Melvin Jay Pitcher, beloved husband of Elva Fullmer Pitcher passed away in Cardston, Alberta on January 6, 2024 at the age of 96. Melvin was born on September 26, 1927. He was the fourth child of Arthur Leroy and Adolene Pitcher. He is predeceased by twin daughters Deborah and Diane Pitcher, sisters, Alice Gibb ,Thelma Stevens, and brothers, Lorin and Ted Pitcher. He leaves to mourn his wife Elva of 73 years and three children, Arnold (Lynda Pitcher) Teresa (Drew Allred) Stacy (Eric Wilde). He also leaves 14 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren with more to come. Melvin lived on a farm in Woolford until graduating from Cardston High School in 1947. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for two years. He then married his sweetheart Elva Fullmer in the Cardston Alberta Temple on November 8, 1950. Melvin was a hard worker doing various jobs. He purchased the Esso oil agency working there until retirement. Melvin was an avid sportsman. He helped organize Cardston Little League baseball and coached the Temple City Giants. He excelled in racquet sports and started the Cardston Pickleball Club playing until age 92, Melvin enjoyed a lifetime of music. He sang with siblings, quartets, various choirs and participated in community theater. He played piano, banjo, and the harmonica. As a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Letter Saints, he served in various callings including Temple Service with his sweetheart Elva in Cardston for 30 years. They headed up the Temple Open House Concert Series for its Rededication in 1991 showcasing artists who were members of the church. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather loved and adored by all.
Funeral Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alberta Temple Street Chapel (355 3 St W, Cardston) Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may meet the family from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment to follow at Cardston Cemetery.
Link to watch will be available AFTER the service.
Funeral Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alberta Temple Street Chapel (355 3 St W, Cardston) Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may meet the family from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment to follow at Cardston Cemetery.
Link to watch will be available AFTER the service.