MERVIN B. STUTESMAN
December 31, 1927 ~ March 3, 2016
"Merv was a lover of life and a true humanitarian."
Mervin B. Stutesman, 88, died peacefully at his Vancouver, WA home, surrounded by family on March 3, 2016. He was born Dec. 31, 1927 in Parnell, MO to Eugene and Grace Stutesman.
Merv graduated from Vancouver High School in 1946 and served in the U.S. Army. He took pride in his work at the Camas paper mill, retiring after working 43 years.
Merv was involved in and enjoyed many activities, including golfing, traveling, dancing, sailing, water and snow skiing, bowling, roller skating, movies, darts, chess, pool, and family games and events.
Merv is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sarah; and sons, Dan and Doug (wife Anne). He was especially proud of his grandchildren, Megan and Drake. Other surviving members include his sister, Charlotte; and brothers, Darrel, Jack, Marion, and Jerald.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Pauline; and his brothers, Drex and Harlan.
Funeral Mass is at 11 a.m. on Thurs., March 10, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Vancouver, WA, followed by a reception at noon in the parish hall.
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Dearest Sarah Ken and I were so sorry to hear of Mervs passing.Being around Merv was just plain fun and I will always remember the hilarious times we had mostly in the fifties and more recently at reunions. We love you Sarah and extend our deepest sympathy to you and your wonderfull family.
Ken &margaret (Hale) Trinklein
March 15, 2016
Sarah, no words can express my sympathy for your loss. Merv was a sweet and gentle soul that will be missed by all of us.
Beverly Stachon
March 12, 2016
Dear Sarah, I'm so sorry to hear about Merv. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Peace be with you,
Barbara Charbonneau
Peace
Barbara Charbonneau
March 11, 2016
Sarah, I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Tom McIntosh
March 11, 2016
So sorry to learn of Mervs death. He was an important part of my families cherished memories and will be greatly missed. Merv did so many things. Saturday nights at the Heights Tavern. Bowling for the Heights Cleaners. Shuffle board, golf, birthday parties on New Years eve,but most of all, just being my friend. I always wondered how you have been but I did not want to know when this sad news would come.
Tom McIntosh
March 11, 2016
Having worked side by side with "Merv" for so many years, it was a shock to hear of his passing. He was a work buddy,a friend, and an outstanding person. Jack Barratt Vancouver
March 10, 2016
So sorry for your loss Sarah.
With deepest sympathy. I worked with you at Del Monte.
Karen (Van Vranken) Garcia
Karen Garcia
March 10, 2016
Dear Sarah, I'm sending loving wishes for you at this time. I enjoyed our friendship while at Oxford. I recently moved to The Quarry. I'm wishing you comfort and peace. Carroll Copple-McDaniel
Carroll McDaniel
March 10, 2016
I worked with Mervin in the paper mill for many years and enjoyed his friendship while there . We relived each other as machine tenders and played chess one move per shift--long games. A great guy and friend. may Gods grace comfort you, Sara and family
Don Lutz
March 10, 2016
So sad to hear of Merv's passing. Having grown up in the neighborhood with Merv and Sarah I will always cherish the memories of your family and other neighbors. My mom (Jerry Stewart) shares many stories of Merv and Sarah and I will always cherish those stories and memories. Merv was a good man and will me missed by all those who knew him. Jerry, Dean, Don and Diane Stewart
Jerry Stewart
March 10, 2016
Sorry to here of mervs passing. I knew Merv from club green meadows. I enjoyed playing golf and talking with him he was a very nice man and I will miss him. Randy Jamison
March 9, 2016
Sad to here of mervs passing I knew merv from playing golf with him at club green meadows. I enjoyed playing golf with merv and talking with him. I will miss him Randy jamison
March 9, 2016
Sympathy to Sarah and family. Merv was a great guy, having bowled with him and Sarah in the St Joe's Bowling League many years ago. Prayers to all the family.
Bob and Sheri Doaln
March 9, 2016
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