In Loving Memory
1934•2026
Beverly Merrill, age 92, passed away peacefully with her son at her side on May 10, 2026, in Kaysville, Utah. Beverly was born on May 6, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Joseph and Elizabeth Jane Taylor Oborn. She married Stephen Jarvis Merrill and together they raised four wonderful sons, Bruce, Raymond, Gary, and Wayne. They were married for 46 years until Stephen’s passing in 2006. Beverly was lost without her sweetheart and we know their reunion has been a happy one!
Beverly had a heart of service. She was the proud mother of four Eagle Scouts and put in so much time and effort towards merit badges she may as well have been an honorary Eagle Scout herself! She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a longtime member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She was feminine, friendly, and kind, loved to socialize, and loved pink!
Beverly is survived by her son Bruce (Karen), her daughter-in-law Kathy Merrill, several grandchildren, and even more great-grandchildren! She is preceded in death by her husband Stephen and her sons Raymond, Gary, and Wayne.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 12:00-12:45 PM at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E Dimple Dell Road (10600 S) in Sandy, followed by a graveside service at the same location at 1:00 PM. Please join us in celebrating the long life of this wonderful lady.
Beverly is much loved and missed at our DUP Wagon Wheel Camp. We enjoyed being with her there and missed her when she couldn’t be with us anymore. She was a delight to talk with and served us so well the last few years, always prepared to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. She was thoughtful and kind. We love her so!
So sorry for your loss Bruce! She was one of our moms best friends.
Beverly was my great Sister In Law. She was basically soft hearted to those around her and especially to her boys that she raised. She was a successful mother and wife raising her family with her husband.
She was always thoughtful in her speech with others willing to help others when they needed help.
I knew her to be very family oriented and kind to others.
She had a mother in Law who loved her.
Love to you all during this hard time.
Frances Merrill-- Alvin Merrill's wife.
I loved Aunt Bev. She was such a fun lady. I remember her coming down to Emery county to visit my mom, Joan Gilbert. She had to be about 82 years old. Joking, I asked if she wanted to ride on the motorcycle. Right away, with no hesitation, she said yes. We went for a ride! This reminded me of how much she and Uncle Steve liked to ride motorcycles. I also remember what good friends as well as sisters she and my mom were. They spoke often on the phone and she was such a comfort to my mom.
Beverly and I spent a lot of time together on walks. We had some wonderful visits. I've missed those walks and visits. She is a great lady.
Beverly lived just up the street from me, and I have very fond memories from childhood of spending summer mornings doing odd jobs for her around the house. Afterwards, she’d give my brother and me a treat and we would go downstairs to play a video game she had in her basement.
Many years later, she asked me to help her write down her family history, and what a joy it was to hear about her family. It was lovely spending time with her and hearing the beautiful stories she had to tell.
I loved Beverly dearly, she will be missed! My love and condolences.
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