Obituary: Merson, Bryan D.

Age 39

Sat., March 14, 2015

MERSON, Bryan D. (Age 39) Bryan D. Merson of Cusick, WA born January 30, 1976 Began his journey March 12, 2015.

He is survived by his mother Neala Cox, sister Che Cox, daughters Sabrina Nomee and Kyla Merson.

He is preceded in death by his brother Jimmy Merson and his father Robert Lee Merson.

Bryan enjoyed motorcycles, fast cars, snowboarding, basketball, traveling and friends and family.

He was married to Lovinia J. Nomee on March 5, 1999.

He was currently engaged to Amber Harris.

His fiancÄ‚Ĺ ‘s children are Cecianna Auld and Jalyssa Harris.

On March 14, 2015 we will bring Bryan to Nomee Longhouse on the Kalispel Reservation at 711 N. LeClerc Rd in Usk.

The services schedule will be as follows: March 14, 2015 - Family Night March 15, 2015 Rosary March 16, 2015 Funeral Services The final resting place will be the Kalispel Cemetery #2 next to his brother Jimmy Merson.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com

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