Cora Melgaard

FAY MELGAARD IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Cora “Fay” Melgaard, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 8, 2009, at her home. She was born June 27, 1920 to Nels Severn Lee and Lena Frances Lee. Fay grew up in the Ucon area and graduated from Ucon High School. She married George ‘Judd” I. Melgaard on May 28, 1938 in Idaho Falls. They raised 5 children together. Judd passed away on May 17, 1992. Fay worked at the West Bank Motel where she was the laundry supervisor for 30 years. She enjoyed cooking, walking, reading, fishing, and traveling – particularly flying. She especially enjoyed her family and her grandchildren. She is survived by: Son; Judd L. (Edna May) Melgaard of Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter: Cheryl (Jerry) Stevens of Mountain Home, ID; Daughter: Debra West of Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter: Patty (Steve) Janney of Beckley, WV; Son: Jeffrey L. (Kim) Melgaard of Rigby, ID; Sister: May Seedall of Ucon, ID; 11 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, and great grandson, Randy Shelton. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2009, at the Ammon Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, prior to leaving for the cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Delaine Harris dharr13@jcpenney.com Dear Deb and all, I will miss your mother very much. I claimed her as mine, too. I know she meant a lot to you all. Bill and I wish to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Bill and Delaine Harris Jolene Herndon jherndon_65@hotmail.com I worked with Fay at the Westbank Motel. Her work ethic was of the highest. Fay worked hard and fast. She lead others by her example. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family. Steve Janney You have my Love and Greatest Sympathy. My heart is with you all in your loss. Love and best wishes to you all. Jill Shelton My Love and Sympathy to you all. Janice Finlayson richandjan1@msn.com Dear cousin's I'm so saddened by Fays' passing. We are sorry our family was unable to be with you. We had a 70th Birthday party for Richard Saturday. So Donald and Garry came to our house. We so loved Aunt Fay she was a beautful person inside and out. Love Janice and Richard Steve & Debbie McCullough Jeff; So sorry to hear about your mom. May you find comfort in your memories of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.