Kathleen Melton

1943 - 2025

Kathleen Melton
December 30, 1943 - September 6, 2025

Kathleen Melton was born on December 30, 1943 and passed away on September 6, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Forks, Washington to Edith and Lester Spaulding. She joined sisters Virginia and Deanna. Her Dad called her Butch as he was lookìng for a son. The next one, thank God was her brother Larry and she became daddies little girl.

Kathleen graduated from Forks High School in 1962. She married Joseph Melton that same year. They had three children, Shellie, Eric, Garret and she became a wife and mother, spending her time caring for them. They made their home in Port Angeles. Joe was a businessman and she was his right hand. He persuaded her to dress up as his Christmas elf and he in his Santa suit would deliver Christmas packages to friends and clients. She also did some retail work for different places in town. Later in life she discovered she loved traveling and took many trips to Arizona, California and Hawaii. Her family enjoyed cruises and trips to Europe with her.

When her health made it difficult for her, Eric invited her to come live with him and Angie in Jacksonville. She moved to Florida in 2021. She was visited by family and friends during her last few months while Eric and Angie cared for her in their home.

Kathleen is survived by her children Eric (Angie), Garrett (Cindy), and Shellie (Loren). Eight grandchildren, Brody and Kury Springer, Dylan and Spencer Melton, Tiffany, Emily, Trenton and Carson Melton and great grandson Dallas Melton. Her sister Deanna Doty, brother-in-law Wes Depew, brother-in-law Doug Melton, son-in-law Bobbie Beaudette, nephews Scott and Vernon Depew, Dale Petersen, nieces Wendy Craig and Justine Spaulding. Her special cousin Marlene Jagger and long time friends Bill and Judy Horton and many friends and cousins that she kept in close touch with, too many to name but you know who you are.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Joseph Melton, sister Virginia Depew, brother Larry Spaulding, brother-in-law Robert Doty, nephew Stephen Petersen.

There will be a small family and friends celebration of life at the Chestnut Cottage in Port Angeles on November 9th at 5 pm by invitation. She will be interned with Joe at the memorial wall at the Port Angeles cemetery. Donations can be made in her name to the Volunteer Hospice in Port Angeles.