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Edward Mellus Obituary
Edward A "Ted" Mellus, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2014, in Evanston, Wyoming with his family by his side. Ted was born December 3, 1933, son of James Earl Sr and Sina A Mellus in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Ted always loved racing, and always driving fast. He was a former Soap Box Derby Champion and stock car racer in his younger days and had a million stories to tell about traveling the states and meeting all kinds of people. He also served 4 years in the US Navy.
Ted met and married Beverly Alice McKissick, daughter of Mack and Zelpha McKissick on March 21, 1955. They had one daughter Tracy Lynn.
Ted drove semi-trucks and laid carpet and linoleum for many years until moving to Evanston, Wyoming where he worked as a heavy equipment operator for Utah Power and Light from which he retired.
Ted was a master in all he did and his passion was his family, his home in Manila Utah, fishing, hunting, and of course his supped up golf cart. He was a friend to everyone he met, always telling stories. As a family, we will miss his love and wit forever more.
Ted is survived by his daughter Tracy Lynn (Woody) Smith; grandson, Forrest Ted Smith and Jose Campos Smith; sister Dana James; sister-in-law Joyce Mellus both of Salt Lake City, Utah; brother-in-law Gary (Freddy) McKissick of Oregon; numerous nieces and nephews whom he cherished; best friends and confidants Dave and Jeanine Johnson of SLC, UT; Dave and Tootie Hoover of Manila; and Evelyn Rupp of Heber, UT.
Ted was preceded in death by wife, Beverly, his parents James Earl and Sina Mellus; brothers Gary and Jim Mellus; sisters Carol Lee and Pat Mellus; brother-in-law Kip James; brother and sister-in-law Stan and Geraldine Heiner; and mother and father-in-law Mack and Zelpha McKissick.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 11 am at Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston, WY. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service and burial will follow with military honors at the Evanston City Cemetery.
On-line condolences can be made at www.crandallfhevanston.com.
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October 1, 2014
Tracy what a lovely remembrance of Uncle Ted's life. I loved him dearly and my kids will always remember their trip to Manila and picking and eating his sweet peas until they were sick.
I love you.
Cyn
September 30, 2014
Ted and Bev were the first new friends I made when I first moved to Manila. I have greatly missed Bev and will miss Ted's presence as well. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Sincerely, Mary Jones
September 29, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family. May God give you strength and peace.
Psalm 29:11
September 28, 2014
I remember going to Uncle Ted and Aunt Bevs in WVC when I was married to Jim. I always enjoyed their company. my thoughts are with you all. May he rest in peace.
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