Melba Joyce Spavin

1932 - 2017

Melba Joyce Spavin obituary, 1932-2017, Lutz, FL

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

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The Runge Mortuary and Crematory

838 East Kimberly Road

Davenport, Iowa

Melba Spavin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 17, 2017.

Melba Joyce Spavin, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 13, 2017 at her home in Lutz, FL from long term complications of diabetes and stroke. Per her wishes, cremation rights have been accorded. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 10am – 12 noon at The Runge Mortuary. Private burial will take place RI Arsenal. Family and friends are also invited to gather at Melba's favorite eating establishment for a time of fellowship at Rudy's Tacos located at 326 Cedar St. Davenport, IA from 4-6pm. In lieu of flowers, donations be made to a local not for profit Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.therungemortuary.com


Melba was born December 27, 1932 to Herbert and Elvyn Durnell in Moline, IL, and was the younger of two children. Melba married the love of her life, William Edward Spavin of Carbon Cliff, IL, in 1956.

A lifelong woman of faith, she enjoyed studying the Bible and reading. Melba loved her family, her three kids, her grandkids and sharing good times with friends and neighbors. She was a great Midwest sports fan: she loved the Cubs, Bulls and the Bears, as well as the local Quad Cities teams. As a youth, Mel was an avid dancer, and she always enjoyed watching shows full of music and dance. She relocated to Florida in 2004 to be with family, and was very happy when all her children ended up living close to her once again.

She is survived by her three children, Dolores Lowe (Robert Macchione), David (Teresa) Spavin and Daniel Spavin. She has 4 grandchildren, Megan Lowe, Matt (Rose) Meyrer, Kelly Spavin, Jake (Miranda) Spavin, and two adorable great grandsons, Quentin and Kellan Spavin, her brother, Merle, and his children.

Her husband William preceded her in death in 2004. She will join him at the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery in a joyful reunion. She was also looking forward to seeing her beloved dog, Cappy who passed in 2016.

Mel's family would like to extend a very special thanks to their mother's caregiver, Janet Stanifer, and her children Karis and TJ. Without Janet's unwavering friendship and expert care, Melba would not have been able to continue living in her own home. Her son Dan also deserves recognition in helping with her care.

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June 4, 2017

Bill and Brenda Wainwright

So sorry for the loss of Melba, praying for comfort for all of her family. Bill and Brenda Wainwrlght

May 30, 2017

Randy and Judy Walters

We were neighbors of the Spain's years ago in Silvis. We remember how Melba was such a good mom and a real go getter. The Spavins were great fun neighbors. Our prayers are with her family.

May 20, 2017

Karen Elizabeth

She loved to go out with her daughter, Dolores, and hook up with her friend, Betty, and her daughter (me). Be uplifted that she is free of her illness and discomfort. I know you will miss her very much.

Posted by Karen Elizabeth

May 19, 2017

David Spavin

Although our hearts are heavy, Mom is at peace now. We will miss her.

Posted by David Spavin

May 18, 2017

Janet Stanifer

Great obituary, and thank you, but I've got to tell you how blessed we are to have known Melba and to have her in our lives. She is a very special lady in our eyes and will always have a dear place in our hearts, she will be missed dearly!

All our love, Janet, Karis & TJ

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