Calvin Merriman

December 18th, 2011

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Calvin (Cal) Ainsworth Merriman, 83, died in Taos on December 18, 2011. He is preceded in death by parents, Ruth Ainsworth and Harry Upton Merriman. He is survived by wife, Norah Ann Merriman; children Ben (Alane) Merriman of Mpls., Chris Merriman; granddaughter Kate (Sorensen) Rothfus and husband Mark, as well as two great-grandchildren Troy Calvin & Luke, all from western MT. Grew up near Lake Harriet, graduated U of M, U.S. Navy pilot during Korean War. Cal was an avid outdoorsman and natural athlete, skilled at fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing, skiing, steer roping and cow penning. Taught Chris and Ben to fly fish and downhill ski at a young age; introduced Kate to her lifelong love of horses. Founder, Mazama Country Inn, Mazama, WA. For the last 5 years, Cal lived in Taos, NM; active member of Taos Lions Club and Geezers Club. Memorials contributions may be made in Calvins name to the Lions Club of Taos P.O. Box 199, Taos, NM 87571-0199.

Tributes

Ray Martin

I remember Calvin in 1951 when he and 2 others were my room mates in Pre-flight school of USN at Pensacola. A very nice affable guy.

Published May 4th, 2014

John S. Voss

Cal was a long time friend and past business associate. Cal was a very unique person; very adventurous, great salesman,loved life and the outdoors. He was a true dreamer and often was able to fulfill his dreams and those of others. Served his country well as a Navy pilot in combat.Will long be remember for his influence on others. Many good memories together sailing Lake Superior, Cross X skiing, Mooney flight from MN to Virgin Islands, parties and boating together on the St. Croix. Cal was truly one of a kind. My condolences to the family

Published December 23rd, 2011

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