Melva Ament
Melva Ament, 80, of Wadena passed away November 5, 2021, at her home.
Memorial Services were held November 11, 2021 at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena with Pastor Laurie Albertson officiating. Honorary Pallbearers were all of Melva’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Melva Marie Denny was born March 11, 1941 to Benjamin and Florence (Andersen) Denny in Staples. She attended Staples High School in Staples, graduating with the class of 1959.
On March 8, 1960, Melva was united in marriage to John Ament. Their marriage was blessed with nine children. Together they made their home in Wadena. Melva worked for Peterson-Biddick Seed Company, the Uptown Café, both in Wadena and provided childcare for numerous families.
Melva enjoyed reading, baking, canning and cooking. She spent time outdoors gardening often and liked to travel. She loved attending all of her children and grandchildren’s activities and events. She had a contagious smile and giggle and was loved by all. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Surviving Melva is her husband of 61 years, John; eight children, Cheryl (Dennis) Pickar, John D. Ament, Nadine (Dan) Wegscheid, Brenda (Matt) Peterson, Cindy (Collin) Suhl, Kevin (Nancy) Ament, Michael (Rhonda) Ament and Jeremy (Angie) Ament; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; seven siblings, Lawrence Denny, Laura Trana, Walter (Zela) Denny, Gladys (Gordon) Anderson, LeRoy (Tracy) Denny, Darrell (Jackie) Denny, and Gary Denny; many other relatives and a host of friends.
Preceding Melva in death are her parents; one infant son, Scott Timothy Ament; one grandson, Jesse Michael Pickar; one sister, Freida Franks and one daughter-in-law, Robin Ament.
Visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Melva’s Tribute Wall.
Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.
w47c A00006B2021NV17