Charles Merrill
Cruser
"Merrill"
Our beloved Merrill passed away June 4, 2010 at age 102. Born September 6, 1907 in Fairview, Utah, son of Joseph and Olga Anna Cox Cruser. Married Clara Reeder January 2, 1934 in the Salt Lake Temple; she preceded him in death. Married Omagene Wells; later divorced.
He served in many church callings including Bishop for eight years and served a mission with Clara to the London South Mission. He was a farmer and educator and was a member of the Centenarian Club.
Survived by children: Lynn (Sharon) Cruser, Ogden; DeAnna (Richard) Holt, West Valley City; Jess (Ruth) Cruser, LaVerkin; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister, Zola Forsgren, Idaho Falls, ID and sister-in-law, Letty E. Reeder, Logan. Also preceded in death by parents; two brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 12, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at the Jordan North 6th Ward, 3836 West 4100 South. Viewings will be held Friday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Saturday at the church, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Brigham City Cemetery.