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Michael  Melsby Memorial
Michael  Melsby Memorial

Michael Melsby

Michael Melsby

Friday, April 10th, 2020

Michael Trent Melsby, age 49, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident passed away April 8, 2020 in Seattle, Washington.  He was born November 3, 1970 in Sedro-Woolley, WA to Donald and Sherrill (Sevy) Melsby.

Mike graduated from Sedro Woolley High School in 1989.  He received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Western Washington University.  Mike worked as an auto damage adjuster for Geico insurance for over 20 years.

In 2010 he met his wife Paula and they were married in 2011.  Mike was a romantic and loving thoughtful husband, and a wonderful dad to his step-son Nathan.  Mike loved his friends and his family and he enjoyed entertaining in his home and cooking for the people he loved.  He had a fun and witty personality, loved a good laugh and was very good at pulling a prank!  He loved to travel, he enjoyed building Lego sets, and he loved his Seattle Seahawks!  Mike was happiest when surrounded by those that he loved.

Mike is survived by his wife, Paula; son, Nathan Maylor; father, Don Melsby & his wife Thyrza; sister, Debbie Melsby; brother, Chris Allen and wife Jeanne; niece Paige; in-laws, Kathy and Marv Boyle; brother-in-law, Todd Roberg and wife Rachael; uncle, Gary Melsby and wife Pearl; cousins, Josh Johnson and Gregory Melsby; many wonderful friends and his 3 dogs.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sherrill; grandparents, Melvin & Josephine Melsby; grandparents, Howard & Maryann Sevy; aunt, Jane Johnson.

Arrangements are under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Share your memories of Mike and sign the online guest register.

Guestbook

  • Doug Langston

    Mike was a good man, a good friend,and a good husband and father. He was the kind of person that if you hadn’t seen or talked to each other in months or even years, he would be there for you,no questions asked.
    Guys night won’t be the same without you. You will be missed a great deal. Thank you mike for allowing me to be a part of your life. Your light made my life that much brighter. I wish we had spent more time together. I love you bro, rest in piece.

  • Ryan Windish

    Mike was a big hearted easygoing guy. I’m glad to have known him growing up and graduating together from SWHS. He was first to help out with our class reunions. Always a quick smile and friendly to everyone. I’m so glad to have seen him last summer at our 30 year reunion. He will be missed! My condolences to his family.

  • Teresia Pederson

    I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting this sweet man, but his dad, Don was mine and my daughters mailman in Sedro for many years. He always gave us a smile and a hello when he came up to the house. That made a world of difference in our sometimes difficult days. Don, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be thinking of you and sending prayers to you and your family. You may not even remember me, but I never forget a name and the association to an address I lived
    as to what mail carrier I had. RIP Michael. God Bless you for all the joy you brought to your family and others.

  • Bob and Joanne Olson

    Don and Thryza…We are so sad and sorry to hear about Mike…I read some of the posts on his Facebook page…he was certainly well loved…We pray that Our Lord will bless you with his presence during this time …giving you great comfort …
    Blessings, Bob and Joanne Olson

  • Pamela Hunter

    Mike was such a nice guy and fun to be around. I will miss the times my husband Gary and I would go over to his and Paula’s and have a couples night playing games and having dinner. We also spent a couple Valentine’s Day’s with them to. Good times and great memories with close friends. You will be missed Mike, can’t wait to see you again in heaven. ❤️

  • Steven Smyth

    Mike was a great guy and was loved by so many people. You will missed !

  • Connie Shackelford

    I never met Mike but just knowing he was married to my niece, I know he was awesome. Gone from this world way too soon. May he RIP

  • Kathy Boyle

    Mike was a lot of fun, we had a lot of good times with him and the family. Marv and I miss him. Gone to soon, but thankful he is not in pain anymore💞

  • Patricia Brooks

    Don, Thyrza, and family,
    Dale and I are so very sorry to hear of your son’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat and Dale Brooks

  • Todd Roberg

    Mike had such a great wit and sense of humor, a warm heart and was loved by so many.
    I will never forget him for not only our good times and jokes back and forth but, most importantly, for what a great husband he has been to my sister Paula and the great father he’s been to Nathan.
    I will truly miss you, Mike.

  • Whitney Meissner

    I have many fond memories of the Melsbys and McCanns from our childhood. So glad to reconnect on Facebook these last few years Mike!

    My heart is grieving with the Melsbys. Much love to you all.

  • Gary E Hunter “Paco”

    Happy memories were made with my bro. One time before he met Paula, he text me asking “what do you say to a steak and dvd night?” And my reply made him spit water all over his work car. My reply “what do I say to steak and dvd nigh? I say, evening sailor, new in town?” When we went to the Grand Canyon, I had never been there. I decided to push his buttons and kept repeating “literally every 2 steps is a different view” over and over until he finally told me “ok already” then I told him I was surprised he let me go that long and that he didn’t stop me after 5,6 times LOL. There were many more along our road of friendship. Loved Mike like a brother, he would want me to not be sad and to just remember how much fun we had. My heart will heal, but the memories will stay same. RIP “Frenchie”

  • Katina

    Condolences to all of the melsby family . Mike was a great guy and we all will miss him . Many fond moments of laughter . Rest In Peace . Katina and jake .

  • Sandra Torrez

    Paula we are sending our love and prayers to you and Nathan — and the rest of your family. God will hold you in his loving arms and give you His peace. May all the happy memories you have also sustain you. God bless you and keep you, now and forever — Amen