www.theolympian - Arthur James Mell Arthur James Mell, 86 passed away on Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at his home in Shelton Washington surround- ed by his family and friends. He was born September 23, 1924 in Olympia, Washington to Eli J.(Bi||) Mell and Vera (Westover) Mell. Art graduated from Olympia High School in 1942. He then went "on the road" with a iazz orchestra as a trombone player. He returned to Shel- ton in 1943 to ioin the family business, Mell Chevrolet Co. He continued with the busi- ness, becoming its President in 1956. Art was the lost one out the door when Mell Mo- tors closed in September of 2010. Additionally, he was owner of the Olympia Oil and Wood Products, later named Olympia Fuel and Asphalt. He appreciated the communi- ty’s continued support of the Mell Chevrolet dealership for over 80 years and for the many employees that provid- ed their loyal services, His positive attitude and work ethic continued throughout his life, His daily activity began by vacuuming the showroom floor at 7:30 in the morning. Another daily routine was walking downtown for the mail at 10:00 am, greeting friends and customers along the way. Art and Maxine Masher were married in 1945. They raised four children and were active in the community, especially A-H. He was preceded in death by his father, E.J. Mell; his mother, Vera Hopper and his first wife, Maxine Mell. He is survived by his wife’ Liz Mell of Shelton and her family; his children: Kathy Perciful, Olympia; Patty (Jim) Borst, Yakima; Sandy Mell, Olym- pia; and Jim (JoAnn) Nlell, Shelton. :Also surviving Art are his grandchildren Jennifer (Larry) Dagdogan; Amy Barst; Jamie (Jeremy) 0997 Jeand (Brent) Armstrong and A. J. Mell Ill. and 5 great— grandchildren. The family would like to ex- tend a special thank you to Providence Hospice for their support and services. A me- morial service will be held at the Pavilion at Sentry Parkl Shelton on March 19 at 2:00 pm.’ officiated by Pastor Ken Nielsen. Arrangements were made through Forest Funeral 'Home. The family suggests a donation to your favorite charity. j/M/ , OCR Text: www.theolympian - Arthur James Mell Arthur James Mell, 86 passed away on Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at his home in Shelton Washington surround- ed by his family and friends. He was born September 23, 1924 in Olympia, Washington to Eli J.(Bi||) Mell and Vera (Westover) Mell. Art graduated from Olympia High School in 1942. He then went "on the road" with a iazz orchestra as a trombone player. He returned to Shel- ton in 1943 to ioin the family business, Mell Chevrolet Co. He continued with the busi- ness, becoming its President in 1956. Art was the lost one out the door when Mell Mo- tors closed in September of 2010. Additionally, he was owner of the Olympia Oil and Wood Products, later named Olympia Fuel and Asphalt. He appreciated the communi- ty’s continued support of the Mell Chevrolet dealership for over 80 years and for the many employees that provid- ed their loyal services, His positive attitude and work ethic continued throughout his life, His daily activity began by vacuuming the showroom floor at 7:30 in the morning. Another daily routine was walking downtown for the mail at 10:00 am, greeting friends and customers along the way. Art and Maxine Masher were married in 1945. They raised four children and were active in the community, especially A-H. He was preceded in death by his father, E.J. Mell; his mother, Vera Hopper and his first wife, Maxine Mell. He is survived by his wife’ Liz Mell of Shelton and her family; his children: Kathy Perciful, Olympia; Patty (Jim) Borst, Yakima; Sandy Mell, Olym- pia; and Jim (JoAnn) Nlell, Shelton. :Also surviving Art are his grandchildren Jennifer (Larry) Dagdogan; Amy Barst; Jamie (Jeremy) 0997 Jeand (Brent) Armstrong and A. J. Mell Ill. and 5 great— grandchildren. The family would like to ex- tend a special thank you to Providence Hospice for their support and services. A me- morial service will be held at the Pavilion at Sentry Parkl Shelton on March 19 at 2:00 pm.’ officiated by Pastor Ken Nielsen. Arrangements were made through Forest Funeral 'Home. The family suggests a donation to your favorite charity. j/M/ , Mason County Genealogical Society,Obituaries,Other Obituaries,M Last Name,Mell, James Arthur (1).tif,Mell, James Arthur (1).tif, Mell, James Arthur (1).tif