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Verna Merkley
April 18, 1944 - April 21, 2016
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<div itemprop="description"><br />Verna Lois Merkley died very suddenly at her residence on April 21st, 3 days after her 72nd birthday. Born at McKellar General Hospital, April 18, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth C. and Eunice Merkley, the granddaughter of the late Frank and Pearl Merkley and the late George and Annie Jenkins.<br /><br /><br />Verna attended S.S. #4 School in Oliver Township and Northwood High School completing Grade 12. Having been diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a very young child, Verna struggled with many health issues for her entire life and far exceeded the life expectancy of her early childhood. She was a very long time and active member of Redwood Park Church and made many lasting friendships there. Verna was known for her great prowess as a knitter. She created many beautiful dresses and sweaters and also knit many baby blankets as gifts and, also, upon request. She had a kind and generous heart. Verna was interested in the family tree and spent hundreds of hours researching it over the years.<br /><br /><br />Verna is survived by her sister Ruth Merkley and her children Mark (Angie) Bickmore and Andrew Bickmore, sister Alice (Laird) Morrison and her children Susan (Brad) Loewen, Tim (Alyson) Morrison and Jason (Ashlee) Morrison and her sister Jean Henshell and her children Thomas (Catherine) Henshell and Pamela Henshell. Great nieces and nephews, cousins and former brother-in-law John Bickmore also survive. She was predeceased by her aunts Laura Kemp, Erma Merkley, Elsie Wambolt, Lois Davis, Marjorie Andrew and uncle Harry Jenkins.<br /><br /><br />We know that she is at peace with her Lord and reunited with her loved ones. The Celebration of Life for Verna Merkley will be held on Saturday, April 30th at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkens Funeral Home, 226 South Syndicate Avenue, with the Rev. Gordon Holroyd officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Flowers are gratefully declined, but should you wish, donations to Heart &amp; Stroke in her memory would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div>