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Pat Weisel posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2019
Randy was a great guy! He supported Diane and came to our Mt Diablo Class of ‘71 events as if he was one of us. He was always friendly and very generous to our class. He donated fund raising gifts of his time and talents too. He was a wonderful person and he will truly be missed by all.
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Sunday, September 1, 2019
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Tomi Lee Merritt posted a condolence
Sunday, August 18, 2019
My favorite uncle Randy, how I miss you so... I didn't see you often enough but the times spent with you were so dear to me and some of my favorite times! A big piece of my heart will forever be gone and I still just can't believe it. So unfair...you were so young and had so much life to live still. I regret not spending more time with you. I will always remember my childhood memories of going to the house in Vallejo. I will always remember that ride on the back of Jabar with you when we were running so fast I almost fell off. I had my arms wrapped around you so tight holding on for dear life! I remember the big breakfasts with all the normal breakfast stuff like coffee, ham, eggs, and ALWAYS grits! I will always remember that day Tracy, Tonya, me, Laura and Kris got in trouble for still talking after lights out. You guys told us to go to sleep so many times but everyone kept talking except me. I was the only one who fell asleep and you came in and gave us all a whoppin' with that plastic tent pole because you assumed we were all guilty of talking. I woke up with my rear end stinging and tears in my eyes. You felt so bad. Even up until that last day I got to look into your blue eyes on Friday July 19th before you left us, I told you that story. I asked you if you remembered. You couldn't speak but you nodded your head and gave me a tired smile and with what little strength you had left in you, you made a whipping motion with your hand. You, me and mom got a good laugh out of that. I hope you know I did forgive you for that, I just loved poking fun at you! Those days on the farm in Vallejo with you guys will be some of my best memories of my life. I also always loved to see how much you enjoyed family time at the reunions. You loved your daughters Tracy and Laura and their families so much. It was so apparent. Everyone could see the joy they brought you. I loved the love that my dad (your brother) had for you and you for him. I always would sit across the room and watch you two together. It filled my heart with joy. A bond that could never be broken. I will miss your big presence, your warm hugs, your fun witty comments, your big smile hidden behind that big white beard and your voice that I still hear in my head to this day. The last thing I said to you was a whisper in your ear. I told you I loved you so much and that I would be back to see you again. I am so sorry I couldn't keep my promise to see you again before you left us. I love you so much and miss you terribly.
To the Merritt family, especially his wife, kids and siblings I am so sorry for our loss. Hugs and kisses to you all.
Uncle Randy, this is not goodbye forever, just goodbye for now. Until we meet again in heaven! I love you...
Love your niece,
Tomi Lee
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Larry McPeak posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Randy was a wonderful Caltrans employee. He was focused on his mission and true to himself. I enjoyed working with Randy as while I was in the Walnut Creek Office, he would come by in the evenings to talk about many subjects. I really enjoyed those talks. I am glad his passing was gentle as it should be for a gentle man. I am so sorry for the loss you endure.
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Dot Merritt posted a condolence
Monday, August 12, 2019
Dear Diane, we cannot turn back the clock, so we have to look ahead.In the days to come as you walk through life without the support and care of your dear husband and our beloved nephew, may God be there every step of the way to lead and guide you. Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of our loved one.
Love you, Aunt Dot
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Eldon Lee Merritt posted a condolence
Monday, August 12, 2019
I am so sorry, but words that I would like to use will just not come. I am still living the days that we had to spend together and refuse to except what has happened to you, leaving a blank place in my heart which will never heal. I will be there when we celebrate your life and maybe then I will be able to except what has happened to our family.
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Monday, August 12, 2019
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Monday, August 12, 2019
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Monday, August 12, 2019
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Monday, August 12, 2019
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Dennis posted a condolence
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Holding little brothers hand
Momma told me "hold little brothers hand Dennis". Crossing streets, climbing stairs, walking in unfamiliar places, whenever momma told me to "hold little brothers hand Dennis".
It was a good safe rule. Whenever we were scared we would hold hands.
I'm holding your hand now little brother. You are going to sleep on the edge of a high place and I promised momma I would hold your hand so you wouldn't fall.
This high place everyone goes to but once in their life. Before you sleep you murmur to me in your private language what I hope is "I love you too big brother" but I can't be sure since the language you speak is the secret language of the special people who have survived the attack of the enemy that kills thoughts, speaking, the will and takes light out of your eyes.
We are old men now little brother, long past the time where I need to "hold little brothers hand", but it is comforting to you and to me to reach for your hand and be comforted again with your hand, as you creep closer to the edge of the high place.
One night soon our hand clasp could be the last one on this earth as the enemy claims its trophy and takes my little brother.
And that day came little brother. Now God is holding your hand.
Yes momma, I'm holding little brothers hand.
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I love you little brother.
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Pamela posted a condolence
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Randy -
I enjoyed being your sister-in-law and was blessed to have you as a brother. You were loved and you knew it. We were loved by you and we were enriched by your love. I will miss your smile and the twinkle in your eye! See you again.......later.
Pamela Sue
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