Thomas A. Melle |
| Posted 2008-07-01 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, February 2, 2005 Thomas A. Melle, age 83, died at his home in Prescott on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005. He was born Sept. 10, 1921, in Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Anton and Clara (Fenrich) Melle. He married Montana Lindquist Feb. 9, 1946. Tom was a U.S. Navy veteran and served as a machinist mate first class at Normandy. After the war, he owned his own machine shop and worked as a tool and die maker. Tom was an avid golfer at the Antelope Country Club, golfing three times a week. He also enjoyed walks around his neighborhood, traveling, and gardening. Tom was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Elks Lodge. He was friendly and helpful to all who knew him; always offering a helping hand to those who needed it. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Montana; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Bob Folger of Prescott Valley and daughter, Marlene Melle of San Diego; brother, Steve Melle of San Gabriel, Calif.; and sister, Anna Serve of Yuba City, Calif. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Robert, Eric, Adam, Andrew and Monica. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jean Escover. Memorial services will be held on Friday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m., at Prescott Community Church, 3151 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, Ariz., with military honors provided by American Legion Post #6. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Family Care, 100 East Sheldon Street, Prescott, AZ 86301, Cremation was private at Bradshaw Crematory. Arrangements entrusted to Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home. Information provided by survivors. |
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