Florence A. Melton, age 96, a resident of Spooner died April 3, 2012 at Spooner Health System Hospital. Florence was born on September 30, 1915 to Henri and Charlotte Leckel in Burnett County, Wisconsin. She grew up by McKenzie Lake, near Tadpole corners where she also attended school just outside of Spooner. On November 23, 1932 she married Woodrow Melton in Spooner. In 1942, they moved to the Stone Lake area where they farmed and raised their 9 children. In 1985, Florence moved to Spooner after her husband passed away.
Florence was a true homemaker who enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, quilting and needle work. She also enjoyed her dog, Buddy.
Florence was preceded in death by her husband; her son Norman; daughter Margaret Moyer; grandson John Melton, Jr., granddaughter Sherry Wahlstrom; her parents and six brothers.
Florence is survived by her children Harold (Kate) Melton, Ronald (Carol) Melton, Gerald Melton, Shirley (Orville) Jones, Lauretta (James) Sheffield, Henry (Gayle) Melton, John (Evelyn) Melton, and daughter-in-law Joan Melton; 35 grandchildren; 68 great grandchildren; and numerous great great grandchildren; and sister Mary Hartman; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner with Pastor John Sahlstrom officiating. Interment followed at the Lampson Cemetery in Brooklyn Township. Casketbearers were Richard Melton, Tristen Melton, Scott Melton, Michael Melton, Jacob Richey, Alex Fraaz, Joe Fraaz, Zach Henricks, and Matthew Ogren.
Florence was a true homemaker who enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, quilting and needle work. She also enjoyed her dog, Buddy.
Florence was preceded in death by her husband; her son Norman; daughter Margaret Moyer; grandson John Melton, Jr., granddaughter Sherry Wahlstrom; her parents and six brothers.
Florence is survived by her children Harold (Kate) Melton, Ronald (Carol) Melton, Gerald Melton, Shirley (Orville) Jones, Lauretta (James) Sheffield, Henry (Gayle) Melton, John (Evelyn) Melton, and daughter-in-law Joan Melton; 35 grandchildren; 68 great grandchildren; and numerous great great grandchildren; and sister Mary Hartman; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner with Pastor John Sahlstrom officiating. Interment followed at the Lampson Cemetery in Brooklyn Township. Casketbearers were Richard Melton, Tristen Melton, Scott Melton, Michael Melton, Jacob Richey, Alex Fraaz, Joe Fraaz, Zach Henricks, and Matthew Ogren.
Florence A. Melton, age 96, a resident of Spooner died April 3, 2012 at Spooner Health System Hospital. Florence was born on September 30, 1915 to Henri and Charlotte Leckel in Burnett County, Wisconsin. She grew up by McKenzie Lake, near Tadpole corners where she also attended school just outside of Spooner. On November 23, 1932 she married Woodrow Melton in Spooner. In 1942, they moved to the Stone Lake area where they farmed and raised their 9 children. In 1985, Florence moved to Spooner after her husband passed away.
Florence was a true homemaker who enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, quilting and needle work. She also enjoyed her dog, Buddy.
Florence was preceded in death by her husband; her son Norman; daughter Margaret Moyer; grandson John Melton, Jr., granddaughter Sherry Wahlstrom; her parents and six brothers.
Florence is survived by her children Harold (Kate) Melton, Ronald (Carol) Melton, Gerald Melton, Shirley (Orville) Jones, Lauretta (James) Sheffield, Henry (Gayle) Melton, John (Evelyn) Melton, and daughter-in-law Joan Melton; 35 grandchildren; 68 great grandchildren; and numerous great great grandchildren; and sister Mary Hartman; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner with Pastor John Sahlstrom officiating. Interment followed at the Lampson Cemetery in Brooklyn Township. Casketbearers were Richard Melton, Tristen Melton, Scott Melton, Michael Melton, Jacob Richey, Alex Fraaz, Joe Fraaz, Zach Henricks, and Matthew Ogren.
Florence was a true homemaker who enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, quilting and needle work. She also enjoyed her dog, Buddy.
Florence was preceded in death by her husband; her son Norman; daughter Margaret Moyer; grandson John Melton, Jr., granddaughter Sherry Wahlstrom; her parents and six brothers.
Florence is survived by her children Harold (Kate) Melton, Ronald (Carol) Melton, Gerald Melton, Shirley (Orville) Jones, Lauretta (James) Sheffield, Henry (Gayle) Melton, John (Evelyn) Melton, and daughter-in-law Joan Melton; 35 grandchildren; 68 great grandchildren; and numerous great great grandchildren; and sister Mary Hartman; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner with Pastor John Sahlstrom officiating. Interment followed at the Lampson Cemetery in Brooklyn Township. Casketbearers were Richard Melton, Tristen Melton, Scott Melton, Michael Melton, Jacob Richey, Alex Fraaz, Joe Fraaz, Zach Henricks, and Matthew Ogren.
Bio by: Nancy (Cowley) Weise
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