October 2
Incredible night!! Those smiles tell it all
Fabulous swim on the relays!!! They swam their hearts out!! Some swam all the way across for the first time in an event/race. 
Congratulations! #playunified #soproudofthem
October 3
I love when family comes to town!! Cousins are the best!! “Cousins, because our parents couldn’t handle us as sisters.”
October 6
It makes me so happy 
to see the love and inclusion!! So cool the Highschoolers came to celebrate Homecoming with the little Lobos today!!
Malori Saline:
TI Showed Up in EXTREME Lobo Spirit!!! It was a sea of Blue and White! We had some INCREDIBLE High Schoolers with loud music come and help pass out goodies and pump up that Lobo energy, which was AMAZING!!! And of course, this couldn't have happened without some awesome PTSO mamas (some couldn't make it, but contributed BIG TIME behind the scenes) who love these little lobos so much! Happy Homecoming Day Lobos!!!!
Homecoming Week is always so fun!!! 
love that it brings out the leadership of our youth and they unite the younger ones too!! Such cool kids we have in this community!! I love Snowflake-Taylor
October 7
Incredible!! Howdy from Texas!! Love that my family gets to spend the weekend with our doctors, friends and leaders. We crave learning to activate our bodies, keeping them healthy, specifically my Children’s! Helping their bodies to work at their best
I can’t wait to see what brain tricks my kiddos are going to do next. It’s beautiful when we finally learn to help ourselves, we then get to help others, that’s the blessing.
October 8
Happy Birthday to this cool kid!! 
I can’t believe my baby, my little man is turning 12 years old!! I love that Harrison spent his birthday weekend in growth momentum, seeing what’s possible! He has overcome and made so much growth. I love his desire to learn. And He got to be part of a huge service project with LifeVantage Legacy, packing bags for a local school district with school supplies and food. -Celebrated his birthday with some dear friends, Dr. Bob’s family, this morning and then headed home on a long car ride. We love road trips, seeing the landscape change. Can’t wait to get to my girls! So impressed
they took care of themselves this weekend.
October 9
Mia:
Our Merrill family
Ok…. this little guy has cerebral palsy, ataxia… but last year he spent his birthday money on a hoverboard (against momma wishes/protection
) and he is now able to ride a hoverboard (only in the house) unheard of with someone having an atrophied brain/neurodegenerative disease. Ok… so this year, a bike? Hmmm… he is awesome on a specialized made bike with four big wheels. 
I guess we will see what he can do on two? What brain tricks will he pull off? Excited and nervous 
🏼 #braintricks #liquidcollagen #nrf2 #livelifeactivated #cerebralpalsyhacked #ataxiacerebelar #grateful #birthdayboy #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #cousins
October 10
#madnesswiththemerrillbudz #praying
October 12
Best Halloween costume ever! 
