Merle was born in Viking and raised in Bruce where she met the love of her life, Robert Taylor. Together they would do great things as they built a life and raised their family in the Viking area.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 61 years, Robert.  Her son Aaron(Relda) their children, Rob(Shannon), Merritt(Tracy), Clarrisse(TJ) Her daughter Saylor(Nick) and her children Tyler(Alli), Dustin(Bayley), Jesse(Kaitlyn) and Tavanna 13 great grandchildren, brother Dudley Lund, sister Wilda Lindsay, sister in laws, Jennifer Lund, Lori Lund and brother in law Ron Elder, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was pre deceased by her parents, Chester and Lola Lund, sisters, Karen Jackson, Linda Christian, Ethel Elder, Marlene Rose, brothers Mel and Merritt Lund, brother in law William Christian, Brian Taylor and sister in law Dineke Taylor.

Donations in memory of Merle may be made to the Alzheimer's Society

An Inurnment for Merle will be held in the spring.