Mel was born in Longmont, Colorado on December 8th, 1953, to Clarence and Velma Tilbury Finleon. In high school he was on the swim and track team and graduated from Longmont High School, class of 1972 where he made many lifelong friends. After high school, Mel worked in various jobs such as a cook at Mr. Steak before starting with IBM in May of 1978 and worked there for 36 years until retirement.
Mel married the love of his life, Janet Pickel, at Mount Bonnell on March 27, 1999. Upon retirement, Mel and Jan bought a fifth wheel RV and travelled over 20,000 miles throughout the United States in one year, while enjoying their retirement every day to the fullest.
Mel enjoyed playing the guitar, traveling the world, riding motorcycles in the hill country, scuba diving in the Caribbean, going on cruises, attending music concerts especially, Doyle Bramhall, enjoying their beloved dog Bacca and becoming great grandparents to Cora and grandson Kannon. One his favorite things to do was play his guitar and music for his great granddaughter Cora.
Mel’s greatest passions in his life was loving and supporting his children and family in every way he possibly could. Mel was the Dad and mentor that never missed a sporting event or school play, always helped with school projects, and jumped at any opportunity to help his kids and family no matter what. Over the years, he became much more than a father, he became our best friend. His children are eternally grateful for his unconditional love and devotion.
Mel was the type of person that never met a stranger and his huge smile would light up even the biggest rooms. He lived every day to the fullest and loved with all of his heart. Mel was known for his hugs! Mel hugged you not only with his arms but with his heart! Mel is deeply missed by all of his loving family and friends.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents; brother Ron and sister Judy Finleon. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Janet Finleon; son Kyle and wife Mariah Finleon; daughter Kristi Finleon; son Kent and wife Debbie Groves; son Keith and wife Angela Groves; grandchildren Casey and husband Travis Lee; Merik Motley and Kannon Finleon; great-grand child Cora Lee and his dog, Bacca.
A celebration of Mel’s life will be held at a later date and announced on Facebook: Janet Finleon and Kyle Michael Finleon.
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