Jeff and I had a lot of fun in early school days. He knew exactly when his mom’s donuts would be ready at the hotel she ran in Elbow Lake.
Jeffrey S. Melville
January 23, 1954 – January 4, 2021
Funeral Service Live Stream Link: https://youtu.be/sNQne11j04c
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Jeffrey S. Melville, age 66, of Sauk Rapids, who passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta. Reverend Todd Mattson will officiate. Burial of the urn will be in the Benton County Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be held from 12 NOON until the time of the service on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Jeffrey Scott Melville was born on January 23, 1954, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Irvin and Mayva “Toody” (Loughlan) Melville. Jeff spent his early years in Elbow Lake, a small town in Central MN. Jeff loved cars, especially working on and refurbishing old ones. Jeff graduated from Elbow Lake High School in 1972 and attended Moorhead Tech for sales and marketing. He married Liz Rehder in 1974. They moved to Watertown, South Dakota and had two children, Kim and Corey. Jeff later married Julie Gorman in 1999 and together resided in Sauk Rapids. Jeff worked in sales for most his life, most recently for Anderson Merchandising. He will be remembered for his good sense of humor, cracking jokes and playing practical jokes.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Julie; daughter, Kim (Travis) Hemiller and their two children, Jaxon and Avienne; son, Corey (Debbie) Melville and their two children, Kaelyn and Aidyn; two stepsons, Pete Gorman and his two children, Brynn and Carter and Nic Gorman; sister, Judy (Gary) Germundson; brothers, Jim (Anne) Melville, and John (Marlee) Melville; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and other extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A special thank you to the staff of Quiet Oaks Hospice for their loving and compassionate care of Jeff.
He will be dearly missed, but now is at peace in his heavenly home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Guestbook
So sorry to find out of Jeff’s passing. After viewing the photos and the service, he appears to be the perfect Dad and Husband plus a Great Brother. My Sympathies to all the Family. God Bless his Soul.
Julie and John – Lucy and I are sad for your loss. Jeff had struggled for awhile, but now has peace and you have many good memories. Our prayers are offered for Jeff, each of you and your families as you grieve this loss.
That was a lovely service! You have such wonderful memories of Jeff to help you through your grief. The service helped me through some of mine, as well. There were so many great reminders of our loving God and that He is a God of Life! Even death can’t keep us from His love. I pray for peace and healing as you go forward to live your life that is inspired by Jeff and pleasing to God.
We are both with you today in our hearts and prayer
Will always remember the innocent childhood fun we and other friends friends enjoyed in elbow lake. Will fondly, remember those days lost, but glad they happened.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
My sympathy to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Cousins are always your first friends, and family memories are what we hope will help you through this.
John and Marlee, Judy and Gary, Jim and Anne and families,
Elliot and I are so very sorry to hear about Jeff passing away. It is so tough to lose siblings especially younger ones. Jeff was always such a great guy and in a great family.
Love hugs and prayers for you all and for his wife and kids.
John and Marlee, Judy and Gary, Jim and Anne and families,
Elliot and I are so very sorry to hear about Jeff passing away. It is so tough to lose siblings especially younger ones. Jeff was always such a great guy and in a great family.
Love hugs and prayers for you all and for his wife and kids.
Corey and family,
Sorry about your dads passing. Remember the good times and they will help you threw the tough ones. Hugs to you. Let me know if you need anything.
We send our condolences to the Melville family.
My condolences to all of Jeff’s family; cherish your wonderful memories.
Judy
Prayers and condolences to Julie and family. Jeff was a loving husband and father. He will be missed by many!
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Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Jeffrey S. Melville, age 66, of Sauk Rapids, who passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta. Reverend Todd Mattson will officiate. Burial of the urn will be in the Benton County Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be held from 12 NOON until the time of the service on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud