Marjorie Carol Merkley Perez

Marjorie Carol Merkley Perez passed away at the age of 66, surrounded by her family and loved ones in Salt Lake City, Utah. Marjorie was born to Dr. Jay Peterson Merkley and Mary Anderson on October 14, 1958 in Pocatello, Idaho. She met her sweetheart, Quinn Edward Perez, and they were married on June 5, 1981.

Margee had lots of hobbie and accomplishments that made her life fun and fulfilling! As a young girl, she was a horse show-woman, she competed, bonded with her horses, and won many awards. She was a dancer and a performer in ballet and drill team and was involved in various school clubs. She was a crafting McGyver! She could make anything. One of her most amazing feats was constructing a Renaissance ruff from a little lace and a wire hanger in less than 12 hours. She enjoyed getting creative and making homemade goodies for family and friends, especially around Christmastime.

In her professional career, she worked as a Radiologist Tech and Mammographer for 30+ years at St. Mark's Hospital, where she always tried to provide the best care for patients.

She was an infinite comedienne and a lover of jokes--loved laughing with others and enjoyed the little moments! She made friends everywhere she went. She loved to travel with Quinn and spend time with her children and family. They went on many adventures to all sorts of places and she really loved Disneyland with all her kids. Lake Powell was also a frequent destination. Many a day were spent with many friends and family playing Phase 10 and Uno.

Being a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints played a big role in her life, guiding her values. She served her neighborhood youth in organizations such as Primary, Cub Scouts, Young Women, and more. Her testimony of Jesus Christ is a legacy to all her know her.

She cherished being a loving sister, wife, mother, and "Nammers", embracing all the joys and challenges of family life with plenty of love and laughter.

Margee is survived by her husband, Quinn; her daughters,Jill (Curtis), Kristen (Jason), Angela (Beau), and Nicolette (Christian); her son Jacob (Adam); grandchildren Damon (Autumn), Markus (Laila), Scarlett, Benjamin, Nora, Tyler, and great-grandchildren, Kenai and Roman Atlas; her siblings, Jay "Smokey" Merkley, Mary Okelberry, Sandi Tomlinson, and Doug Merkley. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Dr. Jay and Mary Merkley, and her mother-in-law Judy Perez.

Funeral services for Margee will be held on March 14th, 2025 at the Meadow Ward Building located at 1955 West 400 North, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 beginning at 11am with a viewing prior to services. An evening viewing will be held at the same location the night prior on March 13, 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Interment will be at Salt Lake City Cemetery, located at 280 North 1100 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111, on March 14, 2025 following the funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating items such as hats/beanies, head and neck scarves, and blankets, to the Utah Cancer Specialists Cancer Center, in Margee's honor.

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