Birth date: Dec 15, 1925 Death date: Oct 20, 2006
Born December 15, 1925 in Tacoma, WA. Passed away October 20, 2006 in Tacoma, WA.He served in the US Navy for 21 years retiring in June 1964 and he was active in the Fleet Reserve. He then worked for the Federal Aviation Administr Read Obituary
Sorry for the loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Pat and Dick##imported-begin##Pat and Dick Hughey##imported-end##
So much fun to share such a short time we knew him! What a great guy! He will be missed. Our thoughts are with his family.##imported-begin##Dan and Mary Davies##imported-end##
We remember Mel for his many years of tireless service to his country in the U.S. Navy and his support of the children's orthopedic and burn hospitals of the Shrine of North America and to Afifi Shrine of Tacoma, Washington, in particular. Mel was a wonderful man, of noble character and a great friend to us all. We will miss him.##imported-begin##John C. and Linda Taylor##imported-end##
Mel almost always had a smile for you.##imported-begin##Sherman Edwards##imported-end##
Mel lived a full life. I know of no one who enjoyed life more or who had as many friends.##imported-begin##Larry Sankey##imported-end##
Mel will be missed by many. I will always remember the funny stories that Mel could tell with prefection about mistakes he had made. Like, "why you don't wire a cigar lighter to a Model A ignition switch."##imported-begin##Gary Weiler##imported-end##
