Merrill H. Roberts

Merrill H. Roberts, a beloved member of the community, passed away at his home in West Point, July 18, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on December 20, 1931, in Etna, Wyoming, growing up on a dairy farm and across the street from the creamery gave Merril a deep love of the creamery industry. Merrill lived a life marked by dedication, creativity and a great love for his family.

While working at a gasoline station in Etna, Wyoming he met up with a Navy Recruiter, breaking his mother’s heart the next day, he was on a bus headed for the closest open Recruitment office. Merrill served his country with honor as an Electrician in the Navy during the Korean War, having entered boot camp one day before the War commenced. He always said he was very happy he joined before the conflict began. He was able to serve on the ship and not be sent to the trenches. After the service, Merrill worked on the construction of the Palisades Dam, as a mechanic for Don Wood Tractor Company which he assisted in the construction of the Elkhorn Arch framework in Afton, Wyoming, mechanic for Bountiful Motors and Ogden Implement Company, ultimately retiring from Hill Air Force Base as a Precision Measurement Equipment Lab Manager (PMEL).

Merrill married his beloved wife on October 2, 1954, starting their life together in Afton, Wyoming, later moving to Clearfield, Utah and then building their beautiful home in West Point.

Merrill served many years at West Point City Councilman and on the Planning Commission. After retirement he set his sights on achieving his iCC Combination Building Inspector Certification. Merrill contributed his talents to several cities, West Point, Kaysville, ultimately retiring from Farmington City, Utah. His professional journey was defined by a commitment to excellence and a strong work ethic.

Beyond his professional life, Merrill was a gifted artist and craftsman known for making rocking horses/toy boxes and later in life for award winning paintings. He creative pursuits were a source of joy and pride, often shared with those he loved. His personality shown through with quick wit and kindness, he was a man who never spoke ill of others and possessed the remarkable ability to communicate understanding with words.

Merrill’s greatest joy in life was his family, which includes Karen, his devoted wife of 70 years. Along with their children, Brent Roberts and his wife Valerie Jo and Dorene Robers Hindes and her husband Bob. He was a proud grandfather to Brandon Nield Roberts, Chase Paul Roberts and Dallin Paul Tracy (Shawnette) as well as a cherished great-grandfather to nine great-grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren. His family reflects the love and care he dedicated to those closest to him.

A devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Merrill served in various callings, including High Priest Group Leader and Secretary in the Bishopric. He took great pride in blessing and baptizing his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and was sealed for all time and eternity to his beloved wife Karen, in the Salt Lake Temple.

Merrill is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sylvester and Margaret Vera Roberts, as well as his brothers, Robert “Bob” (Martha) Roberts and Lewis David (Betty) Roberts and four siblings, M. Lillian, Marion Fae, Sylvester Jr, and James Lynn. Also, a son-in-law Donald “Donny” Dunn. Although he will be deeply missed, his legacy of love, kindness and deep devotion to family will continue to inspire all who knew him.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Lindquist’s Syracuse Mortuary. 869 South 2000 West, Syracuse. Friends may visit with family on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment Afton Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. where full Military honors will be accorded by VFW  post 4797.