Open Full Navigation
We're sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased.
Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase.
Thank you.
Okay
We're sorry but there are no candles available for lighting.
Thank you.
Ok
You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click "Continue" otherwise please click "Select Another".
Thank you.
Select another
Continue
In Memory of
Merle John
Sturm
Sturm
1933 - 2018
Click above to light a memorial candle.
Obituary for Merle John Sturm
Longtime Aberdeen resident Merle John (Bucky) Sturm, 84, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Merle was born June 5, 1933 in Aberdeen, Washington to George and Lovella (Rice) Sturm.
Merle was raised in Aberdeen and graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1953. Following high school he proudly served in the US Army from 1953 to 1956.
On May 5, 1956 Merle married Pat Harrison in Monterey, Calif. She survives him at the family home.
He had worked for Major Line Products in Hoquiam and then worked for Grays Harbor Paper from 1974 to 1992.
Merle was a member of the Aberdeen Elks for 15 years and a member of the Eagles for 50 years. He loved to watch football; his favorite team was the Minnesota Vikings. Merle shared his love for travel and camping with Pat; traveling to all 50 states throughout their marriage. Merle also loved putting together puzzles and collected owls.
In addition to his loving wife Pat, he is also survived by his son Richard (Karla) Sturm of Hoquiam; sisters Barbara Peters of Aberdeen and Sharon Eager of Cosmopolis; six grandchildren Ryan, Kayla (Kevin), and Randy (Sonya) Sturm all of Aberdeen, Rees Sturm of Hoquiam, Theresa Sturm of Absecon, NJ, and Johnathan Sturm of Olympia; three great grandchildren Payton, Liliana and Kasen; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog Angel.
Merle was preceded in death by his son Paul Sturm, two brothers Jack and Ron Sturm.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Friday, May 4th in the chapel at Harrison Family Mortuary, 311 W. Market St. in Aberdeen. A celebration of life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 5th at the Ocean Shores Eagles.
Memorials are suggested to
Seattle Children’s Hospital,
M/S S-200
PO Box 5371
Seattle, WA 98145-5005
To sign the online guestbook or to leaves a condolence for the family please visit www.harrisonfamilymortuary.com .
Merle was raised in Aberdeen and graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1953. Following high school he proudly served in the US Army from 1953 to 1956.
On May 5, 1956 Merle married Pat Harrison in Monterey, Calif. She survives him at the family home.
He had worked for Major Line Products in Hoquiam and then worked for Grays Harbor Paper from 1974 to 1992.
Merle was a member of the Aberdeen Elks for 15 years and a member of the Eagles for 50 years. He loved to watch football; his favorite team was the Minnesota Vikings. Merle shared his love for travel and camping with Pat; traveling to all 50 states throughout their marriage. Merle also loved putting together puzzles and collected owls.
In addition to his loving wife Pat, he is also survived by his son Richard (Karla) Sturm of Hoquiam; sisters Barbara Peters of Aberdeen and Sharon Eager of Cosmopolis; six grandchildren Ryan, Kayla (Kevin), and Randy (Sonya) Sturm all of Aberdeen, Rees Sturm of Hoquiam, Theresa Sturm of Absecon, NJ, and Johnathan Sturm of Olympia; three great grandchildren Payton, Liliana and Kasen; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog Angel.
Merle was preceded in death by his son Paul Sturm, two brothers Jack and Ron Sturm.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Friday, May 4th in the chapel at Harrison Family Mortuary, 311 W. Market St. in Aberdeen. A celebration of life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 5th at the Ocean Shores Eagles.
Memorials are suggested to
Seattle Children’s Hospital,
M/S S-200
PO Box 5371
Seattle, WA 98145-5005
To sign the online guestbook or to leaves a condolence for the family please visit www.harrisonfamilymortuary.com .
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Merle John Sturm, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Order Flowers
Affiliations
Elks Lodge
Fraternal Order of Eagles
US Army Reserves
US Army
Weatherwax High School Bobcats
The insignias listed here may be subject to copyright and / or trademarked. Those copyrights and trademarks are owned by the respective organizations.
Recently Shared Condolences
-
Dear Pat & Rich, So... (read more)
Recently Lit Memorial Candles
-
We are honored to prov ...(read more)
Recently Shared Stories
Recently Shared Photos