Melvin Kirn

Melvin Elmer Kirn 1938 – 2025

Melvin Elmer Kirn, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 86. A proud Navy veteran, devoted husband, and lifelong Dodgers fan, Melvin lived a life defined by his warm-hearted and kind nature.

He is survived by his three children—Jeff, Dennis, and Debbie—as well as seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, who will forever cherish his quiet strength and easygoing manner. Melvin is now reunited with his beloved wife, Barbara, who passed in 1996—a love story that continues beyond this life.

Melvin served his country honorably aboard the USS Loyalty, a Navy minesweeper, where he forged bonds and memories that stayed with him always. He found joy in the simple things: a well-pitched baseball game, a classic John Wayne film, and the comforting presence of family.

He will be remembered for his integrity and good-natured spirit, which had a calming effect on those lucky enough to know him. His legacy lives on in the stories he shared—fueled by his razor-sharp memory and uncanny ability to remember anything and everything, including which stores and businesses once occupied every corner of the neighborhood.

He also had a remarkable streak of luck when it came to slot machines—he could sit at one for hours, never in a rush, and more often than not, walk away a winner. That same patience and quiet confidence defined so many aspects of his life.

A private memorial will be held by the family.

Fair winds and following seas, Melvin. You are loved and missed.