John Redmond Mellon

John Mellon, age 95, passed peacefully to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the Villa at Rose City. He was born to James and Mary Mellon on March 24, 1921 in Lupton, MI. He married Vivian Byce on May 22, 1943 and shared their home north of Lupton with her for 73 years. John was a dairy farmer and a devoted member of the Lupton Friends Church where he taught Sunday School and led music for many years. John and Vivian traveled together throughout the United States and Canada as well as to Brazil, Hawaii, Jamaica, Alaska and the Orient. John was characterized by his integrity, vision and great sense of humor. He was an avid deer hunter and bee keeper. He annually enjoyed making and sharing maple syrup and apple cider. He was a contributing member of the WBRC Historical Society and served on Boards of Education for the Lupton, Rose City and Ogemaw Heights School Districts over a period of more than 30 years. He represented small school districts statewide on the Board of the State Schoolboard Association.

John is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Vivian; his son, Ron Mellon of Shepherd, MI; his daughters, Donna (Steven) Stoddard of Grand Rapids, MI and Doris (Chris) Hall of West Bloomfield Township, MI; his grandchildren, Jeffrey, James, Aaron, Ellen and Mark as well as seven great grandchildren.

Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in Rose City, MI will begin on September 12, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the Lupton Friends Church at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Mel Killinger will officiate. Burial will be at Lane Heights Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John’s name to the Lupton Friends Church.

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