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Melva <I>Christensen</I> Travis

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Melva Christensen Travis

Birth
West Jordan, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Death
2 Jul 2005 (aged 87)
Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
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The Salt Lake Tribune
July 5, 2005
page D9

Melva passed away peacefully on July 2, 2005 after a short battle with cancer.

She was born May 15, 1918 in West Jordan to Lars and Reinetta Bateman Christensen. She graduated in 1937 from Jordan High School. She married James C. Travis on July 12, 1938 in Boise, ID. He preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 1992.

She is survived by daughters Bette Sylvester and Rita (Dan) Nicar of Oklahoma; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; sister, LaRene Middlemas; brother, Paul Christensen, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her daughters, Mary Kathleen Travis and Dixie Galaviz; three brothers and five sisters.

She enjoyed bowling and being with her friends and was an avid gardener.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. in the South Cottonwood 16th Ward, 5235 So. Wesley Road (1100 East). Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 pm at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So. and Wed. at the Ward 1:30-2:15 p.m. Interment West Jordan City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank IHC Hospice for their love and care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family or to IHC Hospice.
The Salt Lake Tribune
July 5, 2005
page D9

Melva passed away peacefully on July 2, 2005 after a short battle with cancer.

She was born May 15, 1918 in West Jordan to Lars and Reinetta Bateman Christensen. She graduated in 1937 from Jordan High School. She married James C. Travis on July 12, 1938 in Boise, ID. He preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 1992.

She is survived by daughters Bette Sylvester and Rita (Dan) Nicar of Oklahoma; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; sister, LaRene Middlemas; brother, Paul Christensen, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her daughters, Mary Kathleen Travis and Dixie Galaviz; three brothers and five sisters.

She enjoyed bowling and being with her friends and was an avid gardener.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. in the South Cottonwood 16th Ward, 5235 So. Wesley Road (1100 East). Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 pm at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So. and Wed. at the Ward 1:30-2:15 p.m. Interment West Jordan City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank IHC Hospice for their love and care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family or to IHC Hospice.

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  • Created by: Burt
  • Added: Mar 14, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25262603/melva-travis: accessed ), memorial page for Melva Christensen Travis (15 May 1918–2 Jul 2005), Find a Grave Memorial ID 25262603, citing West Jordan City Cemetery, West Jordan, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA; Maintained by Burt (contributor 46867609).