Merlin L. Leavitt

Merlin LaVoy Leavitt died August 15, 2024 at Bennett Hills in Gooding, Idaho. Born to Merlin and Hertha Leavitt, he was big brother to Ray Dean Leavitt, dec., Sue Gwin (Roy), Peggy Cavote (Steve), and Janna Lynn, dec. 

Merlin married Dawn, and they later divorced. Merlin then married Judy, and although they also divorced, they remained close friends. Merlin had three sons, Garrett, Todd, and Deuce.

Merl was always a hard worker. He owned and operated a Chevron station in Las Vegas for 20 years. He sold his business and moved to Eugene, Oregon. When his mother died, he moved to Jerome, Idaho to help care for his father. Merl owned and operated Jerome Wheel and Brake after his brother, Ray, passed away in a boating accident.

He met Diane Oden in Jerome and they became soulmates. They enjoyed both working hard and riding motorcycles together. Diane passed away nine years ago.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ray; sister, Janna; and his Love, Diane Oden.

He leaves behind his sisters, Sue Gwin and Peggy Cavote; and sons, Garrett, Todd, and Deuce. Although he lost his best friend, Mark Walters, five years ago, he remained close friends forever with Mark's wife, Sandra Walters.

A Celebration of Merl's Life will be held at 6:00 pm, Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Snake River Elks Lodge, 412 E 200 S, Jerome, Idaho. There will be a potluck dinner, so please bring your favorite dish to share.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Merl's memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.