Wallace Gene Merriott

Wallace "Gene" Merriott was born on March 3, 1945 in Oxnard, California to Jack and Lydia Merriott. Excelling in math and science, he entered into service with the U.S. Navy where Nuclear Engineering took him to the University of Idaho. There, he met and married Donna Farmer on December 7, 1968. Dad and Mom adopted their daughter Julie from Korea in 1973. The had two--sons, David and Robert. With their family complete, they settled in Canby, Oregon. Gene worked in the high-tech industry, traveling the world, where he developed a taste for authentic Chinese food. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter, and his in-laws. He is survived by his sons, their wives, and 6 grandchildren. Aside from his family, his love for the Lord, was his greatest passion. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Africa New Life Ministries on Gene's behalf through River West Church at 12000 Country Club Rd., Lake Oswego, OR 97034 or contact them at 503-699-2226.