaper:

Marguerite Maxine (Merry) Spurling, 96, of Mexico, died on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the King’s Daughters Home, where she resided.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev. Tresia Griffith officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.

Visitation is Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Marguerite Maxine (Merry) Spurling was born on November 24, 1921 to Anderson and Pearl (Fellows) Merry at home in Riena, Missouri. She was one of seven children: Rose Pemberton, Violet Sucher, Iris Lowery, Fern Minor, Jack Merry, and Howard Merry. They preceded her in death along with her parents.

Marguerite grew up on a farm near Centralia, Missouri. She married A.D. Spurling on May 26, 1940, one day after graduating from Centralia High School. They were married for 63 years. He preceded her in death in 2004. Marguerite and A.D. lived on a farm north of Mexico from 1944 until they moved to town in 1996. They had three children: Maxine (Carl) Ensor, A.D. (Betty Ann) Spurling, Jr., and Glenda (Rick) Wilson. Maxine, Carl and Glenda all preceded her in death.

Mrs. Spurling was always busy from sun up to sun down. She had a garden and raised chickens and had eggs. She spent many hours canning vegetables and meat to provide for her family. She drove tractors and combines alongside her husband. She also helped rake, bale and buck bales.

Marguerite worked at Mattingly’s and Woolworth’s dime stores in Mexico. She was also active in Carter Cavaliers 4H Club, where her children were members. She and A.D. made and quilted many quilts together. She made each of her grandchildren a quilt at high school graduation. In later years, she started embroidering tea towels. She donated many to various auctions, sold some, and gave many sets as gifts.

She attended Littleby Methodist Church until it closed and then attended Bethel Methodist Church until it closed. She then joined Bethel Presbyterian Church.

Marguerite and A.D. always sat right next to each other when they went anywhere in their truck or car. Everyone knew who it was when they came down the road. A.D. would drive and she would be nuzzled up right next to him.

She leaves behind one son, A.D. “Jr” (Betty Ann) Spurling of Mexico; seven grandchildren, Richard (Julie) Ensor and Robert (Tami) Ensor, both of Paris, Chad (Debbie) Spurling and Craig (Nora) Spurling, both of Mexico, Charla (Jose) Urioste of Merida Yucatan, Mexico, Teresa (Doug) Walters of Wytheville, VA, and Tammy (Todd) Sullivan of Parrish, FL; 17 great-grandchildren, Justin (Emily) Ensor of Ames, IA, Kathryn Ensor, Luke Ensor, Bryce Ensor, Brant Ensor, Brie Ensor, all of Paris, Ryan Spurling, Matt Spurling, Eric Spurling, Makayla Spurling, Caitlyn Spurling, all of Mexico, Marina Urioste and Mitchell Urioste, both of Merida Yucatan, Mexico, Jacqueline (Derrick) Holman of Winterhaven, FL, Austin Sullivan, Jacob Sullivan, Mackenzie Sullivan, all of Parrish, FL; and one great-great-grandson, Noah Holman, of Winterhaven, FL.

Memorial donations may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church or the King’s Daughters Home, where she resided. All may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.

She lived on 1 August 2000 at Mexico, Audrain Co., Missouri.

     Martha Iris Merry was born on 1 May 1924 at Missouri.² She was the daughter of Anderson Hoyt Merry and Pearl Ada Fellows.¹ Martha Iris Merry was born on 28 May 1925 at Missouri. She married Luke Belcher Lowery Jr. circa 1945. Martha Iris Merry died on 7 August 2003 at Moberly, Randolph Co., Missouri, at age 79.² She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri.² She lived in January 1997 at Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri.³ Her Social Security Number was 488245526 in 2003. She lived on 1 August 2000 at Moberly, Randolph Co., Missouri.

