In Loving Memory Of

Terrance "Terry" Allen Merrill

Terrance " Terry" A. Merrill, a lifetime resident of Colville, WA passed away on Dec 29, 2025 in Colville, WA at the age of 75 due to complications of dementia. Terry was born on December 6, 1950 in Seattle, Washington the Son of Luther Merrill and Mary (Lucurell) Merrill.

Terry was raised in Colville, WA where he attended school. Terry graduated from Colville High School in 1970. He then traveled to Red Bluff, CA and started working as a saw mechanic. Soon after he met and married Pam Schlining on February 9, 1974 in Reno, NV. They returned to Red Bluff and began a family with the birth of their son, Shawn. In 1975, they moved to Colville where their family continued to grow with the addition of three sons, Tony, Joe and Lucas, Christina. Terry worked for Colville McCulloch for 10 years before he purchased the business and moved to Buena Vista and started Colville Small Engine Repair. His two sons, Shawn and Tony worked beside him until he retired in 2020.

Outside of work, he took great pleasure in taking scenic drives, visiting with friends and family, and tinkering on cars. In his younger years he loved buying and selling guns, hunting, fishing, and traveling. In his travels he loved to collect trinkets, especially clocks.  His greatest joy was spending time with his wife Pam.

Terry was preceded in death by his father, Luther Merrill in 2007 and his wife, Pam Merrill in 2016.

He is survived by his four sons, Shawn Merrill and his wife, Tamela, Tony Merrill and his wife, Crystal, Joe Merrill and his wife, Mindy, all of Colville, WA; Lucas Merrill and his wife, Allison, of Plains, MO; daughter, Christina "Merrill" Groves, Ravenna, OH; grandchildren, Shane, Cody, Tanner, Skyler, Brooke, Sophia, Autumn, Emilie, Victoria and  Luciana.