Merrill Newren

Merrill C. Newren passed away due to complications from heart disease on January 16, 2011 in his home in Holladay, Utah at the age of 85. Merrill married Marjorie Keyte of Mona, Utah. Together they are the parents of three children: Gary (Rosalind), Brent (Lori), Janet (JB) Henriksen. He graduated from the U of U, survived WWII; he retired from the U of U Med Center. He was active in church positions, gardening, golfing and table tennis. He loved being part of family and family activities. He always had a desire to learn and improve. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, his younger brother Leslie Newren, 3 children, 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held Friday, January 21, 2011 at the Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 So. Highland Drive, Holladay, Utah between 6 and 8 pm. Services will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at the East Millcreek 2nd Ward, located at 3750 So. Hillside Lane (2500 East). There will be a viewing one hour prior to service.