Merrill K Ridd Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Merrill K Ridd (Salt Lake City, Utah), whose life came to an end on April 28, 2024 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Heber Eugene and Etta Day Ridd; his former life partner Joyce; and his siblings, Donald Ridd, Leon Ridd (Lucille), Floretta Christensen (Rulon), LaMar, Dale Ridd (Marta), Duane Ridd (Janet), Jim Moss and Gordon Ridd.

He is survived by : his grandchildren, Jamey Corkrey, Christopher Donan Eardley and Kimberly Eardley; his wife CoDele Ridd; his sister Lavelle Moss; his sister-in-law Susan Ridd; his nieces and nephews, Vickie Monsen, Kirk Ridd (Caroll), Merri Joy Bailey (Wade), Renee Gluch (Chris) and Robyn Ridd; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Denise Lambert (John), Rand Eardley (Kristi), Leesa Corkrey, Kip Eardley and Regan Eardley (Teresa); and his grandchild CoDele RiddWife. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren, grandchildren, and 19 bonus great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Merrill K. Ridd Scholarship Fund at: https://ugive.app.utah.edu.