Sharon Maxine Davis Merrifield
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January 6, 1941 ~ March 28, 2014 |
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April 29, 2014 |
 Sharon
Maxine Davis Merrifield passed away on March 28,
2014, at her home near Naples. Services will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, at Trinity
Lutheran Church, Bonners Ferry. Lunch will be
served immediately following at the church.
The committal ceremony of both Elden and Sharon
will commence afterward at Grandview Cemetery.
Sharon Maxine Davis Merrifield was born January
6, 1941, to Elmer R. and Althea F. Davis in
Missoula, Montana. Growing up, she assisted her
parents at the family’s Heath Hotel and
Restaurant, named after her Grandma Heath, in
Martinsdale, Montana. After moving to Columbia
Falls in 1955, Sharon graduated from Columbia
Falls High in 1959.
She lived for a short time in Santa Barbara,
California, but returned to finish nursing
school in Lewistown, Montana, graduating as an
LPN.
She practiced nursing at the hospital in
Whitefish until she was offered a job at the
Boundary County Community Hospital. She made the
move to Bonners Ferry with her two sons, Rodney
and Randy.
After being introduced to Elden Merrifield by
his sister, Elsie, she fell in love and knew she
was here to stay. They were married New Year’s
Eve, December 31, 1966. In addition to Elden
adopting Rodney and Randy as his own, they had
two more children, Patricia and Thomas.
Nearly 15 years ago, Sharon was blessedly
reunited with her first son Curt Hadley, and he
added to the family’s joy.
Elden and Sharon’s unending love for one another
lasted 47 years here on Earth; we are certain
the love is still going strong in Heaven. It
wasn’t long after Elden’s passing on February 12
of this year that he took Sharon’s hand and
brought her home with him. Their love and
commitment to one another was undeniable.
Sharon enjoyed many activities such as camping,
crocheting, crossword puzzles and baking.
Halloween was always extra special for those who
knocked on her door to receive her famous
popcorn balls. There was always a cake, cookies
or goodies to be found when friends and loved
ones came to visit.
A holiday in the Merrifield home just wasn’t a
holiday without Grandma’s lefse and krumkakes.
When major league baseball season began, there
was only one team’s schedule on her fridge … the
Seattle Mariners! Few games were missed. Another
sport that held her attention was basketball.
She was a Gonzaga Bulldogs fan through and
through. Although she loved viewing these sports
on television, her true passion was to spectate
from a Bonners Ferry bleacher in order to see
her beloved grandchildren play any one of many
sports.
Grandma Merrifield was very proud of each of her
22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She
was quite savvy and was able to stay in touch
with each of them via Facebook.
Sharon is survived by her sister, Joann (Doug)
Good of Columbia Falls, Montana; children Curt
(Misty) Hadley of Sagle, Idaho; Rod (Cathie)
Merrifield of West Olive, Michigan; Randy
Merrifield, Patti Nelson and Tom (Robin)
Merrifield, all of Bonners Ferry, as well as by
her numerous grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Sharon was recently preceded in death by her
siblings, Gene Davis, Janet Kaschke, and by her
beloved husband, Elden Merrifield. Life without
her true love was too much to bear. She missed
him dearly.
Although her passing to be with him is
bittersweet, we are all very happy they are
together again … pain free … forever … with the
Lord.
We will see you again, Mom. We love ya, now … |
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