Melva Ann Stinar (Ohman), 84, formerly of Belt, MT died peacefully on June 3, 2023, at Beehive Homes in Helena, MT while surrounded by loved ones.
Melva was born on January 12, 1939, to Victor and Violet (Turner) Ohman in Empress, Alberta. The family later moved from Alberta to the lower mainland area of British Columbia where Melva grew up and worked. While on vacation in Hawaii, she met Leroy Peter Stinar and the two married April 21, 1961, in Vancouver, BC. They lived in Minnesota, British Columbia and even Ontario briefly until moving to Belt, MT in 1994 to become hardware store owners where they made many friends. Belt would remain their home for more than twenty-five years.
Melva had an eye for fashion and the arts, a mind for crossword puzzles, and a great love for her family. She crafted specially knitted sweaters for newborns and sewed clothes for her grandchildren’s dolls. In her younger years Melva worked for the Vancouver Sun but spent most of her life working in various businesses with LeRoy and her two brothers Glen and Grant. Once in Belt, Melva donated her time organizing the books for the Senior Center, was a substitute teacher and helped with the concessions stand at Belt School.
Melva was preceded in death by her husband Leroy, parents Victor and Violet Ohman, Brothers Keith and Glen Ohman, and sisters Joy Wheeland, Eileen Parson, and Marge Cameron. Survivors include her brother Grant Ohman of White Rock, BC; sons, Glen (Ellen) of Helena and David (Collette) of Great Falls; grandchildren, Mikaila, Brodie, Adam, Melodie (Chad), RuthAnn, and Nicollette; great-grandchildren, Sage and Colter; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, other family members, and friends who will always love her dearly.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Big Sky Cremations. The family would like to thank the staff at Beehive Homes for their care of Melva. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 15th at the Belt Senior Center from 1-4 pm.
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Al Redenbaugh says
Glen, so sorry for your loss.