John B. Melby

John Burth Melby, 62, of Grand Forks, ND died Sunday, September 30, 2012 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. John B. Melby was born May 9, 1950 in Fosston, MN the son of Gladys (Gunderson) and Ole Christian Melby. He grew up and attended school in Fosston. John served in the US Navy until being honorably discharged in 1970. John is survived by: Two sons, David Melby and Daniel Fergerson 2 Granddaughters Sister: Gloria (Clifford) Hamann - Badger, MN Many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Helmer. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 South 42nd St., Grand Forks Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the funeral home. Interment will be Friday at 2:30 PM in the Cross Lake Cemetery, rural Cross Lake, MN.