David Merritt
Merritt, David R., of St. Louis passed on October 7 at age 56. Awesome and loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Memorial services Monday October 11 at 10am Faith Community Church, House Springs, MO. Open invitation to share thoughts and memories welcome during service. Memorial donations may be made to National Kidney Foundation 10803 Olive Blvd., Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63141.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Pat and Family,
It is with the heaviest of hearts that this day has come for you, as well as so many others that David touched, maybe David knew them well, or maybe it was that smile he gave a passing baby and said a quick Hallelujah for, or he saw a troubled soul and stopped what he was doing to see if he could help and give of himself, or that lost Democrat he just knew he could bring into the light. Yours and each of those will never be the same again because of David. I knew David for over 35 years and even though there were many years in between some of the visits we always seemed to pick up right where we left off. I have chosen to look at the memories and events of people’s lives as books, some books are drama, some are history making, horror, adventure and some sci-fi, or Love stories. When I sit back and I often do, and read the book of David Merritt I find myself taken back in time when his health was great, his laugh was loud and his Karate’ kicks deadly, we laughed and had so much fun and yes there was some tears shared as well. His book is a wonderful read and I shall often sit back and read it over and over again and the part that will be most read is that of how big his heart was and how his true love of others changed lives for the better.
Judy and I both want you to know that as long as we are both here we will be by your side as needed whenever. May Peace and strength be your constant companion.
Love
Pat & Family – It was a sunny day in the summer of 1961 when we moved into our new house on Glen Owen Drive and became Dave’s new next door neighbors. I was five and he was 7. We hit it off right away and began a friendship that has lasted a life time. My memories will always hold dear those childhood days and the countless times we spent together doing every imaginable things kids could do together having a good time that didn’t include gaming systems or home computers, since they weren’t invented yet. As we grew older and met new friends along the way and got involved in different areas of our lives, not to mention getting married and raising families, Dave always found a way to not let his friend get too far away from him. He was one of those rare individuals that knew how important life was and how short our time is here, and he wasn’t about to let anything or anybody stop him from keeping close relationships with all who were near and dear to his heart as all his close friends can attest to.
Dave was as faithful a friend as you will ever find. He was born with a competitive spirit and was always strong willed, fearless and took on whatever life dished out. You could be confident he would have beaten this last foe if it would only have given him half a chance. I will cherish the memories of all the times we shared and all the conversations we had over the years, and will miss the minimum six emails he sent me every day at work. He was a good man and you can be proud to know he was loved and respected by so many, including my wife Pam & our two boys. Our hearts go out to you and we pray you are comforted by your fondest memories of Dave, and his faith in you and in our Lord Jesus Christ. We’ll always be here to help you when you need us.
May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Dave and I graduated high school together. In our 20’s &
30’s, we played on a softball
team together and had many fun
times together both on and off the field. I returned home
some years later and was ata bar one night and ran into Dave. I hadn’t seen him in over 10 years and yet he treated me like we had just talked the day before, that’s how he was, quick to smile and
show you how glad he was to see you. To his family, I sincerely hope your grief is short and your wonderful memories of Dave stay with you forever.
Bob Fritz
I have not seen Dave since we were in our 20’s but the old “Glen Owen” gang made all of our teenage years an experience none of us will forget. My sincere condolences to his family. He was a good person and always fun to be around. Know that he will be missed.
All of our thoughts and prayers to go out to David’s family,friends, and loved ones. May the lord bring peace and the warth of his healing power to mend your broken hearts.
I am bill’s mom.
As he & dave were growing up Dave spent munch time in our house next dor. He was like one of mine.
I lved his mom. a great lady .
And I love David.
May the Lord comfort his family as only He ca. Dave will be sorely missed.
From everyone at Everbrite, LLC Installation Services Department we send our deepest condolences. Though we have never met David in person his drive to always make one see the positive in a negative was a growing catch into my own personal life. He made me smile via email and I will miss reading his messages.