Joy W. Melby Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joy W. Melby of Hawley, Minnesota, born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, who passed away on October 27, 2022, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Peck (Ira) and Wally Peck (Heinichen); her husband Elvin T. Melby; her son Carl; her brother Paulus; and her grandsons, Jeremy Johnson and Barrett Haukaas.

She is survived by: her children, Colin Melby, Neil Melby (Lynette) and Luci Melby; her brothers, Wallace Peck (Cathy) and Craig Peck (Diane); her grandchildren, Nichole, Joe Ericson, Laura Melby, Rebecca, Blair Gilberts, Thad Johnson, Heather Johnson, Kally Johnson (Dustin), Kenna Kennedy (Jill), Elly and Bennet Johnson; her great grandchildren, Jasmine Melby, Alex Ericson, Harper, Hadleigh Gilberts, Madelyn, Samantha Johnson, Ashlyn, Hendrix Kennedy, Beau and Emmett Johnson; and her granddaughter Sheryl Melby. She is also survived by two nieces and two nephews, and other relatives and friends.