Muriel Irene Melby
Sunday, September 22, 1918
Date of Death:
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Age:
98 years old
Sunday, September 22, 1918
Date of Death:
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Age:
98 years old
Sunday, September 22, 1918
Date of Death:
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Age:
98 years old
Muriel Irene Melby
Muriel Irene Melby, 98, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2017 at Samaritan Bethany Home, in Rochester, MN.
Muriel Westwood was born September 22, 1918 in Rochester to Joseph and Ethel (Ellis) Westwood. She grew up in Rochester and graduated from Rochester High School in 1936. Muriel was married on August 17, 1941 to William Denzell Melby.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Budde (Duane) of Columbia Heights, MN, Karen Finn of Rochester, MN, Barbara Grandbois of Rochester, MN; son, Jim Melby of Spooner WI; daughter-in-law, Susan Melby of Plover WI; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Muriel is preceded in death by husband, William; son, William; and sister, Mary Ellen Mitchell.
Muriel was well-known for hand-crocheting personalized doilies for more than 750 families throughout the U.S and made custom draperies for several decades. In her senior years, she frequented bingo establishments in Rochester. Muriel never lost her amazing ability to solve crossword puzzles and word jumbles and was seldom beaten at Scrabble!
Muriel’s family is grateful for the compassionate care she received at St. Mary’s Hospital and Samaritan Bethany. Those considering memorials are requested to direct them to Samaritan Bethany Home.
Condolences
The family of Muriel Irene Melby has received the following condolences.
Susan (& your family):
I am so sorry to learn about the death of your grandmother, Muriel. She sounds like an amazing woman. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
Caryn
Sending my condolences to the family of Muriel. May your faith and memories comfort you.
I met Muriel one very cold and blustery day in early November 2002. I had knocked on her door to visit with her about my run for State Representative. She was so kind and invited me in. We had a wonderful visit and she said she could tell I was freezing which I was. Later a beautiful hand made doily of my name arrived with a lovely note from Muriel. I think of Muriel when I drive by her home on 14th St. and was sad to find she no longer lived there. I now see she lived at Sam Beth where also did my father, who also recently died and shares the same funeral date as Muriel. I'm in the Senate know and often tell the story of Muriel Melby's kindness. The doily is framed and her lovely note is taped on the back. Our world needs more Muriels.