     Violet Marie Merry was born on 14 September 1916 at Centralia, Boone Co., Missouri.² She was the daughter of Anderson Hoyt Merry and Pearl Ada Fellows.¹ Violet Marie Merry married Anthony Joseph Sucher Jr. on 9 October 1941 at Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri. Violet Marie Merry died on 23 March 2007 at Centreville, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 90.² She was buried on 13 April 2007 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., Virginia.² She lived in January 1997 at Alexandria, Virginia.³

     Wallace Lee Merry was born on 14 September 1926.² He was the son of Anderson Hoyt Merry and Pearl Ada Fellows.¹ Wallace Lee Merry married Ida LaVonna Forshee on 2 October 1947. Wallace Lee Merry died on 20 September 1972 at age 46.² He was buried at Delphos Cemetery, Delphos, Ottawa Co., Kansas, PLOT Section 3, Lot 418.²

     Cindy Lou Merz is the daughter of Robert Lee Merz and Shirley Bonney. Cindy Lou Merz married Robert Forsythe.

     David Lynn Merz is the son of Herman John Merz and Geraldine Purdy. David Lynn Merz married Lois Marie Waldo on 23 December 1961 at Corvallis, Bend Co., Oregon.

     Herman John Merz was born on 16 July 1894 at Harbor, Curry Co., Oregon.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Merz and Sophia Guyer. Herman John Merz married Geraldine Purdy, daughter of William Hopkins Purdy and Anna Christiansen, on 2 September 1925 at Salem, Marion Co., Oregon.³ Herman John Merz died on 12 March 1976 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon, at age 81.^4,1 He was buried on 16 March 1976 at Ada Cemetery, Ada, Lane Co., Oregon.^1,5 He lived in 1960 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon. His Social Security Number was 540-44-8209. Issued in Oregen in 1955. Social Security Death Index (b- 16Jul1894 d- Mar1976).

The following obituary from The Siuslaw News (Florence, Oregon), on March 18, 1976, page 6, column 4.
Herman John Merz of 369 Juniper Street, Florence, died March 12. He was born in Harbor, Ore., July 16, 1894, and was united in marriage to Geraldine Purdy in Turner, Ore., September 2, 1925. In 1928 he move to Ada, Ore., where he and his wife owned and operated a dairy ranch for 27 years. After the sale of the dairy ranch, the couple pioneered again, this time on a beef ranch on Ford Fraser, British Columbia, Canada. This they owned and operated for 12 years after the sale of which they returned to their home in Florence.
Surviving are his wife, Geraldine; two sons, Robert L. Merz of Florence and David L. Merz of Fort Fraser, British Columbia, Canada; two daughters, Mrs. B.W. (Marilyn) Adkins of Fairfax, Virginia and Mrs. G.A. (Karen) Christensen of San Jose, CA; one sister, Mrs. Amelia M. Thorne of Coos Bay, Ore; ten grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Mar. 16 at 1:30 p.m. in the Riverside Chapel, with Pastor Bernard Plumb officiating. Private interment will follow in the Ada Cemetery, Ada, Ore.¹

     John Russell Merz was born on 21 September 1953 at Oregon.^1,2 He was the son of Robert Lee Merz and Shirley Bonney. John Russell Merz died on 18 October 1990 at Alaska at age 37.² He was buried at Fir Grove Cemetery, Ada, Lane Co., Oregon.²

     Joseph Merz was born on 11 July 1847 at Switzerland. He married Sophia Guyer. Joseph Merz died on 4 January 1915 at Langlois, Curry Co., Oregon, at age 67. He was buried at Denmark Cemetery, Langlois, Curry Co., Oregon.¹

     Julie Ann Merz is the daughter of Robert Lee Merz and Shirley Bonney. Julie Ann Merz married Norbert Hart.

     Karen Margaret Merz is the daughter of Herman John Merz and Geraldine Purdy. Karen Margaret Merz married Gerald Albert Christensen on 18 March 1962 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon.

     Laura Lee Merz is the daughter of Robert Lee Merz and Shirley Bonney.

     Linda Dianne Merz is the daughter of David Lynn Merz and Lois Marie Waldo. Linda Dianne Merz married Brian Earl Whipker on 25 June 1988 at Fort Fraser, British Columbia, Canada.

     Marilyn Joan Merz is the daughter of Herman John Merz and Geraldine Purdy. Marilyn Joan Merz married Bertrand W. Adkins on 10 December 1958 at Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.¹

     Paul Gordon Merz is the son of Robert Lee Merz and Shirley Bonney. Paul Gordon Merz married Chris (?)

