The Honorable Judge Donald L. Meloche

The Honorable Donald L Meloche, son of Charlotte Marie and Arnold Lambert Meloche was born at Nogales, AZ and passed away Sunday surrounded by his loving family.
Don will be remembered for his generous and kind heart, classic sense of humor, his feisty grin, deep love and commitment to his family, friends and his Country. Don is one of four brothers, all who proudly served in the four branches of service. He is predeceased by his older brother Roland Myles Meloche.
Don served as a 1st Lt. in the United States Marine Corp. for three years during the Korean War. He attended George Washington University law school, then earned his law degree at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In '50s and '60s Don worked as a San Diego Deputy District Attorney and prosecutor. For 19 years he was a partner with the law firm of McDougal, Meloche, Love, Eckis & Murphy. Don cared deeply for people and his clients and was acknowledged for his wit and work ethic and was loved and respected.
In 1987, Don was appointed as a San Diego Superior Court Judge. A strong athlete, avid runner, a pilot for many years. He loved flying! He was known as 'the flying Judge.' Since there was often a shortage of courtrooms, Don would often jump in his WWII Bucker Jungman biplane and fly to the auxiliary court in Ramona.
Don is survived by his wife Charlotte, his friend and former wife Patricia, son Mike and wife Julie, daughter Julie and her son Andrew, Scott and wife Kim and their children Lauren and Ryan, and his brothers Jerry and wife Pollyanna and Al aka "Scoot". Don has numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws and was very proud of his whole family. We are blessed to have known him.
On Sunday…Don flew with the Angels to meet with his Lord and Savior and is now at peace.
Services will be on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 11:00AM at Skyline Church, La Mesa, CA.