Background
Merritt, LaVere Barrus was born on March 11, 1936 in Afton, Wyoming, United States. Son of Joseph M. and Lera (Barrus) Merritt.
engineering educator civil engineer
Merritt, LaVere Barrus was born on March 11, 1936 in Afton, Wyoming, United States. Son of Joseph M. and Lera (Barrus) Merritt.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University Utah, 1963. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University Utah, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1970.
Professor civil and environmental engineering, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., since 1970; department chairman сivil engineering, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., 1986-1992; co-chairman faculty senate, 1996-1997. Special consultant Utah Division Health, Salt Lake City, 1973-1974. Consultant engineering firms, since 1970.
Someday, like everyone else, physical body will die. But spirit does not die, it goes to the spirit world, where it will continue to learn and progress and may be with loved ones who have passed on.
Chairman Provo Metropolitan Water Board, Utah, 1978-1987. Member American Society of Civil Engineers (national director 1982-1985), American Academy Environmental Engineers, Water Environment Federation (national director 1981-1984, Bedell award), American Water Works Association, American Society Engineering Education, Sigma Xi.
Married Jackie Call, January 5, 1956 (deceased September 1999). Married Diane Mainord, July 14, 2001. Children: Teri, Lynn, Rachel, Shaun.
Stepchildren: Julia, Aaron, Benjamin, Annie.