Melvin W. Waddoups

Melvin W Waddoups
Kelso, WA-Melvin W Waddoups, 48, died Friday, Nov 30,
2007, at the home of his daughter in Tremonton, UT.
He was born November 4, 1959 in Preston, ID, the son
of Wayne and Marilyn Waddoups and Foster son of Brent
and Ruth Fluckiger. He Married Kim Valentine on
December 27, 1985 in Providence, UT they were later
divorced. Melvin lived in Logan, UT then later moved
to Providence, UT, Bountiful, UT and was currently
living in Kelso, WA where he recently moved to in
order to further his education and go back to school
to become a drug and alcohol counselor. Melvin went
to Skyview high school in Smithfield, UT where he
played both offense and defense for the football team
and was also a part of the high school wrestling team.
Melvin later took advanced welding classes where he
become an expert welder. He enjoyed camping, water
and snow skiing and having family gatherings. Melvin
loved the outdoors and would often take his kids
fishing knowing exactly what fish he could catch from
what streams. Melvin was a member of the LDS church.
He is survived by his children; Kyle Wayne Waddoups
(fiancé Heather) of Sunset, UT, Tyler Clint (Jana)
Waddoups of Dugway, UT, and Vanessa Ranae Waddoups of
Tremonton, UT; One grandson, Dax Tyler Waddoups;
Parents and Foster Parents, Wayne and Marilyn
Waddoups, Brent and Ruth Fluckiger; Brothers and
Sisters, Jay (Diane) Waddoups, Jeff (Rhonda) Young,
Marvin Fluckiger, Brenda (Mike) Martin, Misty (Chris)
Vaterlaus, Travis (Lorinda) Fluckiger, Shauni (Mark)
Bodily, Crystal (Tim) Rawlings, Susan (Keith) Baumann
and many Aunts, Uncles, Nephews, Nieces, and Cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Milton
(Rhea) Edghill, William L (Cora) Waddoups, Brother;
Kevin Fluckiger, Nephews; TJ Fluckiger and Michael
Fluckiger and Cousin and Friend Kenny Davis. Funeral
services will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday, December
8, 2007 at the Allen Hall Funeral Home, 34 East Center
Street, Logan, UT. Friends and family may call prior
to service from 10:30am to 11:30 a.m. Interment will
be in the Providence City Cemetery. . In lieu of
flowers, the family is accepting donations to help
cover funeral expenses.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family
at www.allenmortuaries.net