Melvin Paul Baldwin

August 3, 1944 – July 24, 2019- (age 74)

Melvin Paul Baldwin was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 3, 1944 he died July 24, 2019 just as the fireworks were beginning.

He was the son of Paul Winton Baldwin and Eunice Mary Newman. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother David Royce Baldwin.

Mel grew up in Barstow, and Long Beach California. He loved playing on the Desert and loved the heat. But he also loved the ocean.

He graduated from Lakewood California High. He enlisted in the Army at the beginning of the Vietnam War and was in the 101st Airborne division. He served as finance clerk while serving. After being discharge, he returned to California to work. He studied many religions before he joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in December of 1972.

He met Beverly Warren in August 1973 that began a Eternal companionship. They were married and sealed in the Logan temple in 1974, they celebrated their 45th Anniversary in May.

They moved to Logan, Utah in 1978 and lived in the same house for 35 years except for the two years they served as missionaries together at the Church Headquarter and Family History Mission from 2011 to 2013.

Mel worked as an accountant for Utah State University Physical Plant for over 20 years.

He held many callings in the Church, including Bishop of the Adams Park Ward for 5 years, where he made many life long friends and relationships.

Mel and Bev have five wonderful children (Erica, Tom, Nate, Tony and Amy) and 14 grandchildren.

Funeral services will take place Monday, July 29, 2019 at the Layton 18th Ward Chapel, 1480 Phillips Street in Layton, beginning at 11:00am with a viewing prior from 9:30 – 10:30am. Interment will take place in the Logan City Cemetery with a graveside service beginning at 3:00pm.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.allenmortuaries.net

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