Iva Pearl Merkt

Iva Pearl Lilly was born on September 5, 1915 in Norwood, Colorado. She was the third child born to Wallace John Lilly and Pauline Coplan: Flora, Oren Bruce, Iva Pearl, Mildred, Lawrence Willis, Irene, Clytia Mae, Ralph George, Max C., Peggy Jean, and Doreen.

Iva was first married to Daniel Allen Kelly, son of Henry Martin Kelly and Hester Ann Sparrow on November 5, 1934 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were the parents of five children: Patricia Ann, Larry Olen, Iva Jean, Joanne, and Daniel Allen Jr.

Iva's second marriage was to Carl Erwin Merkt, son of Charles Merkt and Ida M. Wood. Carl and Iva were married on July 27, 1953 in Reno, Nevada. They did not have any children.

Iva passed away on May 23, 1995 in Camp Verde, Arizona and was buried in Safford, Arizona.

Four Generations: Iva, Pauline, Sarah, and Martha

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