Melvin Louis White Jr., 74, a resident of Scappoose, OR community, passed away on May 23, 2024, of complications from liver cancer.

Mel was born in Walla Walla, WA, on August 15, 1949. The youngest of 2 children born to Melvin, SR and Frances (Stiles) White. He was raised in Spokane, WA until 1964, when his family moved to San Bernardino County, CA, where Mel attended Fontana High School, graduating with the class of 1967. Mel then attended Cal State University Fullerton, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, where he also played football and basketball.

Melvin started working for 1st Interstate Bank (AKA Wells Fargo Bank) as a banker and held banking positions for over 40 years. 

 He met his wife, Vicki (Tigri) Gregory, while on a bowling league. They soon began dating and, following a short courtship, they married in December, 1987, and made their home in Orange County, CA. In 1995 they moved to Beaverton, OR until they divorced in 2012. Mel and Vicki were still very close and remained this way until his passing. 

Mel enjoyed music and was an avid sports fan. He liked to go sightseeing, especially the Oregon coast and the Cascade Mountains.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents and his stepson, Jim Gregory.

He is survived by his lifelong friend and companion, Vicki White of the family home, two step-sons, Joe Gregory of Portland and Todd Gregory of South Carolina, and three grandchildren.