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Melvin Traylor Obituary
Melvin A. Traylor Jr. 92, of Evanston, passed away Feb. 11, 2008, beloved husband of the late Marjorie Sharp Traylor; loving father of Nancy T. (Fredrick) Tessmer and the late Melvin A. "Terry" Traylor III and stepfather of Richard W. (Susan) Sharp Jr., Lucy Sharp (Lee) Malone, Daniel W. (Lynn) Sharp and Melissa Sharp (Todd) Leasia; cherished grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of nine; dear uncle of Sally Healy (Lee) Frank. Also survived by many other nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews and great-grandnieces. Memorial Service 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 at the First Congregational Church of Wilmette, 1125 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605-2496 or Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614. Arrangements by Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home,
847-251-8200.
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Susan Sidell
February 21, 2008
What an amazing man, I feel blessed to have known him! If I am unable to go to the funeral, please know that my thoughts and spirit are with all of you.
Jeff Blum
February 19, 2008
Mel was one of the gentlest warriors I’ve ever known. He was a dear colleague and advisor. His passion for peace and justice lifted my spirits and raised the bar for effective progressive advocacy.
Elizabeth W. Blake
February 15, 2008
I will miss my beloved friend and "surrogate" father very much. I knew him all my life, as he and my father, Emmet R. Blake, both worked at the Field Museum. Mel gave a beautiful eulogy at my father's memorial service. Farewell, my beloved friend.
John Warda
February 14, 2008
We talked about fishing alot, he enjoyed it as much as I did , I will miss him. I am the Barber at the King Home
Marcia Liss
February 14, 2008
Mel was a most special and gentle man. He was compassionate, fair minded and gracious, and will be truly missed. The only people who didn't love Mel were those who never knew him. My condolences.
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