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Alma Francis Odell Melum

Birth	:	17 Aug 1914 Choteau, Teton County, Montana, USA
Death	:	28 Dec 2006 Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Grandview Cemetery, Gary, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.8064003, -96.4606018
Description	:	Funeral Services for Alma Francis Melum, 92 of Belle Fourche, S.D. formerly of Capitol, Mont. were held Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007 at the Little Missouri Lutheran Church at Capitol, Mont. with Pastor Tom Martin officiating with special music by Karen Odell, Shirley Mosley, Kay Ovitz and John Ovitz. Interment was to follow in the family lot of the Capitol Cemetery at Capitol with Rusty Stuart, Bill Stuart, Jay R. Stuart, Wacey Stuart, Gene Odell and Jim Verry as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearer is Cpl. Levi Stuart, USMC. Arrangements were under the direction of the Stevenson Funeral Home of Ekalaka, Mont. Alma passed... Read More	Funeral Services for Alma Francis Melum, 92 of Belle Fourche, S.D. formerly of Capitol, Mont. were held Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007 at the Little Missouri Lutheran Church at Capitol, Mont. with Pastor Tom Martin officiating with special music by Karen Odell, Shirley Mosley, Kay Ovitz and John Ovitz. Interment was to follow in the family lot of the Capitol Cemetery at Capitol with Rusty Stuart, Bill Stuart, Jay R. Stuart, Wacey Stuart, Gene Odell and Jim Verry as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearer is Cpl. Levi Stuart, USMC. Arrangements were under the direction of the Stevenson Funeral Home of Ekalaka, Mont. Alma passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006 at the Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care Center in Belle Fourche, S.D. Alma Francis Melum was born on Aug. 17, 1914 in Chouteau, Mont. the daughter of Charles and Iva (MacFarlane) Odell. Alma lived with her family in the Chouteau area until 1921 when they moved to Red Deer, Alberta Canada. In 1923 the family moved to the Gallatin Valley at Bozeman, Mont. for a brief time before returning back to Chouteau. In 1924 the family moved to the Tie Creek area of Carter County. Alma attended the Plainview Country School. It was while living in the Tie Creek Community that Alma met the love of her life, Malvin Oliver Melum. The two were married on July 1, 1934 in Belle Fourche, S.D. After their marriage, Alma and Malvin made their home on the Melum Ranch at Capitol. While living on the ranch, Alma began working at the Dahl Memorial Hospital in Ekalaka, Mont. Shortly after Malvin passed away on April 5, 1968, Alma moved to Ekalaka where she continued to work. Later on, Alma moved to Camp Crook, S.D. where she began working for the Sky Ranch for Boys. Alma worked there until she retired. From Camp Crook Alma moved to Fruitdale, S.D. and eventually moved into Belle Fourche. In May of 2005, Alma moved into the Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care Center. Alma enjoyed baking bread, gardening and quilting. While her eyesight allowed she made each of her grand children and great-grand children a quilt. While living in Belle Fourche, Alma enjoyed attending church and studying her Bible. Alma's love was for her family, and her Lord. Alma is survived by her brother, Gordon (Lil) Odell, Spearfish, a son-in-law, Edward "Bub" Stuart, Camp Crook, five grandchildren, 15 great-grand children, 10 great-great-grand children and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Iva Odell, her loving husband, Malvin, her children, Art Melum and Virginia Stuart, five brothers, Jim Odell, Melvin Odell, Roy Odell, Vernon Odell and Johnny Odell; her sister, Emma Verry and a grandson, Edward James Stuart. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.stevensonfuneralhome.com Black Hills Pioneer January 09, 2007

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Where is Alma Francis Odell Melum's memorial?
Alma Francis Odell Melum's memorial is located at: Grandview Cemetery, Gary, Deuel County, USA.
When did Alma Francis Odell Melum death?
Alma Francis Odell Melum death on 28 Dec 2006 in Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Alma Francis Odell Melum's memorial?
Latitude: 44.8064003
Longitude: -96.4606018

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Melvin O'Dell

(1878 - 1953)

Iva Beatrice McFarlane O'Dell

(1894 - 1976)

Spouse

Malvin Oliver Melum

(1902 - 1968)

Siblings

James Oliver O'Dell

(1912 - 2000)

Roy Glenn O'Dell

(1919 - 1984)

Vernon Edward O'Dell

(1927 - 1989)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 10 Jan 2007

Left by Anonymous on 08 Sep 2011

Left by Anonymous on 26 Oct 2015

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