Valerie Gayle Merritt
May 4, 2022
With heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Valerie Gayle Merritt on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the age of 53 years.
Valerie was born on April 17, 1969 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan to Ella Ness (Bradshaw) and Arthur Ness. She worked in Weyburn for many years as a caregiver at the long-term care home. In 1991 she gave birth to her daughter Jessica, followed by her son Tyler in 1993. She spent many years as a dedicated and loving stay-at-home mother.
In 2000, she and her family moved to Regina, Saskatchewan where she worked hard to obtain her Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma. She served her community for many years as a LPN at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, supporting those in need. Valerie cared for those around her. Her loved ones will remember her for the compassion she showed for the people and animals in her life.
Valerie loved gardening, hunting, farming and cooking for loved ones. She was often happiest riding her bicycle and spending time with her rescue dog Zelda. She enjoyed listening to music, classic television and watching movies at home.
Valerie was predeceased by her father Arthur Ness. Valerie is survived by her two children Jessica Merritt and Tyler Merritt; her partner Darrell Bzdel; her mother Ella Bradshaw; and her sisters Kathy Schuette and Evelyn Ness.
She will be laid to rest at the Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan, Saskatchewan. A private family service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the SPCA in Valerie’s memory.
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Messages of Condolence
So sorry for your loss! ~ Terry Hornung
Sorry for your loss ~ Paul Wurz
So Sorry to hear of Val’s passing. Deepest Sympathy to her Family ~ Glen & Chris Hall
Our deepest sympathy to family ~ Henry and Saida Dakinireich
My condolences Tyler.... my thoughts and prayers are with you ~ Pauline Rush
So sorry to hear of Vals passing. Best lpn I ever worked with in every Way, bar none. Sincerely Lindsay Coueslan ~ Lindsay coueslan
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. ~ Linda and Roger Barrett, Katelyn Barrett
So sorry to hear of the loss of Val. Hugs to her family ~ Harold and Bev Leshchyshyn
Our deepest sympathy Tyler to you and your family. Prayers and love to you all. ~ Colleen and Charles Rush
Deepest sympathy too the family of Val and her partner Darrell ( Kume) , Grant her eternal memory! ~ Jim Bihun
Deepest sympathy to you all, you are in our thoughts ~ Raymond, Isabel & James Martens
Dear Darrel & family and +Val's family, Our deepest Condolences to you all. Sorry to hear the sad news. Eternal Memory ~ Leonard & Kasie Leschyshyn
Deepest Sympathies for your loss. ~ Myles and Nancy
Condolences to all the family. Val was a lovily person.we will miss her. ~ Bob and Heather Speers
Dear Jessica & Matt, Tyler & Taylor. We were very saddened to hear of the recent loss of your mom, Val. Thinking of you all and sending much love during this difficult time. ~ Allan & Donna DeVreese & family