Merwin Ebb Coleman Obituary (1946 - 2016)

Merwin Ebb Coleman was born on January 22, 1946. In 1962, Merwin joined the Utah National Guard for his military service with his best friend Larry Durfey. In 1965, Merwin served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was called to serve in the Florida mission. When Merwin returned in February 1968, he came to Salt Lake to work. Merwin lived with his brother Ken and that is how he met RaNell. Merwin and RaNell were married on a beautiful autumn day, November 7, 1968, in the Logan Temple. Merwin and RaNell loved to cook which started 28+ years of cooking for Stake Valentine parties, youth conferences, scouting events and many other ward and stake dinners. Merwin was involved with the Boy Scouts of America. He served on several Wood Badge staffs as quartermaster. He was awarded the District Award of Merit in 1998, The Silver Beaver Award March 8, 2005, the District Distinguished Commissioner Service Award April 7, 2000, and the James E. West Fellowship Award and National Endowment Award in 2008. He also was awarded the Certificate of Excellence from BD Medical in 2008. Merwin was employed with BD Medical at the time of his passing and enjoyed the friendships he developed while working there. Merwin passed away peacefully on June 3, 2016 surrounded by loving family and friends. He is survived by his wife RaNell Bodily Coleman, sister Blanche C. Jensen and brother Kenneth M. Coleman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marguriete Golda Brown and Kenneth Hunt Coleman. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 10:00 am at the LDS Crescent Ridge 3rd Ward, located at 10975 South Prescott Drive (1650 East), Sandy, Utah. Viewings will be held on Friday, June 10, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S), South Jordan, Utah, and on Saturday from 9:00-9:45 am at the church. Interment will be in the Koosharem City Cemetery at 3:00 pm. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095