Melvin Bisgaard "Whitie" of Fresno passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at the age of 85. He was born in Easton, March 8, 1929 to Jens and Lillian Bisgaard. He was a graduate of Washington Union High School, and worked for Sears for 45 years.
Melvin served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, where he was wounded and sent home. He loved playing cards, road trips to Pismo Beach, and gardening with his grandchildren.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Thor and Kenneth; sister, Edith; and daughter, Karen.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Elaine of 62 years; daughter, Kathleen; grandchildren, Ruber Gonzalez and Linda Levesque; and great-grandchildren; Anthony, Mason and Ellie.
Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
A graveside service will be held at Washington Colony Cemetery on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Easton at 11:00 a.m.
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