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Robert E. Merriman Architect Robert (Bob) Merriman was born in Tacoma, WA 1-10-34, eldest of six boys. After a strong fought battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully at home with his family and faithful dog on 3-28-15. A graduate of Lincoln HS in '52 and UW School of Architecture in '57, after college he was drafted into the Army, serving 2 years active duty and 6 years reserves at Fort Lewis. He and his wife Jerry were together for 58-½ years. He had 3 children and 5 grandchildren, the loves of his life. Bob had his architectural firm (Robert Merriman & Associates) in Fife, Washington for 53 years. His design work included shopping centers, bowling alleys, industrial buildings, restaurants-lounges, homes, retail shops, grocery stores, and the Milton Park. The family thanks Dr. Senecal for his friendship and professional help. Bob's fight with cancer began 21 years ago, and he fought courageously with Dr. Senecal's help. A special thanks to his lifelong friend and business partner, Ron Angeline. He is survived by his wife Jerry, daughter Radine Lozier (Steve), son Mark Merriman (Madeline), daughter Sheri Adams, and grandchildren Harli Lozier, Ciara Lozier, Nick Merriman, Amanda Adams, and Vanessa Adams, and his faithful dog O'Ryan, his brothers Bill, Ben, John, Herb, Frank (deceased), and many close friends. A celebration of life lunch will be held at 1 o'clock on 4-4-15 at the Mountaineers Club Tacoma. Come and share memories and stories with us. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to SouthSoundCareFoundation.org to help with cancer research in Bob's memory.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 1, 2015.

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Radine Lozier

March 24, 2021

Six years have passed and you are missed everyday. Love you dad

Jerry Merriman

March 27, 2020

5 years since you passed and yet it seems like yesterday. Miss you each and every day. O'Ryan and I send our love

Radine Lozier

March 26, 2020

How could it be 5 years since you left us. Dad, I feel your presence daily and hear your comforting words of wisdom. I miss you but know you are proud of us all. Love you! Keep sending pennies.

Ron Angeline

March 24, 2019

We met in the second grade at Horace Mann Elementary, were college roommates then later had our offices together for thirty years in Fife! Never saw him angry in all that time!! Still miss him , he was a great friend!

April 8, 2015

Jerry, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Wasn't aware of the luncheon or we would have been there for you. Those of us that know you at AMR send our prayers to you.

Bea Parrott

April 7, 2015

Jerry: So sorry to read of Bob's passing - My thoughts & prayers to you and your family

Ron Angeline

April 6, 2015

Good Bye Bob, You were my best friend and like a brother to me - I loved you like a brother and your enduring pleasant personality and architectural monuments will be with me always. You left behind a loving, caring family who loved you as much as you loved them.
Ron Angeline

Dennis & Susan Perkins

April 6, 2015

Our prayers go out to the Merriman family.I have a lot of memories of Mr. Merriman but I took from him the most is that when he spoke you listened. He will be missed.

Radine Lozier

April 5, 2015

Thanks to all who came out today to celebrate my dad. He would have loved it. Lots of good stories, laughs, reminiscing and rekindling of friendships. We even toasted him with a little Early Times and Water. Love you dad.

April 4, 2015

All of our love and peace to the Merrimsn clsn. How blessed we all are to have had you in our lives, Grampa Bob. We are thankful you and Grandy Phyllis figured out the hugging thing! Go well gentle Giant. Love, love, love. Barbara, Jason, Jeff, Kyle, Tina, Lacy, Brittany, Amara, Josey, Sol and Sloan Keeler

rosemarie gee

April 4, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Donnie Anderson

April 4, 2015

My thoughts are with the four of you. A wonderful man and a legacy for all of you to forever cherish. Donnie

Ron and Colette Cox

April 4, 2015

We will miss you Bob. your are in God's arms now and at peace. until we meet again.

Mary Setzer

April 4, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jerry and her family. Although this wonderful man has passed his legend will live on until you are together again! Hugs to all of you!!

Michael Bishop

April 1, 2015

My heart goes out to Jerry; Sheri; Mark; Radine; Harli; Amanda; Vanessa; Ciara; Nick for the loss of her husband; their father and grandfather. I was lucky enough to know him with his daughter Sheri and spend time at Sounder games or family get togethers. You will be greatly missed and loved; please watch over all as a guardian angel since I know your soul went right up to heaven. I miss you Bob so very much..

Bruce Kelly

April 1, 2015

May the love he shared with you and the memories of his time with you bring comfort to you and the family, prayers for you all

Carol & Earl Whiteside

April 1, 2015

May you hold dear the many wonderful memories until you meet again.

Pat von Knorring

March 31, 2015

Bob was a good man and a great neighbor. I enjoyed gazing down the hill and watching him head out for walks with O'Ryan during the past years. Jerry and his kids, grandkids and dog knew what a great guy he was, and my sympathy goes out to all of them.

Jerry Merriman

March 31, 2015

Bob is gone but will never be forgotten by his many friends and family. It has only been three days but seems like forever. I miss him so much. We had 58 1/2 years together and it is going to be so hard going on without him. O'Ryan and I are taking it one day at a time. The poor dog keeps looking for him to come home with a lunch treat as he did each day. I am so thankful Bob had the kids here with him at his passing as the kids and grand kids were the loves of his life, and O'Ryan his faithful dog. He is pain free and hanging out with Dave Anderson and Bennie Erhart in heaven. Let the fun begin for them.

Jackie, Roy,Jake, Mady Bean

March 31, 2015

Bob will always and forever bring joy to my family. All I have to do is say "Bob" and "Maui" in the same sentence and everyone is smiling. He will be missed.❤

Brad Kelly

March 31, 2015

The best legacy of the man Bob Merriman was is in the ones he left behind. The reverence of his children and grandchildren speaks volumes. You had to get the important things right or that does not happen. He engaged in life with his family and it is evidenced in the love they have for him. About all you can ask for. RIP, Bob.

Tracie Wenski

March 31, 2015

You always had a huge smile to share. I have SO many fantastic memories of growing up as part of your family. You made sure I always felt welcome. As an adult I look back and am amazed at how lucky I was to be included and loved by the Merriman family, as a child, I just knew where I wanted to be every chance I got. Thank you for loving me like one of your own. I am so thankful to know that I will see you again. Give Jesus a hug for me!

Radine Lozier

March 31, 2015

Dad, I will miss you everyday. Thank you for loving and caring for us with all of your heart. Love you. Radine

Winton Read

March 30, 2015

As I close in on my final chapters, I must acknowlege Bob's dignity with the illnesses one never knew he had. Always a friendly and contributing presence made him the right choice for company. Upon retrospection, I've come to classify most people as either givers or takers in life. Bob was solidly in the ranks of givers, the "Greatest Generation" indeed.

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