Genevieve Merrill died June 21, 2013, at the age of 83.

She was born July 14, 1929, in Toronto, Canada. She married Edward Merrill in 1948 and together they built their first home and started their family. In 1957 they immigrated to California with their four boys. After settling in Westminister, Calif., and the birth of their daughter, she went to college to complete her AA degree in social welfare. In the late 1970s she and her husband opened Allform Tool Grinding, where they enjoyed working side by side. After retirement, the couple moved to Enumclaw to be closer to family. She loved to go on cruises and was always ready to throw a party. Her favorite pastimes were reading mystery-crime novels, working jigsaw puzzles, watching hummingbirds and enjoying time with family and friends. She had a very strong faith and loved to celebrate the Eucharist.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Edward; sons Michael Merrill and wife Josephine of Arizona, Daniel Merrill and wife Sandy of Enumclaw, and Douglas Merrill and wife Patty of Idaho; daughter Christine Williams and husband Jack of Enumclaw; five grandchildren and three great-children.

She was preceded in death by son Patrick Merrill and two grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will take place Friday, June 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with a Rosary at 9 a.m. followed by a memorial Mass at 10 a.m.

All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.