Melvin Learst
October 27th, 1920 - February 15th, 2009
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Melvin's Obituary
Melvin J. Learst, 88, lifetime resident of Clinton Township, died Sunday, March 15 at South Haven Community Hospital.
He was born October 27, 1920 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada to Albert and Dora (Deacon) Learst. Melvin, though a Canadian, served with the 3rd U.S. Marines Raider Battalion during World War II. He was granted citizenship in 1946. Melvin married Grace Turner on August 19, 1944. Melvin worked for Michcon Gas Company for 35 years retiring in 1986.
He was preceded in death along with his parents by his son – Thomas Allen Learst who died in 1964.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years – Eva Grace Learst of South Haven. One daughter – Joanne (David) Putman of South Haven. One granddaughter – Emily (David) Davich of Spotsylvania, Virginia.
No services are scheduled at this time. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.
The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven 269-637-0333.
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