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Blaine J. Melville
1949 - 2018
Blaine J. Melville
1949 - 2018
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Blaine Melville Obituary
He was born on November 27, 1949 in Jackson, Michigan but grew up in Northern California. He graduated from Lynbrook High School. He then went into the United States Air Force in telecommunications and was stationed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base where he met his wife of 45 years, Mai Loan. They married in Vietnam.
He settled down in California until retirement and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and also lived in St. George, Utah.
He enjoyed going to the movies. He was a history buff, and spent a lot of time learning about holistic medicine and natural remedies.
He is survived by his wife Mai; his daughter Vonny; son Noah; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on February 26, 2018. Visitation/Viewing at 8:00 to 9:30 am at Palm Eastern Mortuary, Mass at 10:00 am and burial at 12:00 pm at the VA Cemetery in Boulder City, Nevada.
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Gary Swanson
September 29, 2018
So sorry to find out Blaine died. So strange I just googled his name to see where he was today 9-29 18
He was a good friend to me in our 1 year tour in Vietnam. Much love to mai and your family
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Mae Davis
February 17, 2018
Mai, please accept my condolences, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and the entire family at this difficult time. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that He cares. I am so sorry for your loss, and I want you to know that I will be praying for strength, peace, and comfort for you and your family. (1 Peter 5:6, 7)
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