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Personal note from Frank's Family

Frank lived a long beautiful life. Frank was kind, generous, funny, selfless, and loving. He lived in life as he died, with dignity and at peace. We were so lucky to have him home, if just for one more week, before he passed.

We will miss his southern drawl, his funny stories and sayings...we will miss him yelling at the Seahawks or Mariners to 'come on!' or 'get the ball!!...' we will miss his out of tune singing to his favorite country songs...we will miss his newly knitted scarves, hats, etc...we will miss sharing our triumphs or defeats with him...we will miss his unwavering love and devotion...we will miss him, so very much.

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Obituary

Frank Eugene Merrin, of Tacoma, WA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 19th, 2019. Frank passed away peacefully in his home just a few days after celebrating his 84th birthday.

Frank was born 1 of 7 children on October 13th, 1935, in Lexington, Kentucky, to William and Nellie Merrin. After graduating high school, he served with the United States Air Force as a medic in a Louisiana military hospital. Shortly after …

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Memorial events are private

At the request of Frank, his family will have private memorials to scatter his ashes at the places his loved most. In the near future, he will be laid to rest on beautiful Mt. Rainier, in the hopes that you will look up at the mountain from time to time and think of him. He also wished to be laid to rest at sea, in the Pacific Ocean. Please share your thoughts, prayers, stories, and love on this page to preserve Frank's memory forever.

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Memories & condolences

My heart goes out to my family. Frank touched our hearts in a big way. Abby and I will miss Frank so much. I love you g…
My heart goes out to my family. Frank touched our hearts in a big way. Abby and I will miss Frank s…
My heart goes out to my family. Frank touched our hearts in a bi…
I wished I would’ve known him he must have been a very humble person...Prayers to you all 🙏
I wished I would’ve known him he must have been a very humble person...Prayers to you all 🙏
I wished I would’ve known him he must have been a very humble pe…
Frank always knew how to make someone smile. Growing up he would tell us daycare kids stories. Pamela and Frank always …
Frank always knew how to make someone smile. Growing up he would tell us daycare kids stories. Pame…
Frank always knew how to make someone smile. Growing up he would…

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Born

October 13th, 1935
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Passed away

October 19th, 2019
Tacoma, WA, USA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Tacoma Mausoleum & Mortuary
Funeral services provided by

Tacoma Mausoleum & Mortuary

Hospice care provided by

CHI Franciscan

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