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Melvin L. Brown, 82, of Ronan, MT. died on April 26, 2007 at his
home in Ronan.
Melvin was born on Dec. 20, 1924 at the family home near Polson. He
was raised and grew up in the Polson area.
As a young man Melvin worked in Hanford, WA. as a truck driver for a
few years and eventually returned to Polson.
He married Helen Bisson on July 23, 1945.
He worked in the timber industry in various capacities for several
years. He then started his long career as an ironworker and worked
for Montana Power Company and Culbertson Steel in Missoula. He also
owned operated Brown’s Conoco Station at Post Creek during the early
1960’s. Melvin retired in 1983.
He and Helen took a three-month vacation to Alaska after his
retirement.
Melvin especially loved hunting and fishing. Melvin was a longtime
supporter and fan of the Mission Valley Speedway and built several
roll cages for local drivers.
Melvin was a member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe.
He is preceded in death by his wife Helen, an infant daughter Mary
Regina Brown and 2 brothers Harry Brown & Ronald Brown.
He is survived by his children- Melvin & Lynda Brown of Pablo,
Cammie & Fred Ross of Ronan & Natalie & Ron Melvin of Polson and
numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren. He is also survived by
six sisters- Dorothy Webster of Ronan, Lenore & Henry Padilla of
Ronan, Laura & Dale Decker of Puyallup,WA, Phyllis Lester of Ronan,
June & Dave Conner of Tacoma, WA & Irma & Ballard Olquin of
Portland, OR and she is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews
and other relatives.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Ann & Herb Sias
for their care & friendship shown to Melvin.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. A vigil service will be
held at 7:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in
Polson. Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at
the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with father Jim Connor
officiating. A reception will immediately follow the mass at the
church. Burial will follow at the Ronan Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.
Condolences may also be sent to the family at
www.groganfuneralhome.com
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