Doris Mellen

Doris Mida Mellen, 61

Doris Mida Mellen, 61, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away June 5, 2016 at the Shoshone Medical Center of Kellogg, Idaho.  She was born September 6, 1954 in Bellingham, Washington.

Doris attended and graduated from the Bellingham High School of Bellingham, Washington in 1973.

Doris married James “Jim” Mellen on October 18, 1997 in St. Maries, Idaho.

Doris has lived in the Silver Valley at various times, but finally settled here two years ago.

Doris was a homemaker and was a member of the St. Maries Elks Lodge #1418.  She loved and enjoyed her family, reading, baking, watching TV and camping.

Doris is survived by her husband James “Jim” Mellen of the family home of Kellogg; two sons Eric (Diedra) Weekly of Monroe, Washington and Jason Weekly of Spokane, Washington; five grandchildren; one brother Johnny Tellefsen of Everson, Washington; she is also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Doris was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial Services will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. at the Kellogg Funeral Chapel of Kellogg.  A reception and a gathering of family and friends will be held at the Kellogg City Park following services; this will be potluck and everyone is welcome.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to the St. Maries Elks Lodge #1418, 628 Main Ave., St. Maries, Idaho 83861.

One may sign Doris’s online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com

SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.