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Melbourne Bruce “Mel” Pettit

Birth	:	4 Jul 1920 Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Jan 2007 Springville, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9953003, -92.4492035
Plot	:	Block 3-Lot 240
Description	:	Melbourne's birth record, found in Birth Record Book 6, Page 209, in Van Buren County, Iowa, shows that he was born in Chequest Township. The article that I have posted on the Pettit Family Reunion at the Mel Pettit farm was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the descendants of William & Hallie Vey Pettit. The article states the reunion, "is a "week-long affair because so many have come so far." Although the reunion was originally planned for only one week, it actually ended up lasting for two weeks, and the brothers that had traveled to Iowa stayed the... Read More	Melbourne's birth record, found in Birth Record Book 6, Page 209, in Van Buren County, Iowa, shows that he was born in Chequest Township. The article that I have posted on the Pettit Family Reunion at the Mel Pettit farm was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the descendants of William & Hallie Vey Pettit. The article states the reunion, "is a "week-long affair because so many have come so far." Although the reunion was originally planned for only one week, it actually ended up lasting for two weeks, and the brothers that had traveled to Iowa stayed the entire time so they could see the different families that came and went. The article also states that one child was deceased at that time. William and Vey lost five children in infancy. Their son Paul was killed in a hunting accident when he was sixteen. By the time of the reunion, their sons Leland and Royce had also passed away; however, some of their descendants were able to attend. I have posted the best image that I could of this reunion article, and it is easier to read if you click on the image. The newspaper article also included a picture of some of the children (who were not identified in the article) with a neighbor's pony and cart. --------------- Obituary from "The Ottumwa Courier," Monday, January 29, 1907: Melbourne B. "Mel" Pettit, 86, of Ottumwa died January 27, 2007, at Springville, Iowa. The son of William B. and Hallie Vey Downing Pettit, Mel was born near Troy, Iowa, in Van Buren County, July 4, 1920. He married Ruth Maxine Lynch April 19, 1941, at Lancaster, MO. She preceded him in death October 20, 1951. A resident of the Ottumwa area most of his life, he served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. He 1943, Mel began his 30-year career with John Morrell & Co. in the Mechanical Department until they closed in 1973. He was a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge, Olive Branch 21 A.F. & A.M. in Agency, Iowa, and also a member of the Wapello White Shrine #4 in Ottumwa, Iowa. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn (Ed) Mairet of Sherrard, IL, and Connie (Jerry) Cronin of Des Moines, IA; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Clare (Sandy) Pettit of Ottumwa; a sister, Twila Rupe of Aledo, IL; many nieces and nephews; a close companion, Jane Kibler of Springville, IA; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; several brothers and sisters; his wife; and a son, Leonard Bruce Pettit. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Reece Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Hornback officiating. Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 11 a.m. Wednesday with the family present from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. A memorial has been established to the American Heart Association.

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Melbourne Bruce “Mel” Pettit's memorial is located at: Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA.
When did Melbourne Bruce “Mel” Pettit death?
Melbourne Bruce “Mel” Pettit death on 27 Jan 2007 in Springville, Linn County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.9953003
Longitude: -92.4492035

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ruth Maxine Lynch Pettit

(1924 - 1951)

Neva M Klicker Pettit

(1921 - 2018)

Siblings

Clair Downing Pettit

(1922 - 2008)

Robert L. “Bob” Pettit

(1923 - 2002)

Ramona Levelle Pettit

(1924 - 1924)

Children

Leonard Bruce Pettit

(1945 - 1948)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Shaul Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9953003, -92.4492035

2. Wilkenson Farm Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9527862, -92.4418455

3. McIntire Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9646988, -92.4005966

4. Zion Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9448000, -92.4615000

5. Ottumwa Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0346985, -92.4049988

6. Calvary Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0261002, -92.3897018

7. Ottumwa Jewish Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0362000, -92.4009000

8. Brooks Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0038986, -92.5346985

9. Wapello County Care Facility Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0274420, -92.3728750

10. Dexter Farm Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9333425, -92.4168449

11. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9333000, -92.4856033

12. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0471992, -92.3902969

13. Point Isabel Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9258003, -92.4617004

14. Harris Cemetery
Chillicothe, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0694574, -92.4779650

15. Bowen Cemetery
Chillicothe, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0416718, -92.5335147

16. Burns Cemetery
Chillicothe, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0708008, -92.4867020

17. Ralston Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9750000, -92.5530000

18. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0699997, -92.4068985

19. Dahlonega Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0540000, -92.3700000

20. Ormanville Cemetery
Ormanville, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9136009, -92.4824982

21. Wellman Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9495900, -92.5483450

22. Chisman Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0231018, -92.5610962

23. Kitterman Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0412000, -92.3430000

24. Round Point Cemetery
Agency, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0190000, -92.3270000