Merle Quigley

MERLE J. QUIGLEY AMMON, ID -- Merle J. Quigley, 66, of Ammon, died July 10, 2004, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of a massive heart attack during his recovery from joint replacement surgery. He underwent the surgery with the hope of being able to fulfill a full-time mission for his church. The Lord has called him on that mission. Merle was born September 4, 1937, in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, to Howard Henry Quigley and Eldia Fern Wood Quigley (later Baldwin). He grew up in the Pocatello area and attended public schools there. He also attended Idaho State University and Utah State University, from which he obtained a Masters' Degree. Merle married his eternal companion, Barbara Jeanne Brucks, June 20, 1958, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They lived briefly in Pocatello, then moved to Blackfoot for 8 years and lived in Oregon for a year before moving to Idaho Falls 38 years ago. He was a farmer, school teacher, and librarian. Merle always loved children and teaching them became his life’s work. He was also beloved by them, especially his son, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. After becoming wheelchair bound their visits were even more meaningful to him. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved to serve his ward family and did so in many capacities over the years, including the Elders and High Priest Quorum Presidencies, as Ward Clerk, and in Scouting. Merle loved scouting and was honored with several awards for his service and dedication. He enjoyed wood working, photography, auto rebuilding, reading, bike riding, painting, metal working, and welding. Surviving are: Wife: Barbara B. Quigley, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Brooks A. Quigley, Idaho Falls, ID 3 Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2004, at the Ammon LDS 1st Ward, 3002 Central Avenue, with Bishop Jim Summers officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 S. Ammon) and Thursday for one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.