Melvin was born in Emporia, Kansas on January 8, 1952, the son of Eugene Murl and Betty Jane (Vogts) Farr.
Beloved husband of Judith Rose (Korona, formerly of Detroit, Ml) for 45 years. Dear father of Jonathan Michael (Stefania Wainhaus) of Texas, Jennifer Rose (Derek) Abdine of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, and Christopher James (Mireya Tinoco) of San Diego, California. Proud grandfather of Lucas, Evelyn, and Clara.
Dear brother of Carolyn (Gene) Nomura, Sharon (Brian) Mayers, JoAnn (Robert) Cuadra, Gene (Susan) Farr, and Michael Farr, all of Emporia, Kansas.
Dear brother-in-law of John (Christine) Korona, James (Jean) Korona, Joseph (Sue) Korona, Jeff (Diane) Korona, all of Michigan, and Joanne Korona of Canada.
He was a cherished Cousin, Uncle, and Friend to many.
He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Betty Jane Farr, and sister Brenda.
Melvin served in the United States Marine Corps, retiring in 1991 after twenty years of service. He held various employment positions following his military career, including Tri-City Medical Center Engineering Department. His pastimes and hobbies included cooking, gardening, woodworking, and fishing. His love of sports and his community was seen in his coaching and refereeing of soccer and baseball. Most importantly, was the love he had for his family. He would like to be remembered as someone who could be depended upon when needed. He lived his life with honesty and integrity.
Visitation: Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 4 pm-8 pm, with a 7 pm Rosary, at Eternal Hills located at 1999 El Camino Real, Oceanside CA 92054.
Funeral Mass: Thursday, August 11, 2022, 1:30 pm at Mission San Luis Rey Chapel located at 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92057.
Family suggests memorials to UCSD Moores Cancer Research at campaign.ucsd.edu and Brother Benno Foundation at brotherbenno.org.
lnternment to be at Miramar National Cemetery
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