Evelyn Melton

Evelyn Melton, age 97, a lifelong resident of the Shell Lake/Spooner area, died at home on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, with family at her side.

Evelyn was born at home on April 8th, 1927, to parents Thomas and Mildred (Johnson) Waite. She attended the Evergreen country school through the 8th grade. On April 8th, 1944, she was united in marriage to Cecil Melton in Spooner. The couple lived in Montana for 7 years where she worked in a lunchroom in Shelby. The couple moved back to Shell Lake and she worked at the Indianhead Flower Shop in Spooner for 26 years before retiring. Evelyn enjoyed playing cards, reading, writing notes to family and friends, and doing puzzles. She also loved gardening, cooking, and baking. Evelyn volunteered as a 4H leader when her children were younger and involved in 4H. She loved the Lord with her whole heart and demonstrated that by her many hours of prayer for those that were hurting. She did this not only by prayer, but by her many letters, cards, and words of encouragement. She was an amazing mother, had great patience, and taught her children responsibility and integrity.

Evelyn is survived by her children: Homer (Estell) Melton of Danbury, Vicki Trott of Spooner, Richard (Karen) Melton of Shell Lake, Peggy (Jeff) Vesta of Spooner, Allan (Julie) Melton of Shell Lake, Robin Melton of Burnsville, MN, 16 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, and 19 great great grandchildren.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband Cecil, Son-in-law Don Trott, great grandson Tyson Garcia, great great granddaughter Evah, brother Norman Waite, and sister Eileen.

Visitation was held at the Cornerstone Church in Spooner with visitation on Thursday, December 19th, from 4-7pm, with funeral services on Friday, December 20th, with visitation from 10-11am, funeral service at 11am, with lunch following. An internment service will be at Shell Lake Cemetery after the luncheon. 

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