Salem, Oregon
1914 - 2012 (Age 98)
Melvin RexAugust 26, 1914 - August 30 , 2012SALEM - Melvin Vernon Rex was born near Wolsey, South Dakota on August 26, 1914. After graduating from the Beadle County rural school system in 1929 he worked full time on his father's farm until it sold in 1943. Melvin participated in cattle drives,...
Read MoreGrandad and Grandma, Miss you guys everyday when I pass your picture and reflect upon the joy of those precious moments. Like Matt said, I cant wait to play some pinochle! Loving you guys always. See you soon.
Jeff Rex
August 30, 2025 | Family
Uncle Melvin aka Uncle Malley was a solid rock for our family. He shall be dearly missed. The Graveside Service on Thursday September 7th was a special time for me and my Father, Melvin's brother Johnny. I learned much from my cousins Richard Rex and Garry Siegenthaler who both gave amazing words of wisdom in honor of Melvin Rex. We were all so lucky and blessed that the entire family left South Dakota in the 1940's for the abundance of the Willamette Valley and I will remember forever...
John Rex Jr.
September 11, 2012 | Beaverton, OR
Love never gives up: its faith, hope, and patience never fail. Love is eternal. What we see now is like the dim image in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. What we know now is only partial; then it will be complete, as complete as God's knowledge of me. Meanwhile these three remain: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13: 7,8,12, 13
Ramona Bundus Rex
September 04, 2012 | Aloha, OR
Granddad,
Some of my best memories were in your garage making wood guns and cars with you and Jeff. I always enjoyed our time together and look forward to being your partner again in a game of pinochle in heaven.
Love you
Matt, Stacy, Tyler, Lila and Aspen
Matthew T. Rex
September 03, 2012 | Bend, OR
September 03, 2012
Grandfather, We will never forget you. Rain or shine, he would bring his special chair out to every soccer, baseball and basketball game and patiently watch. Words of encouragement and a hug were always provided at the end of the game. His uncanny skill with wood and design captured my interest as a young child. He taught me how to skillfully use my hands, skills I use to this day. Grandpa taught me how to be humble when victory was at hand. Funny thing about Grandpa, he was a man of...
Jeff, Kelley, Devon & Tamara Rex
September 03, 2012 | Poulsbo, WA
Knowing Melvin Rex was an honor, privilege and a delight. He was an example of the kind of person who made this country great. He was a link to the America of the past, with his stories of farming in South Dakota in the Depression, cattle drives, trapping and fishing, and building the ships that helped us win World War II. He was a keen observer of nature, and human nature, often sharing quick and accurate observations about people and events. He had a great sense of humor, telling stories...
Goldie, Steve and Alden Moss
September 03, 2012 | Portland, OR
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always. I always called him and Bernice the Banana people cuz that is what they always had to eat if they didnt want what the meal of the day was
Gail Rushlo
September 02, 2012 | Salem, OR