Melvin L. Johnson
Celebration of Life
A celebration of life will be held for Melvin L. Johnson at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, 360 W. Seventh St. Yachats.
Melvin “Mel” LeRoy Johnson passed away June 27, 2020, in Selah, Wash. following a four-year battle with mesothelioma.
He was 87 years of age and enjoyed a long and happy life. Mel and his late wife, Irene, retired to Bernalillo, N.M., but he always considered Oregon his true home. Mel was born in Waldport in 1933 and left behind many family members in Oregon, Washington, and California.
All friends and family are cordially invited to attend this event, which will include lunch and a video of moments of Mel’s remarkable life. His family hopes to see you there.