Merlin Buck passed away October 22, 2018. He was born in Millcreek, Salt Lake County, UT to Charles and Victoria Christensen Buck on November 24, 1926. He married Frances Goodale on September 16, 1950. Merlin enjoyed horse racing; cuter racing, chariot racing, and flat track racing. He loved horses. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife, Frances Goodale Buck; daughter, Eileen in Marriott-Slaterville; two sons, Tom (Jan) Buck in Wyoming and Carl (Connie) Buck in Pleasant View; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family will greet friends at Leavitts Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden, UT on Friday, October 26, 2018, from 6:00 7:30 pm. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Washington Height Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT. Services under the direction of Leavitts Mortuary. Visitation Friday, October 26, 2018 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Aultorest Memorial Park 836 36th St Utah, Ogden- 84403 Graveside Service Saturday, October 27, 2018 11:00 AM Leavitt's Mortuary 1401 East South Weber Drive Utah, South Weber- 84405