Lol! Actually best Horse massage therapist ever she is actually taping the horse so he can recognize and focus working on those muscles as he is continuing to repair from his trailer accident. Lots of cool science 
Activating Dr. Dollars muscles 
our bodies are miracles and meant to heal! We are super excited about the progress he’s making! #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #loveourhorses
October 13
Unified Lobos State Bocce Competition today!! Great job team!! #playunified #inclusionmatters #everyonehappierandhealthier #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #lobosunified #specialolympicsarizona #openingceremonies #letsago
October 14
Just a few moments of an incredible, hard, hot, proud of this team kind of day if you ask them if it was a hard day, they would shout YES if you ask them if it was a fun day, they would shout YESIf you ask them, if they would do this hard hot day again they would shout YES when you overcome hard things ESPECIALLY AS A TEAM, it boosts confidence!!! And makes the hard doable and fun 
thankful to all the volunteers and the incredible parents. And these athletes/partners-AMAZING!!! #playunified #inclusionmatters #cantwaitformorepictures #wow #lovethisteam
️ #swimunified #medleyrelay #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #everyonehappierandhealthier
Oct 15
Just a few more favorites from this weekend! Congratulations to all swimmers, fabulous competition at the state Special Olympics Unified swim meet at Skyline High School
Oct 16
Fall is here!!! Loved spending part of our afternoon at the Willis Farm
October 18
…. and completely speechless I don’t even know what to say! I think I’m still in shock. This beautiful baby girl is now a remarkable adult. Happy Birthday to this beautiful courageous girl, Kalicia 
I’m so proud of her and all that she has accomplished thus far in her life. I love listening to her sing 
and seeing her passion for life. She has great things ahead. Thankful to her example of kindness and her ability to love and include others. I love my cowgirl 
#happybirthday #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether #growingup #everyonehappierandhealthier
Oct 19
“Candy Monster” 
pumpkin 
making fun! I think his favorite part was biting off the monster’s finger/candy bar
#storybookcontest #taylorintermediate #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #candymonster
Oct 20
#womenmakethedifference -Rebecca Bender, a trafficked survivor, key note speaker -fundraising and supporting trafficking recovery programs. Bringing awareness to protect our children Loved coming together today uplifting each other and women as a whole 
Thank you #protectourchildern #loveeachother #lifteachotherup #inclusionmatters #everyonehappierandhealthier #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #makeadifference #merrillsworktogetherplaytogetherstaytogether
Oct 21
When I think of my grandmother…I think of music, art, poetry, a strong, courageous, lovable woman. We knew she loved us with all her heart. She taught us to love learning, music and art. She and my grandpa were always singing and performing, even while they were doing the dishes. I will miss the music recitals, and reunions performing the Messiah. 
I will miss the cookies when we come to grandmas and the welcoming smile and hug. She made me feel and taught me I could accomplish anything. I love and cherish my Grandma Charlotte Burgoyne. She passed away peacefully at 96 years old. Really truly, one of my most favorite people that lived on this earth, my hero. I’m so grateful I got to be one of her granddaughters out of the 40+ grandkids. Love you Grandma. #wewillmissyou #heavenlyangel #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #loveyougrandma
Oct 23
Addie Flake:
Better late then never! State swim was so fun. I literally love this team with my hole heart!!! I have learned so many things from them! Anna Pember Merrill your amazing and I love you
Oct 24/26
Happy Birthday to my Daddy! ~Keith Pember ~ I can’t believe he is turning 68 years old. He’s such a fun grandpa, the grandkids adore him So silly 
and we are so happy for Grandpa and Grandma! Best birthday present… they will be serving a mission in South Africa!
Oct 25
I made my broomstick, come join us, so much fun
Oct 26
Charlotte Mary Tillotson Burgoyne
About noon on Thursday, October 19, 2023, while pleasantly dreaming, our dear Mother, Grand, Great and Great-great Grandmother, Charlotte Mary Tillotson Burgoyne, left us to return to her heavenly home from whence she came, to be reunited with many loved ones who have gone before. She leaves behind a large posterity; eight children, forty grandchildren, 142 great-grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren. We will miss her presiding presence, but also rejoice in her new celebration of life.
She was born the daughter of Charles Ephraim and Alta Lenora Shurtliff Tillotson, December 16, 1926 in Ogden, Utah, almost ninety-seven years ago. On August 30, 1946, she was married to her dashingly handsome beau, Roger Dee Burgoyne, in the Salt Lake City Utah Temple; and their many years of marital bliss together, commenced and lasted for 68 years until his passing, November 22, 2014. Their children are: Charlotte Mary (Gary) Thompson, Kathleen (Terry) Campbell, Roger T (Lori) Burgoyne, Margaret (Steve – deceased) Cowgur, Janet Burgoyne, Sylvia (Keith) Pember, Martha Burgoyne and Eric T (Ellen) Burgoyne.
