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Melvin Meyer
March 27th, 1937 - December 8th, 2024
Melvin Theodore Meyer, 87
March 27, 1937-December 8, 2024
Melvin was born in Chico to Helmuth and Bertha Meyer. He grew to enjoy working hard in school and at home. When at home he worked with his dad at H. Meyer Nut Company. When he was done with Chico Sr. High he moved right over to Chico State College. From there he went off to UC Berkeley and picked up a Geology degree.
He then served 3 years in the Army and in the Signal Corp…what could be next? UC Davis.
There he got a Master’s Degree in Food Science. After teaching Biology at Chico State he went back to UC Davis and obtained a PhD in Microbiology. He had an opportunity to travel to Edinburgh, Scotland and stayed there a year to work in the post doctoral department at Heriot-Watt University.
Melvin’s dad moved his nut processing business to Orland to the property where he himself grew up, Walnut Ave Ranch. Melvin moved there to work with him. He developed an interest in microbiology in its relationship to food processing problems. They expanded the business by adding a nut and candy gift store.
Some of Melvin’s favorite pastimes included landscape gardening, rescued cats and dogs, collecting and restoring numerous model trains, hand drills and wood planes (hand tools.) Most of all he liked to go for drives exploring the countryside with family.
Melvin is predeceased by brothers Leslie and Terrance Meyer. He is survived and missed by his stepmom, Clara Meyer; and 4 sisters, Jeanne David, Maureen Barber, Sharon Snowden (Jim,) and Jackie Morat (Rick).
There will be a graveside service on January 9, at one PM, at Glen Oaks Memorial Park, 11115 Midway, Chico.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.
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Since its establishment in 1993, Affordable Mortuary has provided tailored services to families in Butte, Glenn, and Tehama Counties. Our experienced, compassionate, and bilingual (Spanish) staff is dedicated to guiding you through every aspect of the funeral process. Conveniently located with easy freeway access from Highway 99, our facility is well-equipped to accommodate visitations, memorial services, or funeral ceremonies. Our certified celebrants and veteran funeral specialists bring expertise and understanding to each service. As an added benefit, our affiliation with Chico Cemetery and Glen Oaks Memorial Park ensures a seamless transition of care for burial or interment, providing families with comprehensive support during their time of need....
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