     Robert Lee Merz was born on 7 October 1926 at Bandon, Coos Co., Oregon.^1,2,3 He was the son of Herman John Merz and Geraldine Purdy. Robert Lee Merz married Shirley Bonney on 4 March 1951 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon. Robert Lee Merz died on 21 September 2020 at Dunes City, Lane Co., Oregon, at age 93.^2,3 He was buried at Fir Grove Cemetery, Ada, Lane Co., Oregon.³ He graduated in 1944 at Siuslaw High School, Florence, Lane Co., Oregon.² He lived in 1993 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon.

Robert Merz
10/07/1926 - 09/21/2020
Robert Lee Merz passed away September 21, 2020 in Dunes City, Oregon. He was born on October 7, 1926 in Bandon, Oregon to Herman and Geraldine (Purdy) Merz and was the eldest of four children. Bob moved with his parents from Langlois, Oregon to Ada when he was a year old. His family owned and operated Alderwold Dairy on Fiddle Creek. Bob attended "Knowledge Knob", a one-room school on Fiddle Creek Road through the 8th grade and attended Siuslaw High School in Florence, where he was Student Body President and Valedictorian when he graduated in 1944. Bob's skill in leadership and public service was apparent at an early age. He was involved in Grange, Future Farmers of America and 4H as he grew up. Also apparent was his natural ability in music and anything to do with math and numbers. He could play any instrument he picked up, once he figured out how it worked. His mathematical genius led him during his career as a self-taught engineer and later, with his interest in geology he taught himself the art of faceting gemstones. Bob attended University of Oregon studying Business Administration.

Bob met Shirley Bonney in 1950 and they married in 1951. The Merzes started their family in 1952, having five children who were all raised in Florence and attended Siuslaw Schools. Bob and Shirley ran a successful logging, road building and property development business for 40 years. Projects include Little Woahink and Siltcoos Lake Dams, parking areas at Sea Lion Caves, Enchanted Valley roads, dozens of homesites and miles and miles of roads around western Lane County. He was an equipment operator for Champion International and Jensen Drilling before his retirement in 1987.

Bob served his community in many roles through the years starting with Siuslaw School Board, on which he served for 12 years; four as Chairman. Bob was instrumental in the district's acquisition of 90 acres of land at the north side of Florence and the long-range plan of having a cluster of schools which facilitated ease of transportation and food service. That goal reached fruition and is one of Bob's most impactful community achievements. Bob served on the Lane County Planning Commission, State Boundary Board, and State Scenic Area Board. He ran for the State Legislature in 1968.

Bob was a charter member of the Florence Elks Club, belonged to the Siuslaw Rod and Gun Club, Siuslaw Booster Club, Civic Theater, Ada Grange and Oregon Faceters Guild. Bob served on steering committees for Siuslaw Public Library and Peace Harbor Hospital, helping to bring those dreams to reality. Bob's involvement and dedication to the community has impacted each of his children, instilling an attitude of service and responsibility for community and world.

Bob led a long and remarkable life, overcoming the obstacles placed on him when he survived polio at age 13. He and Shirley shared a love for the outdoors and their family together for nearly 70 years. Bob is survived by his wife Shirley, his sisters Marilyn Merz Adkins of Florence and Karen Merz Christensen of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, brother David Merz (wife Lois) of Cold Stream, British Columbia, son Paul Merz (Chris) of Charleston, OR, daughter Laura Merz of Florence, daughter Julie Hart (Norbert) of Browns Valley, CA, daughter Cindy Forsythe (Robert) of Dunes City, grandchildren Andrea Merz, Evan Merz, Tony Hart (Kelsey), Chris Hart, Heidi Hart Diamond (Jesse), Aaron Nicholson, and Carrie Nicholson Gillies (Tom), great-grandchildren Eisley and Easton Hyde, Emma Diamond and Matthew Hart. Son John preceded him in death in 1990.

Remembrances in lieu of flowers may be made to Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Lane County at P.O. Box 739, Florence, OR 97439.Please sign the guest book at www.registerguard.com/legacy

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Published by Eugene Register-Guard from Sep. 24 to Sep. 27, 2020.² Robert in Florence-Oregon 1987, according to mother's obituary. He lived in 1960 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon.

     James Meskimen married Sandra L. Maurer, daughter of Louis George Maurer and Lois Ferne Branson.

     Brailey Rae Messinger is the daughter of David Martin Messinger and DaNette Kay Warfel. Brailey Rae Messinger married Dalton James Nelson in June 2017.

