Marsha Merriam

Marsha Ione (Bloss) Merriam lost her fight with cancer Thursday, July 6, 2023, her 69th birthday, in Cedar City, Ut, where she lived for most of her life.

She was born in Collbran, Co. July 6, 1954, to Allen and Evelyn Bloss. Marsha attended school at Plateau Valley Schools and graduated in 1972. She attended Mesa College before working as a bookkeeper for Eisenhower Dodge in Grand Junction, Co. and also Occidental Oil in Parachute, Co.

December 1974 she married Burdell Merriam of Manti, Ut and resided in Collbran, Co. Years later they moved to Cedar City, Ut where they raised their sons.

Marsha always held a special place in her heart for memories of growing up in Collbran and reminisce of old friends and fun times. She loved her family, and she loved her friends.

She leaves behind two sons Cache (Ember) Merriam, grandchildren Avery and Dax, of Cedar City, Ut., Matthew (Jennifer) Merriam, grandchild Wyatt of North Los Vegas, Nv., Grandchildren Juliette and Analeigh Merriam. Siblings Joann (Bert) Potter of Palisade, Co. Dick (Linda) Bloss of Cimarron, Co. Ruth (Brad) Stocks of Safford, Az., Many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Burdell Merriam, son Tyler Merriam, father Allen Bloss, mother Evelyn Bloss, sister Mary Potter, nephew Kirk Ridenour.

Marsha was a real trooper in her fight with cancer, twice. She lost the battle with this last one, but not without dignity and humor. She will most certainly be missed.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023 @ 11:00 am at the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org