Melvin Harry Fletcher
1918 - 2010
Melvin Harry Fletcher
1918 - 2010
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BORN
1918
DIED
2010
Melvin Fletcher Obituary
Park City
Mel Fletcher, well known and loved Park City resident, passed away of natural causes on June 21, 2010. Born Melvin Harry Fletcher on June 18, 1918, to Roy and Blanche Wiest Fletcher, in Park City.
Mel was an avid hunter and fisherman. He competed in ski-jumping events at Ecker Hill, ice skating competitions, and was active on the golf course. His interest and dedication to the mountain sports lasted throughout his life. He founded the Snow Park Ski Club in 1946 and was the first ski instructor at Snow Park (now Deer Valley). Mel later became the director of the Park City Ski Patrol.
In addition to his service in the U.S. Navy during WW II and the Korean Conflict, Mel was committed to community service. He was on the Park City School Board, the Glenwood Cemetery Association Board, and was a volunteer fireman for 60 years. He as past commander of American Legion Post 14 and past Exalted Ruler of the Park City Elks Club. Working with the Summit County Sheriff, he was an early founder of the Summit County Search and Rescue. His affiliations include the Wasatch Mountain Club, U.S. Ski Patrol Association, and the Utah Ski Archives, Engan Museum, and Park City Historical Museum.
Surviving Mel is his wife, Peggy Leisenring Fletcher; son, Rex and his wife Linda and their children Teagan and Trey, daughter Jillbette Kelly and her sons Jackson and Roscoe. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Marion, and sisters, Gladys, Bertha, and Juanita.
A Remembrance Service will be held Sunday, June 27, 2010 – 2:00 p.m. at Elk Meadows, 360 W. 4200 N., Oakley, UT. A reception will be held following the service. Elk Meadows asks that those attending the service please park at the rodeo ground located across the street. A private internment of ashes will be held at a later date in the Glenwood Cemetery in Park City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Glenwood Cemetery in Mel's name, PO Box 4422, Park City, UT 84060. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinhoopes.com
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The "Webbers"
July 7, 2010
Dear Peggy, Rex, Jillbette, & Family,
We will always remember the last of our original Park City Five. We loved being a part of his Big 90th Birthday Celebration, too. What an AWESOME legacy Mel has left us all! It's an honor to be related to such a wonderful man and his loving family.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you . . .
Love, Jana & Karen & family (his sister Gladys's side)
July 1, 2010
Dear Peggy , Rex and Jillbette
Mel was a great guy and will always be in my thoughts when I think of Old Town Park City. I had some great nights sleeping in your bunk house and skiing Snow Park and Park City. I always enjoyed going for a ride in Mel's old Jeep.
Eric B. Johnson
Dana Point, California
Lori Nelson Morden
June 29, 2010
Dear Peggy and family.
I was to express my deep condolences to your family with the passing of Mel. Mel was a wonderful man. What a wonderful long life he lived. When I think of Snow Park and learning to ski Mel is the person that always comes to mind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
June 28, 2010
Peggy and Family,
We will always cherish our great memories with you and Mel.
All our Love,
Jon & Tobie Taft Palm Desert, CA
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Jackie Nelson
June 27, 2010
Peggy and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of Mel. He taught me skiing and I babysat for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jackie Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Woody Anderson
June 27, 2010
Peggy, Rex, Jillbette and family,
At this difficult time, may wonderful happy memories of your beloved Mel warm your hearts. You have the prayers and support of many friends, both near and far....and please know you are cared about very much. Our deepest sympathy and love, and may God Bless you each day. Woody & Sandy Anderson
George Buys
June 27, 2010
I would like to express my condolences to the Fletcher family. I ski patrolled with Mel at Park City in the '70's. Mel was a wonderful person and good friend.
June 27, 2010
Peggy,
Our hearts go out to you and your family at this sad time.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Bea Kummer family
June 27, 2010
Dear Fletcher family,
We are so sorry to hear about Mel. He was a great guy. Park City old timers are fading.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.See you at the service. Love Val & Greg Winn.
Malessa Taylor Pearce
June 27, 2010
Peggy,Jillbette,Rex and family,
I am so sadded to hear of Mel's passing,he was a great man, and I know I don't have to tell you that. He will be missed very much. I have my own fond memories of him growing up, and now I will tresures them even more. I know I haven't seen Mel in years, but I always thought about him and the whole Fletcher family.May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Love you all
Joyce Berman Green
June 25, 2010
Peggy, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's death. I never met him, but your marriage was responsible for my taking your place on a blind date with the man who became my husband. You're in my thoughts, Peggy. I know your memories must be happy ones.
Wendy Plummer Boxall
June 25, 2010
Dear Peggy, Rex, and Jillbette: I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a very special man with such a kind heart. I will always have fond memories growing up and playing in the tree house that he built in your backyard in "old" Park City. He will be missed... but, I hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories.
June 24, 2010
Dear Fletcher family: I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mel. I am
sure he is finding a new place to ski. I knew Mel many years ago. I don't
know how many of the children remember his old car. He was a great
guy and I am sure he will be missed.
My condolences go out to you all. Park City won't be the same.
Carole Hood
George Ott
June 24, 2010
I only new Mel through my Mom Rosemary Kelley but I had heard of him through my association with the Park City Ski Patrol. A great guy who served his community and loved the mountains.
You will be missed, Mel.
Richard Metcalf
June 24, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim, Debbie & Casey Hansen
June 24, 2010
Peggy, Jillbette & Rex,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. As you know, your husband and father was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. I personally loved attenting a PCHS football game with him. Sitting next to him was the best because he would always have an unliminted amount of Snickers in his coat.God bless you Mel.....
Dee Wheeler
June 23, 2010
Peggy, Rex,
Sorry to hear about Mel, he was a good man and a family friend. He will be missed.
Dee Wheeler
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