Merlin D. Unruh, age 60 of Grand Junction, CO, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Merlin was born on May 29, 1961 in Goodland, KS to Glen Unruh and Elnora Schmidt Unruh. He spent his childhood in Greeley, CO and graduated from Greeley West High School. On January 3, 1987, he married his beloved wife, Shauna and together they have been residents of the Grand Valley for the past 27 years. Merlin was currently employed as a Superintendent with FCI Constructors, Inc. in Grand Junction, CO and in past was a Business Owner, Entrepreneur, and Land Developer.
Merlin was a dedicated husband, father, and papa. He loved hard and reminded his family daily how much he loved each of them. He truly treasured each and every moment with his family. He had a vivacious personality and his contagious smile and laughter left a lasting impression on all who entered his life. During his life, Merlin enjoyed Motocross, Super Cross, riding his Harley, snowmobiling, going to the drag strip, NASCAR, going to car shows, and restoring and driving his Chevy truck.
Merlin was preceded in death by his father, Glen Unruh.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Shauna of Grand Junction, CO; his loving children, Casey Unruh of Grand Junction, CO and Breanna Smith of New Braunfels, TX; his mother, Elnora Unruh of Fort Meyers, FL; his sisters, Connie Padillo of Fort Meyers, FL and Debra Marx of St. Petersburg, FL; and his 4 grandchildren.
A viewing will take place from 6-8pm on Friday Feb 4, 2022 at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, 2515 Patterson Rd. Grand Junction, CO 81505.
Celebration of Life Services will take place at 2pm on Saturday Feb 5, 2022 at The Rock Church, 2170 Broadway, Grand Junction, CO 81507.
A memorial fund has been set up to assist the Family at Timberline Bank in Grand Junction, CO. For those wishing to support the family in this manner checks made payable to the Merlin Unruh Memorial Fund can be sent to FCI Constructors, Inc. PO Box 1767 Grand Junction, CO 81502 and we will make sure they get deposited or they may be sent directly to the Family at 728 Wigeon Dr. Grand Junction, CO 81505.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.callahan-edfast.com for the Unruh family.
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