Merrill C. Oaks Obituary
We bid farewell to Merrill C. Oaks of Vernal, Utah, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 30, 2024 at the age of 88. Merrill touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merrill C. Oaks to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd E. Oaks M. D. and Stella Harris Oaks. He is survived by: his children, Dallin and Evelyn; his uncle Dr. L. Weston Oaks; his wife Josephine Ann Christensen; his children, Kathleen (James G. McLaren), Julianna (Howard B. Gee), Amy Jo (Lance N. Long), Gregory Merrill (Susan McDougal), Marlo McKay (Elaine Judd), Tarali (David Rail), Leticia (David M. Strong) and Dana Christensen Sterling (Anna Morgan); and his siblings, Dallin H. Oaks (Kristen McMain) and Evelyn (Lyman Moody). He is also survived by 42 grandchildren and a growing number of great-grandchildren.
Viewing was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Saturday, January 4th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Foxhill Ward (200 Eagle Ridge Dr, North Salt Lake, UT 84054). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Stella H. Oaks Foundation (Stellahoaks.org).
