Merle Rohrbach Parry Obituary (1934 - 2010)

“Together Again”Our loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Merle Rohrbach Parry, passed away December 27, 2010. She was born on October 28, 1934 in Salt Lake City, UT to Samuel Alfred and Lucy Meyer Rohrbach. She married her sweetheart, Donald Phil Parry, on January 8, 1953; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on February 7, 1974.Merle was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she faithfully served in various callings. She enjoyed traveling, especially with her friend, Ruth Smith. She loved her association with the DUP and her Monday Night Ladies’ Group. She had a special love for her family and especially her grandchildren. Merle was very kind and selfless. She was a grandma to all.She is survived by her children, Michael (Marlene) and Lisa; grandchildren, Tristan (Liz), Brandon, Jeffrey, Heather; two great-granddaughters, Kalia and Amalyn; brother, Gus (Joyce) Rohrbach; and sisters, Lucile Gillett and Ruth Coleman.Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 31, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kearns 3rd Ward, 4731 S. 4300 W. Viewings will be held Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State St., and Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment: Bluffdale City Cemetery.