Melville, Christopher Maxwell (Max)

Melvillem.JPGOctober 27, 1915 – January 17 2010

Christopher Melville beloved Husband, Father, Uncle, Grandfather and great grandfather of Strathmore passed away peacefully at the age of 94 years on January 17, 2010.  Max met the love of his life Anne Scheveck. They were wed in 1943 and soon started their family of four sons and three daughters starting with Christina of Calgary, Kenny (Doreen) of Brooks, Darleen (Wolf) of Calgary, Wayne of Strathmore, Linda of Calgary Terry (Karen) of Strathmore, Garry (Maryellen) of Strathmore. Max was also blessed with many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren to numerous to list. Max was a devoted husband and father. He was also a dedicated hard worker, joining the Canadian Military as a young man, he worked in construction, also as a mechanic, a farmer as well as many other things.  He was a wonderful man, with a great sense of humour who loved children and animals a great deal, always welcomed others, and had a jovial smile that will be missed by all who knew and loved him.  A Celebration of Life for Max will take place on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Wheatland Funeral Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Interment Strathmore Cemetery. To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.  WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements.  403-934-5666