Melinda Traub, age 77, of Broadus passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 following a vehicle accident in Nevada.
Melinda A. Traub, was born Melinda A. Wright in Oroville, California to Alfred E. (Mike) Wright and Joy E. Thrapp Wright. She was born in Oroville on July 11, 1946. She was later joined by two brothers, Mike and Pat. She said school was not easy as her dad worked for California PG&E and they had to move alot. She did graduate from Oroville High School in May of 1964. She attended nurses training for a short while, then decided to get married. She married a military man, Bill Krigbaum. Three sons were born to this union. They lived at several military bases in the United States, serving two tours in Germany which she really enjoyed. They divorced in the 80’s. So off to her next adventure, Alaska! She lived there approximately 18 years and loved it. She worked as a jail guard at King Cove and worked for the State of Alaska in family and child abuse. She was married to a mean police officer for a short time. When that ended she moved back to California and worked in a western shop at Shasta Livestock until the owner retired. Then onto her next adventure, a ranch in Montana. She had never seen one or been on one. It wasn’t long and she was a top hand. She loved it here, taking care of her girls! Everything Melinda did, be it driving the Al Can or crossing the USA on four-wheeler checking pipelines, it was all and adventure for her! Her awesome smile and laugh will most definitely be missed.
Melinda is survived by two sons Andrew and family in Maine and Patrick and family in South Carolina; husband Raymond Traub of Broadus; stepsons Evan Traub of Broadus and Travis (Erin) Traub of Sheridan, Wyoming; one brother Pat in Oregon and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Mike and middle son Ronnie.
A visitation will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. No services are being planned according to Melinda’s wishes. Cremation is taking place. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday April 19, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday April 19, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jane Thompson says
Hey Sista it was fun ride knowing you! Will miss you forver; Rest in peace my friend.
Jim and Kathy Bowers says
Oh Ray, our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. Jim and I are here for you, just let us know what is needed. Melinda was a very special lady and a force to be reckoned with. May she rest in peace in the Lords loving arms.
Patricia Worman says
Well girl, you sure left a mark in our world!
Thank you for doing all you could and more for our brother.
Sure will miss ya sister!
Abbey Barnhart says
Very sad to get this news. You were a spunky woman. You know I enjoyed getting to know you. May you be at peace, back in your “prime”, and have an endless clothing and accessory budget!
Janet Rice says
Sorry to hear this news. You were a great fun lady. Love it when you came to FARMERS MARKET and visited with us all. You will be missed. PRAYERS to you Ray and rest of family.
Nina Schaffer says
Life will never be the same without you. You came into our brother’s life and made him so happy. Thank you for loving Ray and for all you have been and done for him. You are one special lady and you will be so missed.
Becky Elliott says
My heart is just broken over this news. Oh Melinda how I will miss your funny quick witted texts and our talks. I will miss your laugh and your sense of humor. Who’s going to send me the pictures of Sam Elliott with a cute little note telling me to enjoy. I will never forget you trying to talk me into moving to Montana just to see what trouble we could get into. I know we could have. I will miss you dearly my beautiful sparkling blue eyed friend. I love you. Rip sweet Melinda.
To ray & family my heart and love go out to you.
Love Beck
Ella Mae Morris Drane. says
I was so heartbroken hear this,I loved that spunky lady that came into your world like a ray of sunshine and kept everyone on their toes!We are all going to miss her beautiful face.Love you.💞🙏
Veda says
Ray and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I never knew Melinda, but will be forever grateful to her for being there for Ray
R.I.P.
Tim & Betty Vernon says
Tim & Betty Vernon say:
Our thoughts & prayers go out to you, Ray, & family. We never had the privilege of meeting Melinda but heard so many good things about her. May God grant her rest, and wrap you in His peace.🙏🏻❤️
Kevin & Carol Malley says
Ray. So So sorry to hear of Melinda’s passing. We never had the opportunity to know her, but glad she was a very important part of your life. God bless her and you.
Pam And Dave says
Oh Ray, I am praying for comfort for you and strength in the coming days!!
I will be checking to see how we may help.
Much love and care ❤️
Ronny and Ann Mackaben says
Her beautiful blue eyes, her style, and her ability to laugh … not to mention posts of FACEBOOK. She touched everyone. To Ray and family, our prayers are with you!
She will make heaven a better place!
Rhonda Traub says
You were our sister and you are going to be missed, I know how happy you made my brother Ray. My heart breaks for Ray and your family and friends. Rest In Peace Pretty Lady.
Dennis and Bonnie says
Thinking of you Ray and family at this sad time..Sending our prayers to you all..
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
Ray, so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.
Vic and Laura Lee Ullrich says
Ray and family. We are so very sorry and heart broken for your loss of Melinda! What a ray of sunshine she was, with a good helping of spunk! We will keep you in our prayers, Ray. May God wrap you in his arms during these sad days.
Nob and Carolyn Traub says
You sure were a ray of sunshine Melinda. So sorry for your loss Ray. Sending you love, hugs, and Prayers.
Brenda Hopkins says
Ray and family we are so sorry for your loss. Sending love and hugs.
Becky says
Oh Melinda you will be missed! You were one special lady. Thanks for all you did for Ray and the family. Rest in Peace sister.
Skin and Betty Collins says
Oh,Ray. You have been through so much and then to have Melinda grow wings. She was such a blessing to you and the community as a whole. She will be missed by so many family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this
difficult time. Sending hugs to you and the family.
Skin and Betty Collins says
Oh,Ray. You have been through so much and then to have Melinda grow wings. She was such a blessing to you and the community as a whole. She will be missed by so many family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you family at this difficult time. Hugs to you and rest of the family.
Cam Emmons says
Ray, Saddened to hear of your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for You and your family.
Ashley Beeler says
Melinda, since the day I met you, you welcomed me into your heart like I was family. I am so happy my grandpa Ray had you in his life. When times got tough you were by his side. You were always there for me these past few years nobody what and we’re always checking up on me and my children. This truly breaks my heart. I wish we would have talked longer on the Thur before you passed. I just hope you know how much you were loved by everyone and will truly be missed. We’ll take care of grandpa Ray! I love you and miss you so much already.
Dick Jesse says
Ray I’m sorry for your loss she was great help and grand lady
Levi, Amel, Liam, & Colleena M. says
Sweet Melinda was always such a fun lady to visit with. She lit up whatever room she was in. I will miss her kindness and her wit. What a fierce advocate she was for those she loved. She will be missed. Our sincerest sympathies and condolences to Mr. Ray and her family. Taken too soon.🌿
Tom and Judy Collins. says
We were so sorry to hear about Melinda. Thinking of all of you.
John and Tracy Miech says
Oh Melinda! Our fondest memory of you was when you chased John down to welcome us to the area! A beautiful fire was blown out when you passed. Prayers for Ray, Evan and the other family members who carry on without your spark.
Sylvia Zimmer says
What a beautiful lady gone way to soon.. hugs for all the family and friends.. thinking of you Ray!
Darrell N Carver says
Darrell Carver, Melinda you were definitely one of a kind. Your quick wit will always be remembered by those that knew you. We became instant friends when you married Bill Krigbaum my cousin from a marriage. Visiting you once when you and your family were living in Penn Valley California. I will without a doubt miss you and those incredible blue eyes.
RIP my dear friend.