Sixteenth Generation

9805. Marylyn Gay Merrick was born on 3 October 1937 in Ashton, Fremont Co., Idaho, USA. She appeared in the census in 1940 in Marysville, Fremont Co., Idaho, USA. She died on 29 November 2014 at the age of 77 in Post Falls, Kootenai Co., Idaho, USA. Marylyn was buried in Ephrata Cmtry., Ephrata, Grant Co., Washington, USA. Find A Grave Memorial# 139291200
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Marilyn was raised on a farm by two loving parents, along with eight siblings.

After graduating from North Fremont High School in Ashton, she attended the University of Idaho, where she earned a degree in home economics.

On June 26, 1960, Marilyn married Ladd Alexander Mitchell, whom she referred to as "the nicest man on Earth!". Marilyn and Ladd had two children, Mark Lane and Christa Ann. She later had 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Marilyn's hobbies included sewing, knitting, spinning, writing poetry, playing piano, singing showtunes and dancing with her sweetheart. Marilyn was loved by many for her straightforward, friendly and sincere demeanor.

Lewiston Tribune November 27, 2014

Marylyn Gay Merrick and Ladd Alexander Mitchell were married on 26 June 1960 in Bingham Co., Idaho, USA. Idaho Marriage Index
Name Marilyn Gay Merrick
Event Date 26 Jun 1960
Event Place Bingham, Idaho
Spouse's Name Ladd A. Mitchell
Certificate Number 03277
Ladd Alexander Mitchell was born on 16 August 1933 in Roberts, Jefferson Co., Idaho, USA. He appeared in the census in 1940 in Monteview, Jefferson Co., Idaho, USA. He died on 29 November 2003 at the age of 70 in Ephrata, Grant Co., Washington, USA. Ladd was buried in Ephrata Cmtry., Ephrata, Grant Co., Washington, USA. Son of Dorothy Hawley & Alexander Mitchell Jr
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USA Social Security Death Index
Age 70
Given Name Ladd
Middle Name A
Surname Mitchell
Birth Date 16 Aug 1933
State Idaho
Last Place of Residence Ephrata, Grant, Washington
Previous Residence Postal Code 98823
Event Date 29 Nov 2003
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Find A Grave Memorial# 8395608
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Obit Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 2 Dec 2003, Page A7.
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United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries
Deceased
Name Ladd A Mitchell
Event Type Obituary
Event Date 02 Dec 2003
Event Place Idaho
Gender Male
Age 70
Relationship to Deceased Deceased
Birth Date 16 Aug 1933
Birthplace Roberts, , Idaho
Death Date 29 Nov 2003
Spouse and Children
Marilyn Merrick Mitchell Wife Female
Mark Mitchell Son Male
Christa Davis Child Unknown
Parents and Siblings
Dorothy Hawley Mitchell Parent Unknown
Alexander Or Sandy Mitchell Jr Parent Unknown
Joyce Utz Sister Female
Ruth Bosteder Sister Female
June Gardner Sister Female
Mary Beth Chesnut Sister Female
Sandy Mitchell Brother Male
Leslie Mitchell Brother Male
Larry Mitchell Brother Male
Extended Family
Lori Mitchell Daughter-In-Law Female
Jon Davis Son-In-Law Male
Bethany Granddaughter Female
Aaron Grandson Male
Gabriel Grandson Male
Talitha Granddaughter Female
Gian Grandchild Unknown
Jackson Grandson Male
Anna Granddaughter Female
James Grandson Male
Joe Grandchild Unknown
Others on Record
Pastor Gary Nock Non Relative Male
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United States Census, 1940
Name Ladd Mitchell
Event Place Monteview Election Precinct, Jefferson, Idaho
Gender Male
Age 6
Marital Status Single
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Birthplace Idaho
Birth Year (Estimated) 1934
Last Place of Residence Same House
Alex Mitchell Head M 36 Canada
Dorothy Mitchell Wife F 30 Idaho
Ladd Mitchell Son M 6 Idaho
Joyce Mitchell Daughter F 4 Idaho
Larry Mitchell Son M 2 Idaho
Lesley Mitchell Son M 0 Idaho
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United States Public Records
Name Ladd A Mitchell
Event Date 10 Jan 2005-15 Nov 2007
Event Place Moscow, Idaho
Birth Date 16 Aug 1933
Address Moscow, Idaho 83843
Address Date 10 Jan 2005-15 Nov 2007
2nd Address Ephrata, Washington 98823
2nd Address Date 01 Feb 1998-01 Oct 2007
3rd Address Ephrata, Washington 98823
3rd Address Date 01 May 1992-15 Nov 2007
Possible Relatives Marilyn G Mitchell, Trust Mitchell
Affiliate Identifier 253398358

Marylyn Gay Merrick and Ladd Alexander Mitchell had the following children: