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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Obituary: Melville, Gerald “Jerry”

Age 93

MELVILLE, Gerald “Jerry” (Age 93) Went home to be with the Lord on March 9th, 2014 He was born April 20th, 1920 to Paul and Anna Melville.

He married Peggy Mowatt Matzdorf on November 12, 1944.

They moved to Valley, Washington and farmed for 22 years and then moved into town where Jerry went to work for Lane Mt.

Silica, where he retired.

He also owned the local barber shop and he loved fishing and bowling.

Jerry is survived by his four children, Anna Woodbury of Valley, Fae Thompson (husband Jim) of Waitts Lake, Fred Melville (wife Cindy) of Waitts Lake, Pat Niswonger (husband Jeff) of Spokane, brother Bob Melville (wife Vera) of Spokane, numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

A gravesite service for Family and Friends will be held for both Jerry and Peggy on March 29th at 11:30am at Chewelah Memorial Cemetery on Hwy 395.

Pot Luck following at the Valley Catholic Church.