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MELVIN  (MEL)  SPALLER


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Mel Spaller
MELVIN SPALLER
February 9, 1951 ~ December 21, 2023

With great sadness the family announces the passing of Melvin Spaller at the age of 72.

He passed away on December 21, 2023 at the Athabasca Hospital.

Mel was born February 9,1951 in Lake Audey, Manitoba. He lived on the family farm and attended school there. He graduated from Erickson Collegiate. From there he went to Winnipeg to pursue a career in music which was successful with his band 'Flying Tiger’. He then moved to Fort McMurray and took his power engineering. This led to working with Syncrude for 37 years as a process operator.

Mel enjoyed the outdoors so much he bought a lake lot at Baptiste Lake. There he met Katalina and together they enjoyed 20 years together. When Mel retired he took time to enjoy all his family, friends and nature.Whenever someone asked him how he was his response was always" Chipper Chipper Chipper"

Mel is survived by his loving partner Katalina. His daughter Melanie (Andrew) Step son Skylar (Krista), Stepdaughter Amber (Brad), Grandchildren Ander’s, Pepper, Emma, Logan, Luca, Olive, Gracie and Alex.

He is survived by brother John (Sonya) of Horde MB, his sisters Vera (Larry) of Stoney Plain AB and Gail Bevan of Edmonton, AB as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Rose and Milton Spaller and his brother Jim Spaller all of MB.

Thank you to Doctor Ryan Shaub from Athabasca Hospital and the Palliative Care Team, and all the staff in acute care.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Horde, Manitoba.

In memory of Mel’s love of all creatures, please donate to your local S.P.C.A. or Animal shelter.

As published at Athabasca Community Chapel


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