In Memory Of
Melvin Dean "Mel" Smith
1955
2019
Melvin Dean "Mel" Smith
January 16, 1955 — November 10, 2019
Melvin Dean Smith, 64, of Cheyenne, suffered a heart attack and died on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Cheyenne.
He was born on January 16, 1955 in Centralia, Washington.
Mel retired after 20 years from the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Corrections Officer teaching young cadets with his passion.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie “Margie” Smith; stepdaughter, Sarah Donis (Adam Gomez); stepson, Joel Boucher (Wendy); grandchildren, Gavin, Jonathan, Nicole, and Falcon; two brothers; and two sisters.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Phyllis Smith.
Mr. Mel was an avid “scratch” golfer, baseball player “Junior Babe Ruth World Series”, and overall sports fanatic. However, his most enjoyment came from watching his grandson Gavin play football and basketball for Cheyenne East High School.
Services will be Friday, 1:00 p.m., at Cheyenne Hills Church.
In lieu of flowers, friends can contribute to the Cheyenne East Football/Sports Program, 2800 East Pershing Boulevard, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001 c/o Carol Miller.
He was born on January 16, 1955 in Centralia, Washington.
Mel retired after 20 years from the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Corrections Officer teaching young cadets with his passion.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie “Margie” Smith; stepdaughter, Sarah Donis (Adam Gomez); stepson, Joel Boucher (Wendy); grandchildren, Gavin, Jonathan, Nicole, and Falcon; two brothers; and two sisters.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Phyllis Smith.
Mr. Mel was an avid “scratch” golfer, baseball player “Junior Babe Ruth World Series”, and overall sports fanatic. However, his most enjoyment came from watching his grandson Gavin play football and basketball for Cheyenne East High School.
Services will be Friday, 1:00 p.m., at Cheyenne Hills Church.
In lieu of flowers, friends can contribute to the Cheyenne East Football/Sports Program, 2800 East Pershing Boulevard, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001 c/o Carol Miller.
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