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Melvin Lee Northup, age 82 passed away suddenly on October 26, 2023. Mel was born on October 11, 1941 near Floris, Iowa to Delbert & Daisy (Granby) Northup. On February 14, 1965, Mel married the love of his life, the former Joanna S. Gilchrist who survives.
Mel was a professor at Grand Valley State University; teaching from 1972 until his retirement in December of 2020. At the time of his retirement, Mel taught in the Natural Resources Management Program, with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with his specialties being soil science and climatology.
Mel and Joanna were active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mel spent many years in dedicated service, including nearly 20 years serving as either a Ward or Stake Clerk.
Melvin Lee Northup will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandpa, a dedicated teacher and a man of faith. His kindness and care for others will always be fondly remembered.
Besides his beloved wife of 58 years, Mel is survived by his children: Jeffrey Northup, Emma S. Northup and Jonathan (Paula) Northup and his grandson Marco as well as many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mary Louise (William) Powell and his brother Marion (Janice) Northup.
Visitation for Melvin will be held on Thursday November 2, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Reyers North Valley Chapel. Burial will take place in Floris, Iowa.
Memorial donations in memory of Mel may be directed to Blandford Nature Center (blandfordnaturecenter.org) or the Soil and Water Conservation Society.
DONATIONS
Blandford Nature Center1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Soil and Water Conservation Society954 SW Ankeny Road, Ankeny, Iowa 50023
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