April Patricia (Bates) Merwin left us to be with her personal Lord and Savior on August 27, 2022. April was born on April 1st, 1957. She was only three years old when her mother Vivian (Lapier) Jeffery married the only father that April ever knew, Marvin Jeffery Sr.
April was raised on a ranch in Hilger MT, along with her two brothers and seven sisters. After graduating high school April met Scott Merwin, throughout the years they traveled the countryside, mountains, oilrigs, logging sites, beaches, and campsites together. During these travels three children entered their journey, Mike, Amanda (Dominick, Devon, Jenna Lee) and Angela (Tesiah, Layla, Kyle Jr).
April or “Smiley” (because of her radiant smile) was an Angel to so many. She had an enormous heart; spoke the truth even when others did not want to hear it. She was a hard worker, a loving mother, a caregiver at heart, a grandmother, cousin, sister, and a friend. April taught several people the value of family, sports, the definition of strength, morals, ethics, and principles. Her own values resonated through to those around her.
April was always quick to forgive, compassionate, good-hearted, understanding, had a loving soul, her laughter was infectious, she loved animals, loved to garden and was always available.
April loved calling family/friends on April Fool’s Day and telling jokes. She also never missed the chance to call someone on their birthday. One of her favorite passions was singing, April had an amazing voice; she was always ready to sing at a moment’s notice, especially to Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Shania Twain, and others.
April is survived by her children, grandchildren, cousins, friends and her siblings Rosemary Cote, Karen (John) Simmons, Jessica Sutton, Billie (Jim) Franze, Victoria (Dan) Dooley, Marvin Jr (Jolene) Jeffery, Guy (Julie) Jeffery, Elizabeth Jeffery, Jacqline (David) Rivera, and many nieces and nephews.
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Alandra Hill says
Sorry to hear of April’s passing. She was a kind lady, and we always enjoyed her behind the lunch counter at Ben Franklin’s back in the day. Thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jamie White and family. says
Mike,
I’m sorry for your loss. I will never forget your mom yelling and rooting us on during the baseball years. You are in our prayers.
Mark and the boys says
Iam so sorry for your loss, April is a good friend of the family, Lots of good times and laughs and a great supporter at all of ball games we cheered on together. Rest in peace kid.
Sandy McFarland-Hays says
Mike, I was so sorry to read about the passing of your mother. Sending you many prayers and blessings during this hard time. She was a beautiful person.
James ludwig says
Mike, Amanda, and Angela
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a amazing lady by taking care of me and just being a amazing human being. Will never forget us all hanging out listening to music and enjoying each other’s company.
Ernie says
Amanda& Mike and grand kids
Sorry for your loss.lve only known your mother a short while I’m glad I had some good talks about you kids and she told me some silly story’s about you kids growing up you kids seen it all living on road.She will be missed.R.I.P. April
Louise de Montigny says
I’m so sorry to learn that April has passed. She was everything as you describe and I always enjoyed her cooking and our visits over the years. Peace to you all.