Merrill Anderson Obituary Merrill Leroy Anderson Born May 6, 1936 (Rupert, Idaho) Deceased August 15, 2022 (Nampa, Idaho) Family: Married to Arnetha Anderson (62 years) Children: Debbie Slack Jeffrey Anderson Jody Compton Grandchildren: Ryan, Heidi, Bret, Kevin, Samantha, Tanner, Toby, Molly, Riley, Cassidy, and Carley. Great Grand Children.13 and counting. Education: Graduated from Rupert High School 1954 Graduated from Magic Valley Christian College 1963 Bachelor of Arts Physical Education and History Graduated from Harding University 1967 Masters Degree History Albertson College of Idaho 1976 Administration Degree Career: Nampa School District #131 Central Junior High School 1963 1967 Teacher Nampa High School 1967 1976 Taught US History Coached Football, Basketball, and baseball Varsity Head Coach (Basketball) 1971-1976 Multiple State Tournament Appearances South Junior High School 1976 1983 Assistant Principal West Junior High School 1983 1992 Principal His greatest joy in education was here at West Junior High. The year prior to his coming to West this school had been put on academic probation by the State of Idaho Education Department. Two years after he became Principal the State Department rated West Junior High School as a Merit School. Merrill gives full credit for this change to his outstanding staff of Teachers and fellow Administrators. He said, "They knew what needed to be done, and made it happen". Nampa High School 1992 1993 Assistant Principal Nampa School District Office 1993 2005 Interim Superintendent 1993 - 1994 Assistant Superintendent 1994 2005 Awards: Lifetime Membership 3rd District Coaches Association National School Board Association Convention New Orleans, LA Presenter Idaho School Board Association Convention Boise, Idaho Principal of the Year Idaho Music Educator Association Other Work: Worked for the City of Nampa Parks and Recreation Department from 1964 1994 during the summer taking care of the cities swimming pools and water programs. Retired in May 2005. Merrills parents: Cleland Anderson and Louisa May Beck Anderson - deceased Merrill was one of 5 children: Maxine deceased Marie deceased Ronald deceased Loa Dyke currently resides in Richfield, Utah. Services Celebration of Life Saturday August 27, 2022 2:00 PM South Middle School Gymnasium 229 W. Greenhurst Rd. Nampa, ID 83686