Robert A. (Bob) Merring died Oct 1, 2021, from complications of Covid 19. A graduate of Stanford and The Columbia Law School, he practiced law for over 40 years and was an arbitrator and mediator. He also served as a settlement officer for the Orange County and Federal Courts. He was active in the Newport Beach Sister Cities Association and Rotary.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn Connor Merring, brother & sister-in-law, Rick & Louise Merring, nieces & nephews Alison Blasetti, Mark Merring, Kyle Evans and Shelby Pons and 4 great nephews.