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1986
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2025
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Ian MELTON Obituary
Dec 23, 2025
Ian D. Melton passed away on December 23, 2025. Ian was born May 3, 1986, in Bozeman, Montana, and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. After high school, his life journey took him to Hilo, Hawaii; Puyallup, Washington; and finally, to Spokane Valley, where he will be laid to rest.
Ian was a vibrant spirit who found community wherever he lived. He was known for his quick wit, jokes, and storytelling. He enjoyed gaming, cooking, and gardening. Ian saw the best in people and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He lived in the present moment, embracing life with openness and heart.
Ian is survived by his parents, Thomas and Kelly Melton; his sisters, Molly and Maggie; both of his maternal grandmothers; and his many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers.
Funeral service will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery on January 2nd. Rosary begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the service at 11:00 a.m.
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L.
Yesterday
Ian was my best friend for a substantial part of my life. We had some of the best times together and I feel fortunate for those memories now. I will miss his humor, passion for life, and how he could connect with people. My heart goes out to the Melton family at this difficult time.
Jenny Braaten
Yesterday
My heart goes out to his family. He was one of a kind! He will be missed by many
Robert Melton
January 2, 2026
So so sorry a great loss he will surely be missed our prayers are with him
Erin Reed
January 2, 2026
I am devastated to hear this... I have always loved you and everything about you. You have a special place in my heart. I can´t believe that you are gone. I wish I could have come to the service and see your family. My very best wishes and condolences to them. You will be forever missed.
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Terry Schievelbein
December 31, 2025
Thom and Kelly.... I am so sorry for your loss.Speaking with Thom yesterday he described Ian as a Unique soul. Knowing you both for over 50 years I can see how that could happen. May your Faith, Family and Friends comfort you in this difficult time. A UNIQUE SOUL gone way too soon. Condolences also to Molly and Maggie.
Kevin and Jeri Norris
December 31, 2025
Tom &Kelly, we´re so sorry for your loss. You´re in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Rick Senf
December 30, 2025
Thinking of you Tom Kelly Molly and Maggie during this difficult time. I'm so sorry
Kat
December 29, 2025
Thank you for all the laughs,my friend. I will miss you always. Thank you for teaching me not to take life and especially work to seriously. Spread those beautiful wings and soar high. I know you are watching over all of us.
Joanne kukahiko
December 29, 2025
My condolences goes out to your whole family!! Maggie, I always told your brother to be nice to you and that you are my heart!! I adore you so much and your brother!! I am so devastated with the loss of this peacemaking giving soul!! Ian got a safety award or he was apart of the safety team at our job, so I gave him a nickname i always called him mr. Safety! Because I could never remember his name!! Bahaha i will miss seeing him and saying, hi, mister safety every day and him telling me hi, joe.. it was something I looked forward due every day.. something a lot of people don't know.I was significantly heavy and mister safety, Ian always treating me like a human being and I just want to say thank you to his parents for raising such an amazing human for not being shallow.And seeing a person for being just a person!! When I lost the first big amount of weight, he gave me a gift and it was a coat.And then, when I lost another big amount of weight, he gave me a bag to keep active to go through disk.It was just so kind of him!! It's just crazy how someone can come into your life.And literally just be your coworker.It makes such an impact.He will definitely be missed.He imprinted on my soul for life!!
Mark Carlstrom
December 29, 2025
Tom and Kelly. I am sorry to hear of your loss. God be with you.
Wil
December 28, 2025
To Ian's family, I am deeply sorry that you lost such a special person. The Bible says that God can give comfort in difficult times like this. May he give your family his loving comfort. My deep condolences.
Roxanne
December 28, 2025
Our friendship began with your first impression was: are u Hawaiian? I said no... then we did introduced ourselves. We became so cosed. U were outgoing, easygoing, always so friendly. Even when I stopped working for a while we stayed friends. U always shared treats and whatever u had. Miss u bro. May u rest ineternal pwace. Love u... gone too soon.
Patty
December 27, 2025
I am so grateful for your crazy sense of humor and wit. Will miss seeing your face. Rest in peace my friend.
L
December 27, 2025
I should have told you how much your treats and baking meant to me. I should have told you how much your smile lit up my day. You will be insanely missed.
Teresa
December 27, 2025
I am so blessed I was given the chance to know you, you wonderful human. I will miss you so much. Till we meet again.
Heather
December 27, 2025
I´m so saddened by the loss of Ian! I am forever grateful I got to meet him and know him
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