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Melba Irene <I>Bollenbacher</I> Demas

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Melba Irene Bollenbacher Demas

Birth
Shepherd, Isabella County, Michigan, USA
Death
27 Jan 2020 (aged 93)
Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Saint Louis, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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Melba, 93, of Alma passed away peacefully Monday, January 27, 2020 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gratiot. She was the daughter of Walter and Edith (Bobzien) Bollenbacher.

Melba was a 1944 graduate of St. Louis High School and married Gordon Demas on February 27, 1945.

Melba was a faithful member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Alma. She retired from Alma Products after 20 years of working in various offices. Melba enjoyed playing cards, knitting and sewing. Her greatest joy was spending time with her beloved family.

Melba is survived by her children, Ted (Pam) Demas, Diana (Stan) Sherman; grandchildren, Megan Demas, Sarah Sherman, Amy (Chad) Lawrence, Matt (Kate) Sherman; great-grandchildren, Trey, Nik, Noah and Isaac.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Edith, her husband, Gordon, a son, Ron Demas, a grandson, Tad Demas and a sister, Donna Kramer.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Saxena and the staff are Arbor Grove, especially Haley and “her girls,” for the exceptional care they gave Melba.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church, Alma with Fr. Mike Houle officiating. Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis.

Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to St. John’s Episcopal Church, Episcopal Relief or a charity
of donor’s choice.

Lux Funeral Home
Melba, 93, of Alma passed away peacefully Monday, January 27, 2020 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gratiot. She was the daughter of Walter and Edith (Bobzien) Bollenbacher.

Melba was a 1944 graduate of St. Louis High School and married Gordon Demas on February 27, 1945.

Melba was a faithful member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Alma. She retired from Alma Products after 20 years of working in various offices. Melba enjoyed playing cards, knitting and sewing. Her greatest joy was spending time with her beloved family.

Melba is survived by her children, Ted (Pam) Demas, Diana (Stan) Sherman; grandchildren, Megan Demas, Sarah Sherman, Amy (Chad) Lawrence, Matt (Kate) Sherman; great-grandchildren, Trey, Nik, Noah and Isaac.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Edith, her husband, Gordon, a son, Ron Demas, a grandson, Tad Demas and a sister, Donna Kramer.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Saxena and the staff are Arbor Grove, especially Haley and “her girls,” for the exceptional care they gave Melba.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church, Alma with Fr. Mike Houle officiating. Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis.

Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to St. John’s Episcopal Church, Episcopal Relief or a charity
of donor’s choice.

Lux Funeral Home


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