He was predeceased by his wife Vera in 2006 and his granddaughter Samantha in 2008.
He is survived by his daughter Judy (Bill) and son Randy (Danielle); grandchildren Andrea (James), Derek (Tracy) and Matthew; great grandchildren Jaynee and Emma.
Melvin was born May 3, 1926 in Birds Hill, Manitoba, the youngest of six children. He served with Canada’s Merchant Marine during WWII and then began his career as a truck driver, which included over 20 years with Canada Safeway, until his retirement in 1991.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Park Manor Personal Care Home for all the love and care that they provided to Melvin during his time with them.
A celebration of Melvin’s life will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Klassen Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Sunnyside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
