Melvin Curtis Beddo

Melvin C Beddo a resident of Tucson, Arizona died on April 7, 2012 at the age of 88. He was born in Ballinger, Texas on September 17, 1923. As a boy, Melvin enjoyed fishing and hunting with his prized 22 caliber rifle in farmlands of West Texas. As a young man he farmed and worked delivering gas as a Phillips 66 jobber. He later worked with his father at a Phillips 66 station in Ballinger and also operated heavy equipment to construct stock ponds for the local ranchers. It was in Ballinger that he met his wife Madene and commenced what would become a marriage of 71 years. After leaving Texas, Melvin and Madene became very successful in the motel business in Williams, Arizona and Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Madene; sister, Glenda Tieman (husband Arthur); daughter, Barbara Nelson (husband Dennis) along with this treasured grandchildren, Pam Carlson (husband Scott), Dee-Anna Nelson and his great- granddaughter, Kaitlyn Carlson. Melvin will be remembered for his love of family I hunting, fishing, checkers, incredible work ethic, great sense of humor and generous sharing of his life advice with anyone who would listen. He will also be remembered with great admiration for his complete devotion in caring for Madene in the later years of their marriage. A private service will be held for the family members. Friends are invited to a reception at the Nelson residence on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to share in remembering Melvin's life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be directed to Carondelet Hospice at 1802 W. St. Mary's Tucson, AZ 85745. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.