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Melvin Clark Bond, 92 years old, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather peacefully passed away following hip surgery to his eternal rest on December 31, 2009, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born to Charlie and Elma Clark Bond on July 14, 1917 in Cunningham, Kansas. During WW II, he was a member of the Kansas National Guard. After 20 years, he retired from the Hutchinson, Kansas Fire Department as the Chief Fire Inspector. After that, for ten years he drove an 18 wheeler truck for the Dillon's grocery stores in Kansas. He and his wife, Mildred retired in Mesa, Arizona. They were devout members of the Velda Rose United Methodist Church in Mesa. Melvin was a life-long member and 32nd Degree Free Mason. From golf and bird watching to hunting and fishing, Mel was an active out-doors man who volunteered in Boy Scouts for many years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Mildred Sarah Rogers Bond. Melvin is survived by his son, Jimmy C. Bond, DDS, and wife Mabel, Paso Robles, CA; and daughter, Beverly J. Quinlan, and husband Gerry, Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Allison Bond, Jennifer and husband King Tomlinson, Chris and wife Kendra Quinlan, Craig Quinlan; and great-grandchildren Tom, Jessamy and Sarah Tomlinson and Saidi and Donovan Quinlan; several nieces and nephews; Ruby Davison, a caring and loving companion for twelve years preceded him in death. In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated and will have a memorial service at the Velda Rose Church, Mesa, AZ. He will be interred beside his wife in the church's Memorial Rose Garden/Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to favorite charities.
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