ANDERSON — Ralph Merlin, 87; born April 13, 1935, Stanwood, Washington; died Oct. 6, 2022, College Place, Washington. Surviving: spouse, Marlene (Godfrey) Anderson; son, David; daughter, Sheryl (Anderson) Abbott; sisters, Betty (Anderson) Penner, Lois (Anderson) Cornell, Marilyn (Anderson) Gepford and Margie (Anderson) Meidinger; 5 grandchildren.