Elizabeth Merkley Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elizabeth Merkley (Bonanza, Oregon), who passed away on March 19, 2018 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She is survived by: her husband Carson Merkley; her sister-in-law Molly Waters of Cottonwood; her children, Sharon Anderson (Mark) of Bismarck, N. D., Sheila McKelvie (Mike) of Lakeview, Matt Merkley (Shaun) of Bonanza, Vince Merkley (Jess) of Reno, Mike Merkley (Cindy) of Fallon and Elizabeth Merkley-Lowry of Klamath Falls; and her grandchildren, Michael Merkley of Bonanza, Caitlyn Merkley of Bonanza, Carson Merkley of Bonanza, Claire Lowry of Bonanza, Madeline Lowry of Bonanza, Mikell Lowry of Bonanza, Klamath Falls, Candice Butcher, Austin Anderson, Will Anderson, Andy Haggerty, Shawn Haggerty, Michaela McKelvie, Jessica Merkley, Brin Merkley, Libby Merkley, Charleigh Merkley, Caleb Merkley, Dodge Merkley, Colin Merkley, Ryan Merkley and Blane Merkley of California. She is also survived by cousins, nephews, nieces and many, many good friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to either: St Pius X Catholic Church, Klamath Falls, OR; St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Bonanza, OR; St. James Catholic Church, Bly, OR.