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Melvin Martin Rubin
1934 - 2013
Melvin Martin Rubin
1934 - 2013
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Melvin Rubin Obituary
He moved with his family to Phoenix in 1936. Mel graduated from Phoenix Union High School in the class of 1952. He attended Phoenix College "night school" to earn credits in aerospace machining and drafting, and stopped taking classes two credits short of an Associate's degree. Mel worked for several aerospace machine shops: Vernon Tool and Die, Mercury Tool and Die, and Aero Manufacturing, before starting his own shop, Future Fabricators.
Mel married Josie Kathryn Lary on March 12, 1955 in California. He was preceded in death by his beloved Josie on November 12, 1982.
Melvin was a long-time worshiper at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, at 3040 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix.
Mel had a lifelong love for camping, fishing, hiking and the great outdoors, sharing that love while raising four children. Mel also shared that love as a Lutheran Pioneer (youth organization) Leader, leading Paria Canyon Ranger hikes, a Voyageur canoe trip in Minnesota and Canada's Boundary Waters, an Isle Royale hike in Lake Superior and Grand Canyon hikes with family. He completed several long distance charity bike rides. He was skilled in leather work and woodworking. He was a member of the Arizona Tooling and Machining Association – Lifetime Achievement honor.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: sisters Ruth (Fred DeVillers) and Velma (Bob Ludtke) and brother Bill (Ann).
He is survived by: children Ray (Julie) Rubin, Sun City, AZ; Connie (Jorge) Maestas, Wickenburg, AZ; Cathy (Mike) Mundstock, Phoenix, AZ; Mary (George) Diehl, Bagdad, AZ. Nine grandchildren (Jessica, Bradley, Brenna, Jean, Sara, Alec, Kayla, Brian Chris) living all around the world. Two great grandchildren (Chayla and Aiden) living in Washington state.
Mel is now reunited with Josie and is enjoying the presence of the triune God in heaven.
Gratitude goes to Hospice of the Valley, Thunderbird. Dad was their first patient in the new building. They have been wonderful.
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February 28, 2013
A real gentleman and kind spirit...........we are gonna miss you Mel! Our condolences to Ray and all the rest of the family.
Tom and Nancy Moore, Phoenix, Az
Barbi Rouen
February 25, 2013
Blessed to have gotten to know Mel; sad in his passing; but celebrating for his reunion with Josie in God's loving light...no longer in pain, and forever united.
Karen Siewert
February 24, 2013
With sincere sympathy in your loss-may the promise in God's Word be your hope today, your peace tomorrow, and your comfort always. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Mike Mundstock
February 24, 2013
Thanking God for making you a child of God and sharing the legacy of faith with your children. Rejoice with the angels in heaven as you are home at peace with your beloved Father.
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Kris Olsen
February 23, 2013
So sorry to hear about your father-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Al and Vickie Grubbs/Phelps
February 23, 2013
The angels are singing, God's child has come home, Rest in Peace Mr. Rubin.
julie porretta-rubin
February 23, 2013
my dear father-in-law...i wish we could have gotten to know each other, i know i would have loved you...
Sue Evinger
February 23, 2013
Rest in God's hands, my Brother.
Mel and Josie Lary Rubin about 1956
Sue Evinger
February 23, 2013
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