1940
2013
Melvin "Lee" Baldwin, 72, of Sequim, Washington, died of age-related causes on March 17, 2013 at Kindred Northgate Hospital in Seattle, WA.
Lee was born on August 24, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of the late Melvin Dewey Baldwin and Cora Lee Jones (Baldwin).
Lee attended Ensley High School, Birmingham, AL. In Sept. 1957, Lee enlisted in the U.S. Navy and completed basic training at USNTC San Diego, CA, Dec. 1957. Lee enjoyed a 30 year career serving his country and retired with the rank of Command Master Chief.
His duty stations included:
• Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA – 12/57 to 12/58
• Naval Station Midway Island, Midway Island – 1/59 to 1/60
• STOCGRUPACRESFLT, Stockton, CA – 2/60 to 7/60
• VR-8 NAS Moffett Field, CA – 8/60 to 2/63
• USS Cimarron, Long Beach, CA – 4/63 to 5/64
• AFV "A" / ATR "A" Schools NATTC Memphis, TN - 6/64 to 4/65
• USS Enterprise (CV65) Norfolk, VA - 4/65 to 3/66
• Instructor / Student AVI "B" Memphis, TN – 4/66 to 12/70
• RVAH-3 Student Albany, GA FTC Norfolk, VA – 2/71 to 3/71
• USS Independence (CV62) Norfolk, VA – 4/71 to 7/74
• Basic Instructor School, Norfolk, VA – 7/74 to 8/74
• NAMTRADET 1014 (F-4 Phantom II) NAS Oceana, Va. Beach, VA – 8/74 to 8/77
• USS John F. Kennedy (CV67) Norfolk, VA – 8/77 to 7/80
• NAMTRADET 1007 (F-14 Tomcat) NAS Oceana, Va. Beach, VA – 7/80 to 10/83
• USS Coral Sea (CV43) Norfolk, VA – 10/83 to 10/84
• VP-31 (P3 Orion) Moffett Field, CA - 11/84 to 9/87
• Retired, 10/1/87
He ended his career with several awards including, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, US Navy Good Conduct Medal (7), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (3), Battle Efficiency Award (E),(2), Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Republic Of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Date Bar, US Navy Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Badge, US Navy Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist Badge.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Helen L. Baldwin, also of Sequim, his sons, Les Baldwin and wife Karen Baldwin of San Jose, CA, Russell Baldwin and wife Angela Baldwin of Ione, CA, Randall Baldwin and wife Yvonne Baldwin of Saginaw, TX, Perry Baldwin and wife Monika Hofbauer-Baldwin of Orlando, FL, and his beloved eight grandchildren.
Visitation Wednesday March 27, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sequim Valley Chapel, 108 W. Alder St. Sequim, WA.
Burial Thursday March 28, 2013, at 1:15 p.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery 18600 S.E. 240th St. Kent, WA.
Lee's family has requested flowers be sent to Sequim Valley Chapel, 108 W. Alder St. Sequim, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Patriot Guard Riders, or your local no-kill animal shelter (for dogs only).
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November 17, 2013
Nate Wilburn
God bless you, Lee, and provide peace of mind to your family. I had the privilege to work with Lee at Beech Aerospace Services, Inc. at Moffett Field from Oct. 1989 until May of 1991. He was one of a kind and had a heart of gold. Vaya con Dios, Amigo.
June 7, 2013
Curtis Russell
One of the finest persons that I have ever had the privelege of knowing and working with. We have lost a good man and my biggest regret is losing contact with him over the years. But I will always have the memories of Lee and I getting to see a few games at Candlestick Park. May God bless a good man and his family.
April 2, 2013
Albert McGinn
To the Family of Command Master Chief Melvin "Lee" Baldwin:
On behalf of Master Chief Baldwin's shipmates of the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY Association, I offer you our deepest sympathies on his passing. His name will be read at a memorial service to be held in Boston later this year. All members of the Association will be notified of his death
Master Chief Melvin's service to our country and to the U.S. Navy is hereby acknowledged with gratitude.
Sincerely,
MSgt.(Ret) Albert McGinn USAF
Chaplain, USS JFK ASSOCIATION
Plank Owner, USS JFK 1967-1970
[email protected]
March 29, 2013
deb lee
March 29, 2013
deb lee
Aloha my friend! You were a gentleman and a scholar with a little down home in there to keep it real.Thank you.You were a rare and special breed Lee.Good memories are priceless and that's why you made me rich.Mahalo and Aloha my friend, Deb
March 26, 2013
Debbie Powell (Jones)
"God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "Come to Me."
As tearful eyes watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best." - Author Unknown
You will always have a very special place in my heart <3 Sleep with the angels! Lots of love and hugs to my Baldwin Family Love, Debbie
March 26, 2013
Angela Baldwin
Lee "Dad" you have been a wonderful father in-law to me over the past 28 years. You have shown me the importance of family, friendship and love. My children, your son and I will treasure all the great memories we shared together. I smile when I think of the times you would knock on our door in the mornings when we would get together, shouting out "Reveille Reveille" trying to get us up. You are a man of great strength and wisdom and will be greatly missed.....love you Dad.
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