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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: Better luck next time, but no guarantees ... Guest Opinion: It's the right time for river protection ... Guest Opinion: Oregon’s forests were born to burn ... Our View: Better luck next time, but no guarantees ... Guest Opinion: It's the right time for river protection ... Guest Opinion: Oregon’s forests were born to burn ... Merlin Wayne Fjarli Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Oct. 16, 2014 at 2:00 AM Posted Oct. 16, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Social News Merlin Wayne Fjarli, 84, passed away October 9, 2014 surrounded by his family. Merlin was born March 19, 1930 in Angwin, Calif. to Elmer and Pearl Fjarli. He moved to Medford in 1943. Merlin attended Rogue Valley Adventist Academy and graduated from Laurelwood Academy in Gaston, Ore. Merlin had a passion for India, building schools and churches there for the untouchables. In years past Merlin raced cars at the local speedway and still enjoyed watching Nascar. In recent years Merlin's passion turned to spreading the good news of Jesus' soon return, and built a local Christian radio station, KFJL 1400 a.m. Merlin started and succeeded at several businesses, Southern Oregon Wholesale, The Masher, Big Toe Autowreckers and Southern Oregon Builders. Merlin leaves behind his wife, Jo Ann Bratcher Fjarli of 65 plus years. He had four children, Waynette Fjarli, Clint (Lola) Fjarli, Calvin Fjarli, Bruce (Jacki) Fjarli; six grandchildren, Holly, Rachel, Ceisha, Brian, Cameron and Caleb; as well as twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Calvin in 1972 and his grandson, Brian in 2014. Merlin is also survived by his brother, Delmer Fjarli and sister, Elmina Johnson. Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday October 16, 2014 at Memory Gardens Memorial Park, 1395 Arnold Lane, Medford. A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Medford Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1900 Greenwood St., Medford, OR. 97504. Donations may be made to the Rogue Valley Adventist Academy Worthy Student Fund. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Oct. 16, 2014 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501