Shirley Annette Melvin died August 3, 2019 in Crescent City. She was 82.

Shirley was born on October 2, 1936 in Fort Frances, in the Rainy River District of Ontario, Canada to Gladys (Pollard) Perkins Weston and George Perkins.

Shirley and Raymond "Tuffy" Melvin wed in Crescent City in February 1956, and were happily married for 63 years. They resided in Klamath until 1978, and have lived in Crescent City since that time.

Shirley was an extraordinarily kind, generous person and a loving wife, mother, sibling, aunt and friend. She had an aptitude for detecting, especially in children and animals, any sort of distress or need and was always quick to offer encouragement and aid. She adored books and was a voracious life-long reader, passing her love of reading to her children. She also loved to bowl with friends and enjoyed many decades participating in local bowling leagues.

Shirley is survived by her husband Tuffy of Crescent City; her daughter Janet Melvin of Eureka, CA; her daughter Ginny Gromer, and son-in-law Rich Gromer, of Roseburg, OR; her granddaughter Emma Cummings of San Francisco, CA; her grandson Seth Cummings of Eureka, CA; her sister Sharon Cuthbertson of Ogden, UT; her brother Gary Weston (& Lark) of Crescent City; her brother Gene Weston (& Jackie) of Reno, NV; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Diane Cummings, and her brother Wayne Weston.

Shirley was cremated at Wier's Mortuary Chapel in Crescent City, and her ashes will be buried at the Hancorne Family Cemetery in the Bald Hills of Northern Humboldt County. A memorial celebration will take place on September 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Klamath Community Center. Friends and family are invited to attend and may contact Janet (707)-441-1704, or Ginny (707)-358-0208, for additional information.

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