Terrance Douglas Melick

Terry Melick, 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 31, 2018, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

Terry was born January 18, 1949 in Walla Walla, Washington to Forst and Marjorie Melick. After graduation, he joined the Army and served two tours during the Vietnam War. Due to the use of Agent Orange, Terry contracted multiple myeloma which directly contributed to his death.

Terry worked for the State of Iowa for over 30 years prior to his retirement. His hobbies included woodworking and vegetable gardening. He loved to share his tomatoes with neighbors and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors and liked deer hunting with his life-long friends. Terry was always there to help anyone in need.

He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Marilyn; children, Matthew (Madia) Melick, Cari (Dave) Osborn, and Lori Miller; grandchildren, Vincenzo, Alessandero, Matteo, Dylan and Parker; sister, Teresa (Bob) Lyon; nephews, Geoff, Jerry and Brett; nieces, Tracy and Megan; and other extended family and many friends.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Forst and Marjorie Melick and his sister, Donna Elder.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. Burial with military honors will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at 12:30 p.m.

Contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Terry.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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