Doug Merchant

Richfield, Utah - Douglas Jay Merchant, age 59, died October 25, 2006 in Richfield, Utah. He was born July 9, 1947 in Richfield, a son of John Charles and Winnie Marel Fullmer Merchant. He graduated from Richfield High School, Class of 1965. He joined the US Army and served two tours of duty in Germany and one in Viet Nam during the Viet Nam Conflict. He was a member of the Richfield Unit of the Utah National Guard for 10 years. Doug married Katherine Outzen Merchant, December 16, 1967 in Richfield, Utah. Doug was a licensed carpenter and electrician. He was a member of the LDS Church. Doug was a very skilled man and he could fix almost anyting. He like hunting and fishing. He loved playing on his computer. Doug was a very loving person and was always helping anyone in need. He loved his family and especially his grandkids. He is survived by his wife, Kathie Merchant, of Richfield; children: Tracy and Keith New of Merritt Island, Florida; Cole and Alison Merchant of Richfield; 6 grandchildren: Bryce Merchant, Whitney New, Colton Merchant, Ashley New, Jordan Merchant and Makenzie Merchant; brothers and sisters: Johnny and Paula Merchant of Salina; Sara and Creig Bodily of West Valley City; Craig and Sheri Merchant of St. George; Debbie and Phil Jolley of Emery. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Kathleen Merchant. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 12 Noon in the Springer Turner Funeral Home Chapel in Richfield, where friends may call for viewing Saturday morning from 10:00 to11:30 prior to the services. Burial with military honors accorded by the Sevier VFW Post #5050 and the 222 Field Artillery Richfield Unit of the Utah National Guard will be in the Richfield City Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield, Salina and Gunnison, Utah.