Photo courtesy of Piedmont Funeral Services & Mountain View Cemetery
Berkeley, California
Jan 14, 1926 – May 3, 2023
After a long and fulfilling life, Howard Charles Mel died peacefully at 97 in his home on May 3, surrounded by family, and listening to his favorite violin music. Howard was born on January 14, 1926 to Charles Mel and Florence Nachtrieb. A life-long Berkeley native, he attended Emerson...
Read MoreI met Howard in the NROTC at Callahan Hall In July 1943 and we became friends for life. I am now 100+. My life has been more complete during my many meetings with Howard, especially during the annual outings of our NROTC alumni group, including the one in France.
Frank Grannis
January 14, 2025 | School
Very sorry to hear of Howard's passing. My father, John H Lawrence and Howard Mel, worked together at Donner Lab where the focus was always using science to improve medical care. After my father died, I would see Howard at the Grove and Lawrence Hall of Science. He was always so friendly and outgoing, he loved life and music, his many friends will certainly miss him. Please let me know when the memorial service will take place. Jim Lawrence Lafayette, CA
James Lawrence
June 08, 2023 | Friend
