Mr. Merton "Mert" Monroe Stoddard, 85, of Canon City, passed away August 16th, 2010. Merton was born in Westport, SD on April 5, 1925, the son of the late Charles P and Joy C (Mincks) Stoddard. Mert proudly served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Paratroopers and Gliders. He is survived by his son's Len of Nevada, Lonnie of Washington, and daughter Linda of Idaho, and sister Bonnie of California. Mert's family is so thankful to all of the people who gave their father friendship, love, and tender care while he was in Canon City and again when he went to Colorado State Vets home in Florence CO. Special Thanks to Sangre De Cristo Hospice, Friendly Visitors, Seniors Inc, Fresenius Medical Care, and Complete Home Health Care. "To those who touched our dad's life - God Bless you" and to dad "we will always be together ". On line condolences at charlesanthonyfh.com