Melva Jo McClatchey

July 18, 1937 - February 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Melva Jo McClatchey announce her unexpected passing on February 24, 2025.

Melva was born Melva Jo Scott on July 18, 1937, to parents Robert L. Scott and Jessie Marjorie McBride in Watonga, Oklahoma. She was wedded to her forever love, Lealon Ellis McClatchey, in June 1955. Together they raised three children in Santa Barbara, California where Melva worked as a secretary and real estate agent. In 1997 Melva and Lee retired to Lompoc, Ca.

Melva was a night owl who enjoyed spending time with her adoring husband and playing late night card games with their many friends. She was also an avid bowler in multiple leagues where she accumulated many lasting friendships. She will be remembered for her special ability to stay closely in touch with those she loved via frequent, meaningful phone calls. She will also be remembered fondly for her quirky personality, impeccable sense of fashion, her commitment to those she loved and her ability to find the good in everyone.

Melva was greeted in eternity by her parents, siblings, many lifelong friends and her oldest daughter, Lea Anna McKinney. Her memory lives on in her husband Lealon McClatchey, her daughter Lyn Delle Vaughn, her son Scott Ellis McClatchey, her six grandchildren; Beth, Kristin, Matthew, Julie, Mason, and Calvin, and her seven great-grandchildren; Kayley, Kadyn, Caitlin, Karter, Kenzie, Brandon and Nathan. She will be missed dearly by all those who survived her.

The family will receive visitors for a celebration of Melva's life to be held at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, 123 North A St., Lompoc, Ca on March 15, 2025. Funeral Service at 4:00 pm with reception to follow.

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Published by Lompoc Record on Mar. 5, 2025.

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Sharon Libsack

June 19, 2025

I loved Melva! She was so interesting insightful and funny. She and Lee were so much fun.
She was very talented.
We will all miss Melva so very much.

Nancy Stirman

March 22, 2025

Melva was the sweetest and loving lady anyone could ever know. I will miss our chats and long calls so much. I know that Uncle Lealon and Lyn Delle along with all family members are having a hard time with our loss. Wishing peace, grace and love always. RIP Aunt Melva.

Sharon Libsack

March 10, 2025

Jerry and I loved bowling with Melva.
Lea, Melva and I were all from Bakersfield. I feel so sorry for Lea and family. She will certainly be missed. She was so interesting and talented.

Judy Lougen

March 4, 2025

Melva was a delight to know! I bowled with her and Lee many years. She will be greatly missed!
Hugs and prayers go out to the McClatchey family.

Judy Lougen

March 4, 2025

Melva was a delight to know. I bowled with her and Lee many years. She was a very special person and will be greatly missed.

Martha Montgomery

March 4, 2025

Our condolences, we bowled with the Melva at Rancho Bowl. We missed her this past year.
Bob and Martha Montgomery RIP Melva

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