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Theodore Emerson Merriam, 71

Theodore Emerson Merriam, born in Post Falls, Idaho, on Jan. 30, 1948, passed away in Snohomish, Wash., on Nov. 10, 2019.

Ted is survived by his loving wife, Mary, of 26 years; daughters (with former spouse, Linda Gregory) Jennifer (Erich) Djordjevic and Stephanie Hornish; grandsons Shane, Zackery, Alec and Aaron in Illinois and step-children Jeffrey (Seana) Long and Patricia (Tim) Watson; granddaughters Kirby, Brenna, and Cora in Washington; sister, Georgia Trenhaile and nieces Angie (Chad) Ebert and Niki (Miles) Bosworth in Idaho. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eva and Leslie Merriam.

Ted was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and he retired from Verizon in 2010. His outgoing personality fostered many friendships and his adventurous nature gave him room to explore his passions for travel, woodworking and other crafts, including photography and model airplane flying. He also loved working around the homes he shared with Mary, spending time gardening and renovating. Wintering in Roadhaven Resort, in Apache Junction, Ariz., he was a trusted volunteer in the Woodworking Club and was often seen bowling or shooting pool on resort leagues.

A private family gathering will be held around Thanksgiving to celebrate his life. Ted will be interred in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in the spring of 2020. He was loved by so many and will be forever missed.