Melba McKeever Currey, 98, of Jordan, Montana passed away on July 2, 2022 at the Garfield County Health Center surrounded by her family.
Melba was born to Julius and Annie Saylor on August 30, 1923 at Brusett, Montana. She attended Lone Tree country school first through eighth grades. Then she attended high school in Jordan, Montana. At the age of 17, she lost her mom and she took over the homemaker duties and helped raise her younger sister, Abbie. On August 29, 1942, she was united in marriage to Frank S. McKeever. From this union four children were born: Mike (Noreen) McKeever of Jordan, MT; Judy (Dale) Bollinger of Jordan, MT; John (Cathy) McKeever of Jordan, MT and Maribeth (special friend, Alan) Trumbo of Sioux Falls, SD. On February 19, 1985 Frank passed away.
On November 28, 1987, she was united in marriage to Jack Currey. With this union, Melba gained six more children: Dan (Phyllis) Currey, Dallas Currey, Donovan (Heather) Currey, Dirk (Miriam) Currey, Debbie (Jay) Terret and Darla (Wade) Coulter and Jackie. With the joining of these two families, she became a very proud grandma, great grandma and great great grandma.
Melba was a member of the Blackfoot Home Demonstration Club and she helped out at the museum. She loved to do crafts, cross stitch, loved cooking and baking and working in her beautiful yard. Melba also spent many enjoyable hours with friends researching and writing books on local history. She also enjoyed hauling the “old folks” around. The family members always knew that a “special” dinner invitation meant that she had a small or large chore that she needed done. We never knew what to expect at dinner but usually it was her delicious chicken pot pie. No matter the chore; she would say “it will only take a minute” and would get you set up for what was on her list of tasks at that “minute” it was an enjoyable time… usually.
Melba loved to bake and cook for others. She never went visiting without a delicious dish to share.
Melba is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Walt, Louie, Jerome; one sister, Abbie; Frank and Jack.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Cemetery in Jordan. Per her wishes, only family will attend. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Pioneer Cemetery and/or the Jordan Swimming Pool.
Service Schedule
Service Schedule
Share
Ambra says
Judy and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss, I always loved visiting with Melba, my mom, and Judy when were in Jordan.
Love to you all, may God bless you in this time.
Phyllis B. Stanton says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, Melba was a neat lady in every way
Sue and Shawn says
Melba, what a lady, so full of zest! My most heartfelt sympathy to you all. May she rest in peace.
Alvin and gloria shawver says
You are in our hearts and prayes
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. I always enjoyed my visits with Melba. She was a neat lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Renee Guptill says
Our deepest sympathy for your families. Melba was such a sweet lady. Prayers to Judy, Marybeth, Mike and John and your families. Love you all.
Tom and Claudia Stanton says
Condolences to Melba’s Family. Melba was very nice person. She and Tom’s mother were really good friends many years ago. May she rest in Peace. God Bless You All.
Gretchen Hog says
Melba was extremely neat and just a neat lady! I will miss her! I remember I just graduated high school when Melba was born. She sure was just a neat woman all around
Teddy and Mike Landers says
To all of Melba’s family,
Our deepest sympathies. She was quite a lady. One of my fondest memories has always been when she welcomed me to the neighborhood and invited me in for a little nip of brandy. She will be missed.
Marion Peeler says
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Melba was always so kind to me growing up and allowed me to spend a lot of time with you. She was a wonderful lady and I know she will be greatly missed. My heart and prayers are with you.
Karen Barnes says
My sincere sympathy to all of Melba’s family – she was indeed a true western lady! Always ready to have a cup of coffee and a good visit – she will be well remembered by all who knew her.
Kara(Clark) Lambert says
To Melba’s family, my sincere condolences. Sorry to hear of Melba’s passing. I have many fond memories of 4-h meetings at the ranch . She always had delicious goodies and I was always in awe of her beautiful yard. She was such a sweet lady . My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leah Buffington says
My sincere condolences to Melba’s family, she was our neighbor and we enjoyed good conversations and meals. I know her family will miss her.
Steven & Lavonne MacDonald says
So sorry for your loss, what a dear sweet lady! I pray your memories help you through. God Bless and comfort you.
Todd Larspn says
My deepest sympathies to the families.
Cindy Stanton says
My thoughts and prayers are with the McKeever/Currey families. Melba was a nice lady and will be missed.
Maureen and Vince Marko says
Melba will be deeply missed. Sending condolences to all of her precious families. It’s hard to lose your Mom . God Bless. Fly high with the Angels Melba , well deserved 🙏💐
Chuck and Luann Pluhar says
We are so sorry hear of Melba’s passing. Thinking of her reminds us of our mom Edith as they were such good friends. Melba was such a good person. God Bless you all.
Rick Hill says
We were very sorry to hear of Melba’s passing… her and my Mom/Melba’s sister Abbie always had great conversations up until my Mom’s passing in 2020. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and God’s grace and blessings to all.
Mary Ann Murray says
Thinking of all of Melba’s family. It’s always hard to loose your mom but she lived a great life and is remembered so fondly by many. Treasure those wonderful memories. Prayers for your family.
Julie and Rod Paschke says
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sandra Barclay says
Thinking of all of Melba’s family…she became part of our family as well. There was a gate between the two places and we got to visit a lot….She will be missed. Condolences to all of you.
Kay and Floyd Beecher says
Our heartfelt condolences to all of Melba’s family. May your many memories help you through this sorrowful time.
Jim and Mardrie Baker says
Our deepest Sympathy to you all. Melba was a great neighbor and dear friend.
Curt and Kate Terrett says
So sorry for your loss
D. J. and Gloria Rath Milroy says
Most heartfelt condolences with all of Melba’s family. Many good memories with this dear lady over the years. May God walk with each of you.
Cynthia Gregg says
What a sad loss for the family and the community. A lovely woman and a true treasure. Thinking of you all.