Obit of Upton, Melba Jean - Stephens County, Oklahoma

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::Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Park--Bakersfield CA

Melba Jean Upton 1938 - 2008 Melba Jean Upton was taken from us 
swiftly on Friday, November 7, 2008. Melba moved to Bakersfield from 
Duncan, OK, and soon met her sweetheart, her husband of 52 years, 
Garland Andrew, who preceded Melba in death in September 2006. Melba 
raised four children during which time her primary interest was that 
of homemaker. She volunteered both in Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts and 
for a short time with San Joaquin Hospital. Melba's love was always 
settling in to make a house a home and was adept at sewing home decor 
and made her children's clothing when they were young. In later 
years, Melba relished the joyful times when her sisters gathered to 
cook and work on craft projects while the men played Pinochle. Melba 
is survived by sons, Roger of Bakersfield and Brad, and wife, Tina, 
of Bakersfield; daughters, Phyllis Gattian and husband, Jon of 
Tehachapi, and Brenda Meyers and husband, Keith of Denver, CO; nine 
grandchildren, Alexandra, Kristen, Rachelle, Andrea, Steven, Rene, 
Robyn, Justin and Stephanie; great- grandchild, Sophia; brother, 
Melvin Joslin and wife, Nita; sisters, Joyce Ferguson and Maxine 
Daniel and husband, Eldon; and is preceded in death by parents, Jess 
and Ethel Joslin; siblings, Elton Joslin, Ruel Joslin, Alva Joslin, 
Genelda Peck, Mae Beasley, Earlene Barron, and Hazel Joslin. Family 
and friends will remember Melba's life on Thursday, November 13, at 
10:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Southwest, 2739 Panama Lane, with graveside 
service immediately following. A lunch reception will be held at 
Calvary Chapel Westbrook, 6501 Schirra Court. Viewing is Wednesday, 
November 12, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Southwest. The family 
would like to extend a very special thank you to Melba's sisters, 
Maxine and Joyce, for their loving help whenever there was need. 

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 11/11/2008
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