walt merritt celebration of life presentation
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“Saddened to learn of Walt’s passing. Truly a good guy during our years at the college. He will be missed”
- Carl Sivertsen “RIP Walt…what a great guy”- C. Brooke Jones”
“Likewise, we lose another good one. RIP”
- Grant Ayers
“Thanks for the memories…Walt will be missed.”- Janet Newman Smith
“I am heartbroken to hear this terrible sad news. He was a good friend.”
- Penne Laubenthal
“I am saddened to hear of Walt’s death. It was a pleasure to serve with him on the ASU Alumni Board. My best to Debbie.”
- Carol Malone
“…Walt was tuned into life itself: all things interested him and all tasks were taken on with pride and exuberance. He made a place for himself and cannot be replaced but he can be emulated. Walt, my Brother, you have crossed over Jordan and we shall follow you. We shall try to uphold the constructions you have put together and we shall put some together in your name.”
- Bert Hayes
“…Walt and Debbie played a strong influence
in my younger years by teaching me how to
present myself. They also taught me in my
younger years on how to deal with
adversity.” - Nathan Rodriguez
“RIP. Lots of fun times and memories”
- William Chittenden“Rest in Peace”
- Carol Deming Chenault
“I am grateful for Walt’s friendship and brotherhood. The gatherings of Delt brothers on his farm in 2009 and 2013 were true gifts. Rest peacefully old friend.”
- Tom Mann
“Deeply saddened by the loss of a
classmate.” - Jane Bengsten
“What a wonderful person. So committed to Athens. You will be missed…”
- Carolyn Hall
Honeymoon (1989) 20th Anniversary (2009)