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Gilmer “Gil” Melland

Birth	:	13 Jul 1920 Fairdale, Walsh County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	9 May 2006 Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, Ward County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.6627998, -102.1016998
Description	:	Gilmer "Gil" Melland, 85, Kenmare, ND, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006 in his home. Gilmer was born July 13, 1920 in Fairdale, ND, the son of Wally and Inga (Iverson) Melland. Gilmer finished his education in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the United States Navy. He was in the CCC's during the depression and in 1939 he began working at the Farmers Union Oil Co. in Kenmare, ND. He married Freda Peterson in August of 1941. In 1942, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served during World War II. He was in the Navy for 46 months and 36 of those... Read More	Gilmer "Gil" Melland, 85, Kenmare, ND, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006 in his home. Gilmer was born July 13, 1920 in Fairdale, ND, the son of Wally and Inga (Iverson) Melland. Gilmer finished his education in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the United States Navy. He was in the CCC's during the depression and in 1939 he began working at the Farmers Union Oil Co. in Kenmare, ND. He married Freda Peterson in August of 1941. In 1942, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served during World War II. He was in the Navy for 46 months and 36 of those months were spent aboard the U.S.S Heed. During his time on the U.S.S. Heed their squadron participated in nine island invasions. He was awarded numerous citations while serving in the Aleutian Isle and the South Pacific. He was honorably discharged in 1945 and returned to Aneta, ND, where he was manager of the Farmers Union Oil Co. for five years. In 1951, he moved to Kenmare where he resumed his employment at the Farmers Union Oil Co. and held that position until June 1, 1982 when he retired. He married Rene DeVore Jones Melland in 1978. Gil was a member of the Fire Department, Country Club, the Lions Club, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all in Kenmare, and he served on the Kenmare City Council. Those Who Shared in His Life: Wife, Rene Melland, Kenmare; son, Don (Loretta) Melland, Kenmare; stepdaughter, Jan Jones, Boulder, CO; stepson, Jay (Cheryl) Jones, Fargo, ND; grandchildren, Melissa (Rodney) Godejohn, Minot, Monica (Justin) Clark, Minneapolis, MN, Matthew Melland and his fiancé, Cami Singer, Denver, CO and Marty Melland and his fiancé, Cara Conklin, Grand Forks, ND, Leslie and Ashlie Melland, Fargo, ND, several step-grandchildren; great grandchildren, Ryley, Taylor and Bailey Godejohn, Minot; brother, Walter (Mae) Melland, Grand Forks, ND; sisters, Ilene (Orlin) Schanz and Annie Skytland, all of Langdon, ND; sisters-in-law, Lois Melland, Fairdale, ND and Jane Melland, Northwood, ND; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Gil was preceded in death by his ex wife, Freda Melland; son, Dennis Melland; infant daughter, Linda Melland, his parents, Wally and Inga Melland; brothers, Iver and Bennie Melland, and sister, Gyda Melland Monson Stensland. Memorial Services: Saturday, May 13, 2006, at 2:00 p.m., at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Kenmare, ND, and Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 2:00 p.m., at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church, Fairdale, ND. There will be no reviewal and friends may sign the register Saturday one hour prior to the service in the church and Tuesday one hour prior to the service in the church. Burial: A private burial will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to an organization of the donor's choice. Memorial Service: Nazareth Lutheran Church, Kenmare, ND,Saturday, May 13, 2006, 2:00 p.m. Officiant: Rev. Mike Fiske Music: Cindy Ystaas, vocalist, "In The Garden" and "Amazing Grace" Congregational Hymns, "How Great Thou Art" and "I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry" Joan Larson, organist Honorary Bearers: Gil's relatives, long-time friends and all the employees, staff and their families at the Farmers Union Oil Co. Flag Presentation: Members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars

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Gilmer “Gil” Melland's memorial is located at: Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, Ward County, USA.
When did Gilmer “Gil” Melland death?
Gilmer “Gil” Melland death on 9 May 2006 in Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 48.6627998
Longitude: -102.1016998

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Rene Darlene DeVore Melland

(1924 - 2016)

Freda C Melland

(1916 - 1997)

Siblings

Ilene Melland Schanz

(1927 - 2008)

Children

Linda Ann Melland

(1942 - 1942)

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Coordinate: 48.6627998, -102.1016998

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23. Donnybrook Community Cemetery
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