April 26, 1924-January 15, 2021
Merilyn passed on January 15th with pneumonia complications from COVID-19.
She was born in Fresno, CA to William “Nattie” and Faye Hurd. She spent her childhood in the
central valley, graduated from Merced High School, where she met her partner for life, Bill Baldwin.
They were married on Valentine’s day in 1943 and celebrated 77 years together.
In 1957 they moved to Carmel, then San Jose and Sonora. They shared adventures; like opening a pie shop, building homes, with Merilyn painting and hanging wallpaper. Dressing up as “Elsie” for the Borden company in parades and at the fair. Finally returning to the Monterey Peninsula in 2012.
Merilyn was a devoted wife, Mother and Mother-in-law to 6 children; Rick (Anne) Baldwin, Susan Moon, Pamela (Clyde) Klaumann, Jim (Maureen) Baldwin, Rod (Linda) Baldwin, and Kathleen Hutter.
They were blessed with 13 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-great-Grandchildren. Merilyn learned the day before her passing, a Great Grandson is expected in July. She is also survived by her sister, Beverly Pugh of Carmel and brother, Jim Hurd (Francine) of Santa Rosa. Her husband, Bill Baldwin, died in June of 2020.
Merilyn also worked outside the home after the children started school. She was as secretary for Roth Chevrolet in Merced and later at Roller Chevrolet in Monterey. A teller at the Bank of Carmel and as a medical assistant for Dr. Donald Scanlon in Carmel.
Merilyn was a poised and beautiful woman. A wonderful cook and she’ll be remembered for her delicious pies. A gifted seamstress making dresses for her daughters who learned the love of sewing from her. She also created dresses for her sister’s wedding attendants. She was a talented crafter too, always busy with a special project with pinecones, blown out egg shell ornaments, crocheting, embroidery or fabric creations.
Above all, Merilyn was dedicated to her family, strong but with a gentle and beloved spirit. The annual summer trip to Lake Tahoe was no vacation for her, always preparing meals and keeping a clean campsite, she made treasured memories for her family that will last their lifetime. Thanks Mom, we will always love and miss you.
A celebration of life for both Merilyn and Bill will hopefully be held late summer. Donations in their memory may be sent to Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula P.O. Box 222811 Carmel, CA 93922
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