Don W. (Bill) Merriman
1940-2018

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Bill was born in Vaughn, New Mexico, on Sept. 11, 1940, to John Foster and Venice Merriman.

He grew up in Hayward and Fremont, graduated from Washington High School, and went on to serve in the US Coast Guard for four years.

Bill was a District 5 supervisor in Lake County for two terms, he worked as a general contractor for 30 years and he volunteered coaching and umpiring for Westshore Little League. He was a member of the Big Valley and Early Lake Lions, Kelseyville American Legion-Post 194, and the Clearlake/Callayomi Masonic Lodge.

Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Thressa; sons, Mike (Jean), Don (Ruth) and Tom; daughter, Susan; grandchildren, Jeff (Nicole), Trey, and Della; great-grandson, Clayton; brothers, Jim and Wally (Bernice); sister, Debbie (Dave) Sperling; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother and father; sisters, Mary Jo Bishop and Joyce Freitas; and nephew, Hal Pierce.

Graveside funeral services will be at Kelseyville Cemetery on Saturday, June 2, at 11 a.m. A celebration of life will follow at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kelseyville Fire Department, the Kelseyville American Legion Post 194 or Kelseyville Presbyterian Church.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.