Ernest 'Hugh' Merrell, 77

Ernest “Hugh” Merrell, 77, passed away at his Kila residence on March 15, 2015. 

Hugh was born Sept. 21, 1937, in McClelland, Arkansas. 

He had been a carpenter by trade before retiring. 

Hugh is survived by his wife, Elisabeth Merrell, of Kila; son, David Merrell, of Fresno, California; daughter, Lori Keller, of Kalispell; and sisters, Ann Mercer of Kila and Sharon Kidwell of Merlin, Oregon. 

At his request, there will be no services. 

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.