Melvin Dilworth

Melvin R. Dilworth - 08/27/2001 Melvin R. Dilworth - 08/27/2001 MELVIN R. DILWORTH IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Melvin Reed Dilworth, 77, of Idaho Falls, died August 26, 2001, at his home of cancer. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. He was born October 3, 1923, at Carey, Idaho, to Joseph Gibbons Dilworth and Miriam Pendleton Howard Dilworth. He grew up and attended schools in Carey. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Mary Val Jean Draper November 9, 1945, at Portland, Oregon. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where he worked as a Chemical Technician for Westinghouse and Guard at the INEEL. His wife died January 22, 2001. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed woodworking, farming, hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, reading, and gardening. Surviving are:Daughter: Penny Buckland, Idaho Falls, IDSon: Bruce [Merlene] Dilworth, Aloha, ORSon: Blake Dilworth, Idaho Falls, IDSon: Robin Blair Dilworth, Portland, ORDaughter: Patsy [Terrill] Thornock, Idaho Falls, IDSon: Bradley Dilworth, Idaho Falls, IDSon: Brent Dilworth, Blackfoot, IDDaughter: Paula McRae, Idaho Falls, IDDaughter: Paulette Dilworth, Idaho Falls, IDBrother: Marold Dilworth, Hammet, IDBrother: Orvis [Florence] Dilworth, Burley, IDSister: Emily Bell, Hailey, IDSister: Leah Nielson, Idaho Falls, IDSister: Leora [Grant] Adams, Meridian, ID 17 Grandchildren and 7 Great GrandchildrenHe was preceded in death by his wife and two sons, Randy Reed Dilworth and Ferris Brett Dilworth. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2001, at the Idaho Falls LDS 22nd Ward, with Bishop Wayne Christensen officiating. The family will visit with friends on Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the services on Friday at the church. Burial will be in Carey Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. [ Previous Obituary - Stanton L. Somers | Current Obituary | Next Obituary - Norma M. Hatfield ]