Sharon Ann Morgan Merrill

Our Angel Mother, Sharon Merrill, passed away on November 17, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona. She was 70 years old. Sharon was the 2nd child of 3 children born to Richard Morgan and Darlene Engelbrecht. She was born on May 6, 1955, in Jerome, Idaho and was raised and lived there throughout her young life. The family eventually moved to Arizona and that was where they would call home. She has many wonderful memories of her childhood with her older brother, Bill and her younger sister, Vicki. Sharon attended and graduated from Mesa High School in 1973.

She married our father, Kurt Hansen Merrill in the Mesa Arizona Temple on September 12, 1975. Their marriage brought 5 children into the world, 4 sons and 1 daughter. They raised their children in Mesa, Arizona because it was a wonderful place to live. Our Father later passed away on December 24, 2012 and our Mother truly missed having her sweetheart by her side.

Sharon was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings throughout her life. These included Primary Teacher, Nursery Worker and loved any calling serving children. While raising her own family, Sharon enjoyed being employed outside of the home to help provide for them. One of her favorite jobs was working several years at a day care center. She also studied and acquired her medical assistant certificate. She was employed many years by the Banner hospitals, working in both medical records and radiology. She loved her job and being with the patients and her co-workers. She had a contagious smile and simply loved people.

Throughout her life, Sharon was loved by all who met and associated with her. She had a kind and tender heart that allowed her to feel love for everyone. The greatest joy of her life was serving others, but especially her family. She had a deep love for her special needs son, David. She loved and served him all of her life.

Her posterity presently includes 5 children, 14 grandchildren who are Branson, Dayton, Camden, Felicity, Rylee, Crew, Ridge, Kadence, JR, Beau, Ryden, Braxton, Kambria and Gage. She loved attending their events and being a Grandmother to them. Our mother had many wonderful qualities and one of those was the ability to recognize the needs of others and to love and serve them however she could. She faced many health challenges throughout her life, but persevered with a good attitude while enduring these trials. Her desire was to live the teachings of our Savior and always follow His example. As her children, we feel very blessed to have someone so Christ-like as our Mother.

Sharon is preceded in death by our dad, Kurt, her father and her brother. She is survived by her 5 children – John Merrill (Felicia), David Merrill, Tisha Mortensen (Ryan), Steven Merrill, Michael Merrill (Brooke), all of her grandchildren as well as her sister, Vicki Mrozinski.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, 3930 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ, 85205. There will be a visitation from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. prior to the service. We want to thank family and friends for their love and prayers for us on behalf of our Mother. Funeral arranged by Bunker’s University Chapel. Interment will take place at the Mesa City Cemetery following the Services. 1212 N. Center Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.