April 1, 2019

 

Linn County News

Published April 3, 2019

 

Melvin Nation, age 80, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Menorah Medical Center. He was born at rural Pleasanton, Kan., on Jan. 24, 1939, the son of Leslie and Dorothy Dean Nation. 

He graduated from Mound City High School. He served in the National Guard.

Melvin was married to Carol Johnson. To this union, four children were born. He later married Karen Sue Cornell on Feb. 20, 1994. 

Melvin farmed early in his working days. He finished his working career in the construction industry. He enjoyed antique cars and car shows, tractor pulling, flying his airplane and traveling with Sue in his RV. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Janice Nation; and two granddaughters, Leslie Nation and Megan Simons Smith. 

Melvin is survived by a son, David Nation; two daughters, Gina Clark and husband Brad, and Virginia Maring and husband Ron; stepchildren Randy McAnulty, Jeananne Jorge and Karla Abeyta; a brother, L.D. Nation; and numerous grand and great grandchildren.   

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial will be in the Linville Cemetery. 

Contributions are suggested to Care to Share. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.