Written by Lester Jornlin

Although my parents had bought land (from Carl Anderson Sr. ) and had established a home in Canada as early as 1908, I was born at Brookings, South Dakota in January, 1910. This was during a brief stay back in the United States.

I grew up in Canada and in August 17, 1939 I married Hazel Lyseng (B. April 1912) the second daughter of Carl and Ragna Lyseng of Armena.

We moved to Olympia, Washington in 1940 and I worked at carpentry until World War Il. I then served in the United States Navy until the fall of 1945. The last thirty-five years I have been doing contracting, owning my own business. We are now retired.

Our son Merle was born in Februarv 21, 1950 in Tacoma, Wæshington and at present owns a motorcycle repair and parts business in Olympia. He is single.

February 21, 1950 - January 24, 2021

Olympia, Washington - Mr. Merle Kevin Jornlin Sr. passed away after a long illness on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Olympia, Washington. Merle was an only child born in Tacoma, Washington to the union of Mr. Lester and Mrs. Hazel Jornlin on February 21, 1950.

His passion was motorcycles and fast cars. He was well known in the community as he owned Jammers West Harley Davidson Repair Shop and Merlin Fabrications. His garage and backyard was an extension of that passion and everyone who knew him if they knew nothing else knew this. His knowledge and expertise in this industry will be missed.

Merle was never married though had a long running relationship with Sondra Lee Herron. From that relationship to continue his legacy and reminisce fond memories son, Merle Kevin Jornlin Jr. (Michelle (aka Shellee)); daughter, Kathleen Jennifer Jornlin-Nickelberry (Broderick deceased) twins; step-daughters, Charlotte Fran White (Donald deceased) and Rachaell Kay Eddie- Green (Steve); grandsons, Broderick Dewayne Nickelberry Jr. and Matthew Damen Jornlin; granddaughters, Latricia Marie Nickelberry and Vivian Rayne Jornlin, a host of step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel May Jornlin (Lyseng) and father Lester Lloyd Jornlin.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Mills and Mills Funeral and Memorial Park.

No services will be held at his wishes.