Merriman, Michael R.



April 17, 1943 - June 1, 2015


A resident of Danville Michael R. Merriman passed away surrounded by family and close friends. He was 72 years old. Michael was born in Menomonie, WI to Rex D. Merriman and Annabelle E. McClelland (Merriman). He is survived by his mother, wife Joann T. Merriman (Dileo), sisters Sharon L. Wamser and Joli A. Baker, sons Michael A. Merriman (wife Bonnie) and Scott C. Merriman (wife Holly), and granddaughters Hailee and Brie Merriman. An adventurous spirit, Michael moved to California in 1964 at age 21. While working in sales at the Oakland Tribune he met wife JoAnn, they wed on December 29, 1971 at St. Isadores Catholic Church in Danville, CA. He earned a BA in Marketing at St. Marys College in Moraga, CA. Michael was a proud and enthusiastic father. The family lived first in San Ramon and moved to Danville in 1985 after building their home with views of Mt. Diablo. Michael was an avid outdoorsman and instilled in his sons a respect and appreciation for nature. He took the family to Blue Lake Springs in Arnold, CA for over thirty years. He enjoyed camping, backpacking, and soccer; and in later years he developed a passion for cycling.Michael had a radiant smile and natural charisma. An employee for nearly eight years at the retirement community Stoneridge Creek in Pleasanton, CA, he established meaningful friendships with coworkers and residents alike. He lived each day of his life with passion until the very end. Just one week before passing he made his final ascent up Mt. Diablo with his eldest son at his side. A mass will be held in his honor at 1:00 pm on June 13, 2015 at Saint Isidores in Danville, CA. A reception for family and friends is to follow. - See more at:

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