She is an industrious woman, an elegant lady of many talents and accomplishments; art, music, homemaking, teaching, performance, gardening, tailoring, interior decorating and family history; briefly touch on the variety of her expertise. She graduated from Utah State Agricultural College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics and Elementary Education, June 3, 1949; received her Master of Education Degree with emphasis on a Comprehensive Study of Art from Arizona State University, August 8, 1980; and retired from the Tempe Elementary School District after twenty-three years of teaching fifth and sixth graders, June 1989. Her life has been full and productive – she wasn’t one to just sit down. Wonderfully, she kept and has written a journal of her life experience, and has gifted each of her eight children with a large spiral bound book, a copy of her life’s proceedings which is an invaluable treasure.
She is beloved by her many grandchildren, school students and others that benefited from her attention; giving piano, drawing, pottery, painting and voice lessons throughout the years. Even her now grown-up adult elementary school students, would seek her out to visit her at home. She’s had a major impact on many young lives and has the gift of making each individual she associates with feel especially valued and loved. We will miss her dearly, but by her example, and through her large posterity, she will be remembered forever.
The funeral service will be held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Evergreen Building Chapel, located at 700 South Evergreen Road, Tempe, AZ 85281, Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 11:00 am; with visitation beforehand at 10:00 am in the Relief Society Room. The interment will be on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in the Montpelier City Cemetery, Montpelier, Bear Lake, Idaho, following a family graveside service at 2:00 PM in the afternoon.
Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
Condolences
The weekend all went so fast… so many emotions, happiness, heartache and love amongst friends and family. The music was amazing, honoring her. I loved what Aunt Janet said, that Grandma loved and supported each individual child and grandchild. She didn’t teach anyone to live in a box and according to her ideas and dreams. She pushed and guided us to sail and become our best! To become who we are meant to become on this earth. I loved looking around the chapel and seeing everyone for the wonderful incredible individuals they are in this family and who they have become and the talents and energy they have brought into this world. I love my Burgoyne family. I wish I got to spend more time with all of you. I look forward to seeing a lot of you again in a week as we drive up north to Montpellier for her memorial. (I wish we got more pictures.) #loveyougrandma #artist #mymentor #family #gratitude #love 
and 
night #madnesswiththemerrillbudz #happyhalloween
I love this dear lady so much! She was always an amazing example of love and kindness. I was very blessed to be around her as much as I did.
My Aunt Charlotte was a regal queen of a woman. Beautiful, soft-spoken and artistically gifted to the max.She could sing like an angel.She was also a tremendous force for love and goodness. Although I was not geographically close to her after I grew up she was a real inspiration to me as a young girl and I admired and loved her. I have thought about her example often throughout my life.
My heart goes out to you Margaret. You always talked so lovingly about your dear mother. I know you will miss her each and every day. I am glad I got to meet her at one of our concerts. Take care, my friend.
Charlotte is an amazing person and was a wonderful Aunt to me! During my formative years in Elementary school in Montpelier, Idaho in the 1950s, we lived close by and I spent lots of time in her home where I enjoyed so much her warmth – she always treated me with such love and made me feel a part of her family when I stayed at her home when my parents were out of town. She helped me through those important formative years – although many years have passed, I have often thought of her wise counsel and example.
The years passed quickly, but our paths crossed again when we recently lived in Arizona after my retirement in 2018 for several years and I again had the privilege of living close by. My wife and I were able to visit her and renew fond memories and feel of her warmth and spirit. She always made us feel welcome and she talked positive and spoke well of everyone – truly uplifting to be with and a great example of true charity and enduring spiritual strength throughout her life. I am so grateful for Aunt Charlotte and for fond memories of her wonderful life!
I had the privilege of living close by during my times in Elementary School in Montpelier, Idaho in the 1950s
Such a loving and giving lady, an elect lady. As a boy and young adult, she would put food in front of me to hold me still I’m assuming and would lean across the kitchen counter and stare at me. She would compliment me about my eyes. I’d feel her genuine interest in me as a person. As an adult I reflect on that feeling of love often. I believe she treated everyone with great interest which is a testament of her character. You will be missed grandma—‘till we meet again.
-Paul Campbell
Channan Mills Jaramillo