Jean Elizabeth Melvin Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Jean Elizabeth Melvin (Agawam, Massachusetts), whose life came to an end on September 2, 2025 at the age of 101, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter J. Short and Stella R. Short; and her siblings, Robert Short (Martha) and Christine Gehring (Paul). She is survived by: her wife Kimberly B. Hurtle; her sons, Blake Hurtle and Bryan Hurtle; her sibling's children, Paul Gehring (Julie), Bill Short, Signe Anne Linart (Mac), Beth Morgan (Sid), Patty Hornsby and Donna Dean; her cousin Mary Ruthford; and her stepchildren, Judith H. Cathey (Henry), Margaret H. Eggers (Peter) and John B. Melvin.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Christ Presbyterian Church, 1597 Allen Street Springfield, Massachusetts 01118 (where she was a charter member), to the Scotch Presbyterian Church, Madrid, New York 13660, or to a cause of your choice.
