Brandon E Merklin

3 comments Beloved angel Brandon E. Merklin, 26, of Show Low left this world and his loved ones to start a new journey with our Lord Friday, July 16, 2010. Brandon was born Dec. 16, 1983, in Mesa to John and Linda Merklin of Show Low. He moved to the White Mountains in 1991 with his family and graduated from Show Low High School in 2002. He attended college in the valley and earned his associates degree in drafting in 2003. He was an employee with the City of Show Low. Brandon loved fishing hunting and camping every chance he got. He will be deeply and greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Brandon had the most amazing soul and he loved to lend a hand to everyone around him, anyway he could. Even in death he found a way of helping others, he had his body donated to science in hopes that it would help others. He was an avid guitarist and song writer. Brandon was amazingly talented in all of his endeavors. He didn't just do it, he put his all into it. Brandon always helped organizations for children and young adults of the White Mountains. So there has been a memorial trust fund setup in Brandon's name to accept donations for the Show Low High School music department. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, please donate to this account, please contact (928) 242-0774. Brandon is survived by his mother, father and three brothers, Derreck (Shaunie and niece Raina), Trenton and Elliott, all from Show Low; nine aunts, 10 uncles, 32 cousins, great aunts and uncles, other family members and numerous friends. There will be a celebration of his life at 1 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Raven Ramada in Fool Hollow Lake. Everyone is welcome to share their special memories of Brandon or bring pictures. Food and beverages will be provided after the celebration.