Crystal Garneau Merritt

Crystal was born 3/2/84, Denver, CO. and entered heaven 1/20/06 with fiance' Justin McClintock. Her cherished son Ethan miraculously survived the car accident. Crystal lived and loved her family and friends passionately, including childhood friend Emmy Borsick. She is now forever at peace with God. Mother of Ethan Zachariah Poertner; Daughter of Michele Garneau and Walter Merritt; Sister of Tyler Garneau Merritt and his wife Yoko, and Adrienne Garneau Merritt; former wife of Sgt. Tim Poertner, USMC; Granddaughter of Joe and Marian Garneau, and Billy and Regi Merritt; Niece of Marie and Terry Genz, Joey and Robin Garneau, Monique and Robert Ramos, Paul and Mia Garneau, Eddie and Denise Garneau, David Garneau, Mike and Kathy Merritt, and Chrissy and Tommy Poe; also survived by 13 favorite cousins. Preceded in death by her fiance', Justin McClintock. Vigil Service Thursday, 1/26/06, 7PM; Funeral Mass Friday, 1/27/06, 10 AM; both at Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn. Services will conclude at the church. A reception will follow at the Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Crystal Garneau Merritt Memorial Fund for the education of her son Ethan, c/o Horizon Bank, 1899 Wynkoop St., Suite 100, Denver, 80202.