San Joaquin County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Acker, Merwin Harold December 20 2004
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The Record  December 23, 2004
Boise, Idaho
Merwin Harold Acker 
Mar. 27, 1927 - Dec. 20, 2004



Merwin Harold Acker lived March 24, 1927 – December 20, 2004. He is survived by 
his son, Kevin of Boise, Idaho; and his granddaughters, Carey and Jennifer, who 
reside in Kuna, Idaho, and Portland, Oregon. 
His wife, Yvonne Acker, in 1997 and his sister, Doris Roff, preceded him in 
death. Merwin was born to Harold and Edna Acker in Lodi, California. Merwin 
served in the Navy from 1944 through 1946. He then attended Fresno State 
College and the College of the Pacific. He married Yvonne Morotti in June 1952. 
He entered the engineering profession during his employment with Morrison 
Knudsen, Inc., from 1952 through 1989. At the time of his retirement he was 
chief estimator for concrete bids. Merwin enjoyed building model railroads and 
spending time with his pets. He began running in his 40's and competed in 6 
marathons. He enjoyed working on old cars including a 1929 Model A and a 55 
Cameo pickup. Merwin was 77 years old when he died as a resident of Boise 
Samaritan Village in Boise, Idaho. He had struggled for 15 years with the 
progression of Alzheimer's disease. 
Merwin's family would like to thank the staff at Boise Samaritan Village for 
their respect, love, and excellent care of Merwin over the past several years.
A Memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2004 at the 
Risen Christ Catholic Community, 11511 Lake Hazel Road. 
In lieu of flowers, please consider visiting a nursing home near you in 
Merwin's memory. Services are under direction of the Relyea Funeral Chapel. 
Relyea Funeral Chapel 




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