Carolyn Irene Ferris Merrill Bigart

Carolyn Irene Ferris Merrill Bigart was born January 8, 1930 to Gordon and Ora Ferris in Burns, OR. She married Marvin Ray Merrill on November 27, 1946. He preceded her in death February 3, 2000. She is survived by her four children, Lynn Christine Reagan, spouse Mike (Payette, ID), Deborah Ray Hickey (Meridian, ID) spouse Patrick Hickey(deceased), Mark Gordon Merrill, spouse Melinda (Tualatin, OR), and Leslie Ann Shoemaker spouse Rick (Ridgefield, WA), ten grandchildren, and sixteen great- grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Faye Keller (Spanaway, WA) and Margery, Defoe (Bend, OR).
In August 2000, Carolyn married Tom Bigart and joined his family which included his son Mark, spouse Nancy and daughter Glenda, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The last twelve years she and her husband, Tom traveled the world on many cruises. Tom and Carolyn's families were a big part of their lives. She enjoyed painting, yard work, reading, her church family, and traveling. She was loved by all and will be deeply missed. The services will be held Tuesday June 26, 2012 at the Elkton Bible Baptist Church at 10:00 A.M.