DOANE, Melvin G. - b. February 8, 1925 - d. September 18, 2025

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Melvin G. Doane, age 100, passed away on September 18, 2025 at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield, Kanas.  He was born on February 8, 1925 in Ringwood, Oklahoma, the son of Luther Ellsworth and Amy Amanda (Glover) Doane.

In 1945, Melvin joined the United States Army and served until October 1946 during World War II.  On September 1, 1961, Melvin married Joyce May Jacobs.  They were married for 56 years until her death on January 3, 2018.

Melvin was a very hard-working, kind, giving, and caring man that loved his family.  He was always there to help, no matter what he had going on.  He worked for Cessna in Wichita, Kansas for 37 years.  When he was not there, he could be found on his tractor in the field, taking care of his animals, riding his horses, or building something.  Melvine was a former member of Odd Fellows and a current member of the American Legion.

Melvin is survived by four children:  Calvin (Lillian) Doane of Kiowa, Kansas, Frank (Tammy) Doane of Howard, Kansas, Amy (Chris) Lance of Winfield, Kansas, and Bobbie (Richard) Coldwell of Azle, Texas; his brother, Hugh Dewayne (Marina) Doane of Homestead, Florida; seven grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchidlren; and 20 step-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joyce; a daughter, Mary; siblings, Eugene, Luther, Jr., Ernest, Donald, Marie, Lucile, and Amy; and grandsons, Christopher Austin and Brenden Nally.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Severy United Methodist Church.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time with burial to follow at South Lawn Cemetery in Severy, Kansas.  Memorials have been suggested to the Severy UMC and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.   Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)