Melvin J. Banthrall passed at his Upper Lake home June 25, 2006, at the age of 58.
Mel was a loving husband, brother, father and grandfather. He was a very gifted man, a hard working father and an exceptionally strong individual.
Mel is survived by his wife Debbie of 32 years; sister Peg (Ray) Casebeer; daughter, Cindy (Kyle) Reams; son, Aaron (Dallas) Banthrall; and his grandkids Hailey Reams and Andrew Banthrall.
We will miss him everyday and miss the passion with which he filled our lives.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 30, at Upper Lake Cemetery.
For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 263-0357 or 994-5611 or www.chapelofthelakes.com.
(Published in the Lake County Record-Bee on Wednesdsay, June 28, 2006.)