Melba Louise Shreve

Melba Louise Shreve July 1, 1929 - December 17, 2009 Late afternoon of December 17th, 2009 Melba peacefully slipped into God's arms. Melba was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, but has been a long time resident of Tucson, AZ. She was preceded by her loving husband, John and her son, Kip and step-daughter, Leslie. She is survived by her two children, Ree (Jeanine) and Melanie (Rick); two step-children Terry (Connie), Doug; eight grandchildren: Dustin, Kara, Danyele, Ky, Brandy, Jayson, KaCee and Kayla; and 11 great-grandchildren. She is an avid lover of: God, bridge, U of A Wildcats, crocheting, traveling, hanging out with friends/family and of course, anything blue. She was grandma to everyone she met and loved by all. She will be sorely missed. A Celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 21st, 2009 at Saguaro Buttes Community Church, 5825 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85747. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or Melba's church, Saguaro Buttes Community Church.