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Walter Merrill Martin

W. Merrill Martin aka Walter Merrill Martin of Bountiful, Utah died Aug. 10, 2024.

He was born Oct. 6, 1940 in Jetersville, Virginia to Ruth Ellen Wright Martin and Mitchell D. Martin, Sr. He had three brothers, Mitchell, Ayer and Paul; and three sisters, Frances, Phyllis and Norma.

He was raised mostly in North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia.

Graduated John Marshall high school, February 1960 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from July 12, 1960 to July 11, 1964. He loved America!

Married Mary Jane Kellum, Feb. 14, 1960, later divorced. Married Karen Vera King, Nov.11, 1967. That marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.

He was converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in April 1967.

Merrill was employed by the U.S. Postal Services for 36 1/2 years in Richmond, Virginia, Logan, Utah and Salt Lake City, Utah. Retired July 29, 2002.

Traveling and sightseeing was a passion and he visited and toured all 50 states, all Canadian Provinces, seven continents and approximately 60 countries.

He always maintained that he grew up in the greatest era in American history i.e. the 1950s.

His most prized possessions were Karen and their sweet daughters, Brenda, Bonnie, Melanie, Christin, Jennifer and Rebecca (Becky).

He was preceded in death by Karen Vera King Martin, his parents, brother, Ayer Sheperd Martin, Phyllis Martin, and Mitchell David Martin.

Survived by Brenda Robison (Kenneth A. Robison), Bonnie Hart, Melanie Forsberg, Christin (Reed) Farnes, Jennifer Martin, and Rebecca (Matt) Vance.

He loved to live a good, healthy and honest life and to provide for his family. Also he tried to be a friend and get along with all he came in contact with and always tried to earn their respect.

Private family services will be held. Funeral Directors: Russon Mortuary