     David Martin Messinger married DaNette Kay Warfel, daughter of David Eugene Warfel and Sandra Jane Smith.¹

     Kobie Jo Messinger is the daughter of David Martin Messinger and DaNette Kay Warfel. Kobie Jo Messinger married Wesley Gasner on 14 August 2021.

     Rylee Paige Messinger is the daughter of David Martin Messinger and DaNette Kay Warfel.

     Annie Lynn Metcalf is the daughter of Billy Mord Metcalf and Aileen Mae Munter.

     Billy Matthew Metcalf is the son of Billy Mord Metcalf and Aileen Mae Munter.

     Billy Mord Metcalf was born on 2 April 1930.¹ He married Aileen Mae Munter, daughter of Otto Alton Munter and Philomene Angelia Dupuis, on 22 February 1972 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho. Billy Mord Metcalf and Aileen Mae Munter were divorced on 24 April 1987 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana. Billy Mord Metcalf died on 30 June 1999 at Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, at age 69.¹ He was buried at Melrose Abbey Memorial Park, Anaheim, Orange Co., California.¹

     Brenda Metcalf is the daughter of Billy Mord Metcalf and Aileen Mae Munter.

     Marc Metcalf is the son of Billy Mord Metcalf and Aileen Mae Munter.

     Elizabeth Methvin married Samuel Hearne, son of William Hearne and Elizabeth (?).

     Bryan Fred Mettler is the son of Charles Egbert Mettler Sr. and Barbara Joyce Olds.

     Charles Egbert Mettler Jr. is the son of Charles Egbert Mettler Sr. and Barbara Joyce Olds. Charles Egbert Mettler Jr. married Suzanne (?)

     Charles Egbert Mettler Sr. was born on 5 January 1929 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York.^1,2 He was the son of Egbert Sears Mettler and Marion Josephine Brewer. Charles Egbert Mettler Sr. married Barbara Joyce Olds on 28 May 1950 at First Methodist Church, Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York.^1,2 Charles Egbert Mettler Sr. died on 14 October 2022 at Highland Hospital, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, at age 93.² He lived in April 2003 at Dansville, Livingston Co., New York.

Obituary of Charles E. Mettler Sr.

Dansville- Charles E. Mettler Sr., age 93, passed away Friday October 14, 2022, at Highland Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. He was born in Ithaca, NY on January 5, 1929, a son of the late Egbert and Marion Brewer Mettler. On May 28, 1950, he was married to the former Barbara Olds Mettler who survives. Chuck was a US Navy WWII veteran serving on the USS Philippine Sea from 1946 to 1948. During his tour of duty, he became a Shellback (a sailor who "Crosses the Line" of the equator). He was a member of the Daniel Goho Post # 87 of the American Legion, and the Loyal Order of the Moose #1130 both of Dansville. In his free time, he enjoyed time with family, watching baseball and supporting his children and grandchildren at their sporting events and collecting hats. He started his career as a hardware salesman for Rose, Kimball and Baxter in Elmira, before becoming regional sales manager for Cotter and Company. He was part owner of I-Deal Lumber and Hardware Company in Dansville, before finishing his career as a buyer for Smith Lumber and Hardware Company in Lakeville. Surviving in addition to his wife of 72 years Barbara, are, two sons, Charles (Suzanne) Mettler Jr., and Bryan Mettler (Laurie Berthold), a daughter Cynthia (Kevin) Davis; a brother Douglas Mettler, grandchildren Sara (Adam) Frank, Kevin (Elise) Mettler, Cameron (Annabelle) Davis, Curtis (Lexie) Davis and Carter Davis, great-grandchildren Olivia and Caroline Frank and Connor Mettler. A family service will be held on Tuesday October 18 followed Celebration of Life reception from 4 to 7 pm for family and friends at the Dansville Foursquare Church 49 West Ave., Arrangements are by the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc, 271 Main St., Dansville, Online remembrances may be left at HindleFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Myers Cancer Center at UR/Noyes Memorial Hospital, 111 Clara Barton St., Dansville, NY 14437 or JDRF.org.

https://hindlefuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1062/Charles-Mettler-Sr/obituary.html
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/charles-mettler-obituary?id=36812881.²