Gebka Albertha Saathoff Merry was born April 24, 1918 in Pierre, South Dakota to Henry and Grace (Aden) Saathoff. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 3, 2016. “Bertie” was baptized as an infant and kept her faith strong throughout the years. On June 17, 1938 she married Clyde H. Merry and had two sons and a daughter, Ron, Linda Rae and Denny. “Bertie” loved to travel, be with her family and enjoyed the outdoors. She is survived by her son Ron and wife Cindy Merry and children Christine Volkmer and husband Jeff; Cory Neth and husband Kevin; Chan Merry and wife Brenda. Her son Denny and wife Nancy and children Kendal Merry and wife Amanda; Julie “Joey” Cogdill and husband Brian; Leigha DeBell and husband James. Also a brother Curtis Saathoff and wife Norma of Lincoln Nebraska. Along with many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, an older brother Ralph, loving husband Clyde and daughter Linda Rae. Her legacy was an abundance of love, tea parties under the dining room table and wonderful meals centered around her warm kitchen. She will live on in her family’s hearts for years to come. With “Bertie” being a breast cancer survivor since 1953, the family is requesting in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the local O’Reilly Breast Cancer Foundation. Memorial funeral services will be 7:00 P.M. Friday, January 8, 2016 in Barnes Family Funeral, Ozark with Pastor Phyllis Winzenried officiating. Private family internment in Pinecrest Cemetery, Kimberling City, MO will be at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com .
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Eddie & Linda Myers says
January 5, 2016 at 3:44 pmyou have our deepest sympathies for your loss. We will be making a donation to breast cancer as you requested. We wish we could be there with you
love
Ed & Linda
Leigh DeBell says
January 6, 2016 at 6:03 amSave a place under the table for me, Gram! 🙂 Loving you from afar, and holding you in my heart FOREVER!
Patty Malone says
January 6, 2016 at 9:01 amBertie will be missed, she was a beautiful lady.
Rick & Lin Jeffrfies says
January 6, 2016 at 3:56 pmYou Have our deepest sympathy. Bertie will be greatly missed by all. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.
Rick & Lin
Denny Merry says
January 13, 2016 at 9:54 amI remember the last time we were together on December 30, 2015. You were so happy and loving that day. You smiled, laughed and told us you loved us and sealed it with a warm kiss. We will always remember you that way, just like you were when we were younger. The past few days since you left have been tough because we miss you so much. But we know you are now happy and without discomfort and are enjoying the love of God and your loved ones who passed before you. I know Dad and Linda Rae we so happy to be reunited with you once again. Think of us often as we will of you and know that you will always be loved. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Take good care and give everyone up there a big hug from us.
Stan Thornberry says
January 14, 2016 at 9:33 amGreat memories of Aunt Bertie and family, including annual vacations at Birch Lake, Hackensack, MN and playing “500” till the wee hours for pennies. Great gal, great family….
marsha says
January 15, 2016 at 9:55 amMerry I want to express my sincere condolences on your loss. At times like these the scriptures are a great source of comfort, especially the promises found at Acts 24:15 along with Ps 37:29. May God continue to be with your family.