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Doris Melchi Obituary
March 12, 1941 - May 7, 2025
Doris J. Melchi, 84, of Silvis, passed away Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Doris was born March 12, 1941, in Moline, the daughter of Howard and Lila Johnston David. She married Lawrence Vallejo. She later married Howard (Bob) Melchi April 14, 1981. He passed away October 24, 2021. She retired from the former Case IH plant in East Moline. She continued working part-time at the job she loved, cooking.
It warms our hearts to remember Doris, whose hands were rarely still and whose spirit embraced life with joy and energy. Cooking and baking were her true passions, filling the kitchen with comforting aromas. You could taste the love. With skillful hands, she transformed thread and fabric into beautiful creations through her crafting and sewing, each piece showing her attention to detail.
Beyond her home, Doris found delight in the simple pleasures of life. She discovered bargains on shopping trips (She passed that skill on to her daughters and grandkids). Relaxing and meeting new friends while camping was an enjoyable time in her life. Her membership at the Eagles Club in Ocala, FL made for some great memories with her husband and friends.
Doris's love extended beyond her hobbies; it was woven into the fabric of our family. Her warmth, generosity, and unwavering support created a legacy of love stays with us. We will forever cherish the memories of her laughter, her creative spirit and the love she freely gave. Though her physical presence is gone, our memory of her remains, a comforting reminder of the extraordinary woman she was.
Survivors include her children, Steve (Diane) Vallejo, Connie (Bryce) Laud, Johnny Vallejo, Patti (Dan) Ciccomoscolo, Larry Vallejo, Chrissy (Bill) Lilliman, Celeste (Adan) Favela; grandchildren, Alicia Vallejo, Alex Vallejo, Jason (Amanda) DeLaCruz, Michael DeLaCruz, Wade Laud, Jessica (Dorian) Turner, T.J. (Tracey) Lilliman, Ashley (Josh) Chumbley, Lyndsay Lilliman, CMSgt Heather (CMSgt Mark) Moore, Audrey Favela, Angela (Scott) deBear, Jack Wells, Cassandra Stubbs; 36 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren; goddaughter, Vicki Gomez.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and siblings, Pat Johnston, Larry David, and Mike David.
Memorials may be made to QC Paws. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m, Friday, at Rock Island National Cemetery. Anyone wishing to attend, please meet at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis at 9:45 a.m. The family is hosting celebration of life for Doris on May 25, 2025, Eagles Club in Carbon Cliff from 1 to 5.
Online condolences may be made at www.schrodermortuary.com.
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