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Melvena Mae "Mel" Whitham

1940 - 2022

Melvena Mae "Mel" Whitham obituary, 1940-2022, Renton, WA

BORN

1940

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Greenwood Memorial Park Funeral Home

350 Monroe Ave Ne

Renton, Washington

Melvena Whitham Obituary

Melvena "Mel" (Pays) Whitham June 4, 1940 - September 19, 2022 Melvena Mae Whitham, age 82, formerly of Cle Elum, WA passed away on September 19, 2022. She was born on June 4, 1940 to Roger and Thelma Pays. Mel and her husband Art, of 56 years, were members of the Newcastle community for 60+ years where they raised their family.

Mel was an avid scrabble player, teddy bear collector, cookie baker, and dedicated Days of Our Lives fan. She will be remembered for her sassy spirit, sarcasm, and loving nature.

She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Whitham and her son Michael Whitham; and is survived by her sister Thelma Grifantini, daughter Marci Busby, son Robert Whitham, 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and extended family. She leaves behind a hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved her and will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held on October 14, 2022 at 11am at Greenwood Memorial Park & Funeral Home 350 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056. We invite any friends and family to attend and remember her wonderful life.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northern Kittitas County Tribune from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7, 2022.

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