PRIOR, Merton Keith


The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Thursday, January 23, 2003 Merton Keith Prior died January 12, 2003 at St. Luke's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 72. A native of Carthage, Illinois, he was a resident of Phoenix for twenty years after living most of his life in California. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps, and long-time Boy Scout Pack Leader. Survivors include two daughters, Cathy Bledsoe of Portland, Ore., and Cindy Teresi of Fair Oaks, Calif.; four granddaughters and one grandson; and brothers Mitchell and Melvin Prior. A celebration of his life is scheduled in the Sacramento, Ca. area on March 23rd. Courtesy of Pat Wilson.