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Joseph Merritt Obituary
At nineteen years of age Joe was compelled to join the service due to the attack of Pearl Harbor. He served our country with honor and dignity for 30 years. In 1971 he retired as a 30 year Veteran from the United States Air Force. During his service he flew in thirty plus missions in World War II, served in the Korean Conflict and also served during the Vietnam Era.
While serving in Colorado Springs at NORAD he fell in love with the Rocky Mountains and decided to make it his home. It was not uncommon to find him standing at the window admiring Pikes Peak.
He will always be known for the dedication and service to his country, family and community. His courage, honesty, independence and perseverance was admired by his family and those who knew him.
Joe enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, hunting and of course watching those Denver Broncos.
His faith in God sustained him in difficult times especially during his end of life transition.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 7th from 5-7 pm and Service will be Wednesday, July 8th at 11:00 am held at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary, 6630 South US Highway 85-87, Fountain, Colorado. Following the Services burial will be at Fort Logan Veterans Cemetery in Denver.
He will be greatly missed but live forever in our hearts.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Merritt
Dian Justus
July 9, 2015
To my Great-Grandpa (G-Pa)
I love you so much and will see you in heaven.
Nellie Merritt
July 9, 2015
"Sug", the man of my life! You will always be with me. We will always be together and I will always love you.
Your loving wife of 70 years
Millie Justus
July 9, 2015
Daddy you will always be with us in our heart, we loved you so much and always will remain the family you taught us to be.
Love your baby girl Millie
Amy Gray
July 7, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are sent to the family. I was truly honored to have known Grandpa Joe. All my love.
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Shannon Votruba
July 7, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am sorry I am not able to be there to give you my love in person. Know I will be thinking of you all and love you. He was a wonderful man.
Love always,
Shannon Votruba
July 7, 2015
Aunt Nell, Joe, Marty, Rita and Mildred, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. There will always be a special place in our hearts for Uncle Joe. We send you loving thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Love,
Judy Ann, Molly and Harriet
July 7, 2015
Bubba, You cared so much for one and all. To have you, I was blessed. My heart is filled of wonderful memories and joyful times. I love you, Julia.
Michele Reynolds
July 7, 2015
Ms. Millie,
I am praying for you and your family as you go through this tough time. I know God is with you and your family and will help you through. Hugs and prayers
John J
July 7, 2015
Grandpa, thanks for being a man who stood by your word and who's actions were a testament to your character. I will remember you always and miss you terribly. Love, your grandson.
Nancy Starnes
July 7, 2015
My sincerest condolences to Millie, John, JB and the rest of the Merritt family on Joe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Nancy Starnes
Suzie Phillips
July 7, 2015
Thank you for all the memories. Especially boiling crawfish at my college graduation party.
I love you so much, Grandpa.
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