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Melvin Louis McEwen
July 14, 1921 - August 11, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">McEwen, Melvin Louis of Saskatoon passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 in St. Paul’s Hospital at the age of 95. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 3 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Saskatoon conducted by David Meier. <br> <br>Melvin was born on July 14, 1921 in the Hawarden district. In 1933 the family moved north and farmed in the Valparaiso and Tisdale district for many years. In 1949 Melvin met Phyllis Sexsmith when she moved to Tisdale. They were married in 1951, stayed on the farm and had 3 children, Brian, Lynne and Dale. In 1961 they left the farm to pursue other ventures. He was an elevator agent in Tisdale and Prairie River, a store owner and insurance salesman in Star City, and an administrator of the Senior’s Nursing Homes in Melfort. Phyllis most often worked beside him during their whole life together. <br> <br>Mel loved being outdoors, travelling with Phyllis and friends, working with wood and spending time with his family. He was a proud and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather and enjoyed watching his family grow. <br> <br>Melvin was predeceased by many relatives and friends including in his immediate family: His loving wife Phyllis, his parents Robert and Caroline McEwen, and brothers Wesley (Evelyn) and Gordon. <br> <br>He leaves to mourn his passing his three children Brian McEwen, Lloydminster, Lynne (Keray) Salzl, Paradise Hill, and Dale (Donna) McEwen, Saskatoon. Five Grandchildren: Derek McEwen, Scott (Kassie) Salzl and their children, Taylor, Madison, Darienne and Brooklyn, Brent (Kendall) Salzl and their children Rhyen, Rory and Danika, Dean (Jackie) Salzl and their child Trey and Lee Salzl. His sisters-in-law Helen McEwen and Jean Sexsmith, nieces and nephews.. <br> <br>Thank you to the staff at Quality Care Home for recently looking after Dad and to the staff at St. Paul’s Hospital for your attention to him. <br> <br>In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. <br> <br>To share memories and condolences, visit www.parkfuneral.ca “Obituaries”. Arrangements entrusted to James Werezak, Park Funeral Chapel, 306.244.2103. <br></div>