Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Atkinson, Mahlon - He was known as "Uncle Mel" at Fort Lauderdale High School where he taught Chemistry and coached golf. He had Bachelor degree from Yale and a Master's degree from Florida Atlantic University. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by wife Diana and children,...
Read MoreUncle Mel was a good man with a great sense of humor. My Father was a teacher with Mel for many years at FLHS, our families thoughts are with you.
FLHS Class of '84
Christopher Packard
August 30, 2009 | Chagrin Falls, OH
My condolences to your entire family. "Uncle Mel" was an inspiration and touched the lives of so many of his students. He is the opitomy of what all teachers should strive to be. His chemistry classes in my junior and senior year inspired me to pursue and achieve my dream of becoming a chemical engineer. He will be missed by all.
Damian Vicary
FLHS, Class of 1984
August 27, 2009
I was horrible at Chemistry, however, I enjoyed Uncle Mel's class and his "life talks" I am very sorry for your loss.
Tammy Tillman
August 27, 2009 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mr. Atkinson was one of my favorite teachers. I enjoyed his class so much that I took Chem 2AP also. He was so much fun at the pep assemblies too, when he put on that wig and directed the band. And his bumper sticker on the water heater was classic. I have thought of him often over the years. I am so sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful teacher and a great man. Margie Hamill Wilson FLHS Class of 1983
Margie Hamill Wilson
August 26, 2009 | Arlington, TX
Dawn Mulkey-Braeseke, FLHS Class of '81....I think of Mr. Atkinson every time I buy iron pills.. (FE) on the periodic table of elements. He was so patient and likable. I never quite got the hang of Chem Study, but he appreciated all of his students. So sorry for your loss.
August 26, 2009
"Uncle Mel" made a difference in so many lives. He will be missed.
Bonnie Baltier DiPacio
FLHS Class of 1961
Bonnie DiPacio
August 26, 2009 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
