Melna Humphreys Martineau, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend died after a long illness at home January 23, 2004.

Melna was born January 9, 1918, in Marysville, Idaho. She was the daughter of Horace Milton and Carrie Reynolds Humphreys. She grew up in Marysville and Ashton, Idaho. She met Lyman Earl Martineau at a dance. They were married June 10, 1937 in the Logan LDS Temple.

Melna and Lyman lived in Yakima, Washington, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Soda Springs, Idaho and Richmond, Utah. She was a helpmeet and worked as a cannery supervisor, a retail clerk, a baker, and as a cook in the school lunch program. She always worked hard and gave an honest day's work for her wage. She spent her later years helping her children and grandchildren. She loved to embroider, knit and crochet. She also loved to read.

Melna and Lyman served as stake dance directors for years, and taught dancing to school students. Melna served as Primary President and Sunday School secretary for many years, and was a visiting teacher for over 50 years. She and Lyman served in the Oregon, Portland Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and received joy from the service.

She is survived by a daughter, Mollyanne (Clifford) Hopkins, Richmond, Utah; sons, Dean (Marla) Martineau, Smithfield, Utah; and Kirby (Judy) Martineau, Orange, Calif: 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; one brother, Max Humphreys of Springfield, Oregon, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, two brothers, one sister, and a great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 12 noon in the Richmond LDS 4th Ward chapel, 150 South 100 East in Richmond. A viewing will be held on Monday evening from 5 to 7 PM at the Allen-Cranney Mortuary, 420 East 1800 North, North Logan, and at the church on Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery.

Melna nurtured her family in love and with wisdom. She was adored by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and respected and loved by everyone. She was an example of loyalty, patience, long-suffering, industry, and perseverance. Although she suffered poor health for years, she never complained, but tried to brighten the lives of those around her. We love you, Mom. We hope we can live up to your example.