Melvin Thomas Ford, born Oct. 2, 1916, passed onto glory Feb. 24.

His wife, Ina, passed before him in 2006. He is now reunited with Ina “his bride” in Heaven.

Their children Harvey, Lewie and Maile, along with their spouses, were always shown how great of love two people can have on Earth for many years.

Their grandchildren, Mark, Amy, Tina, Kris, Billy and Pat, with their spouses, have experienced the wonderful love and acceptance that naturally poured out from their grandparents.

With 17 great grandchildren, Mel and Ina considered their lives full and complete and mightily blessed by God.

Melvin is survived by sisters Elizabeth, Molly, Frances, Lois and their spouses, children and grandchildren.

A funeral service for Melvin will be held at 3:30 p.m. March 12 at Edmonds Open Bible Church, on Seventh and Daley.

His internment, with a graveside service, will be held at 11 a.m. March 13 at Sunnyside Cemetery in Coupeville.