Merlin Roland Webb

Merlin Roland Webb, 80, passed away May 16, 2015, in his sleep of natural causes. Merlin was born August 9, 1934, in Hurricane, UT to Roland Thomas and Ruby Ruesch Webb. Merlin was raised in La Verkin, UT the oldest of the three boys. He was taught to work by his parents on the family farm where they raised animals, fruit, and vegetables to sell at the family’s fruit stands throughout the state. After graduation from Hurricane High School, he married Sherri Louise Nyborg in 1952. Merlin and Sherri had four children; they later divorced after the children were raised. Merlin attended and graduated from Dixie College before moving to Chicago, IL to attend Dental School. After graduation from Dental School, Merlin served as a dentist at Edwards Air Force Base before making Scottsdale, AZ their home. Merlin had his dental practice in Scottsdale for 30 years until his retirement. While living in Scottsdale, Merlin served in civic and community organizations. He was on the Scottsdale planning and zoning commission. Merlin also served as a board member of Scottsdale’s Boys Club and Chamber of Commerce. He was a longtime member of the Jaycees, Scottsdale Mounted Sherriff’s Posse, Scottsdale Charros, and Navajo County Hash Knife Pony Express. Along with Merlin’s practice of dentistry, he had a real love of cattle ranching on the Arizona Strip. Over the years he had several ranches including Whitmore Wash along the Colorado River, White Sage by Fredonia, AZ, Hurricane Valley, and the Rim. He retired to and loved living at Cannan Ranch, where he enjoyed planting a garden each year. Over the years Merlin made many special life-long friends who he enjoyed spending time with; they were a big part of his life. Merlin was preceded in death by his parents, a younger brother Robert Webb, and a great-granddaughter Emme Webb. He is survived by: his brother Bud (Marianne) Webb Hurricane, UT; his four children Kelland Webb, Scottsdale AZ, Kirk (Sharon) Webb, Hurricane UT, Kristal (Zach) Markham, Flagstaff AZ, Kendra Webb, Phoenix AZ; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial service Monday, May 25, at 6:00 PM held at the American Legion Hall 730 N 200 W in Hurricane, UT. According to Merlin’s wishes there will not be a viewing, and his ashes will be laid to rest at a later date. Family and friends are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-9100.

Merlin Roland Webb

August 9, 1934 - May 16, 2015