Melvin Alma Clement

1940 – 2022

Melvin Alma Clement passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was 82 years old.

Mel was born March 27, 1940, in Idaho Falls. He grew up on a farm in Lewisville with three younger siblings, Kathryn, George, and Sheri. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany and lived true to the gospel principles his whole life.

He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany and lived true to the gospel principles his whole life.

Mel graduated from Brigham Young University and worked in commercial real estate development for over forty years with the Woodbury Corporation. While at BYU, he met and married Cinda Callister in the Idaho Falls Temple on May 29, 1965.

Mel and Cinda made their home in Alpine, Utah, and have lived there for over fifty years. Of Alpine, Mel often said it was his own “slice of heaven”. He served on the Alpine City planning commission and city council for several terms and did all he could to help the city he loved.

He enjoyed hiking, backpacking, cycling, and downhill and cross-country skiing in the surrounding mountains. His best days were those spent outside. Growing up in Idaho and working on the family farm helped Mel decide he would never be a farmer. Yet, he could often be seen in the garden weeding or working in the yard while taking business calls.

He is survived by his wife, Cinda Clement, and their six children–Bonnie Call (Wayne), Craig Clement (Jaime), Jason Clement (Wendy), Johanna Gneiting (Matt), Sara DeVries (Steve), and Jen Tolman (Brandon). He is also survived by twenty-three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

His family loves him dearly. We will miss the way he made each of us feel special and “just perfect”, as he would say. We will miss walking with him, one on one conversations, and feeling his unconditional love.

Funeral services for Mel will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Canyon Crest Ward Chapel, located at 285 North Matterhorn Drive, Alpine, Utah. Family and friends may attend a viewing Tuesday morning from 9:30-10:30 am prior to services at the church. Interment will follow services in the Alpine City Cemetery.

For those unable to attend a zoom link has been prepared to participate online: https://zoom.us/j/91079349911

This Post Has 12 Comments

  1. Bonnie+and+Lynn+Armitstead

    Mel was always an icon in the community, in the church, and in his family. His legacy speaks volumes of who he was. Condolences to you and may peace be with all of you.

  2. Donna Nelson

    So very sorry for your loss of a wonderful man. Sara, Cinda and family you are in our prayers.

  3. Christy Whiting

    What a beautiful tribute to a man who loved God and his family. He will be dearly missed and we know he is loved so very much. Sending prayers for peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time to the entire Clement family who are some of the best people I know.

  4. Don Rogers

    Mel was and still is a great men!!!!

  5. Don Rogers

    I mean “Man.!!

  6. Christy Whiting

    I am so sorry for your loss. He was a man who loved God and his family. He was deeply loved and will be missed. Sending prayers to the entire Clement family during this difficult time. You are loved and I pray you will feel peace and comfort through the Savior, Jesus Christ. The Clement’s are some of the best people I know!

  7. Winn Madsen

    Mel is a great person and a great friend. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers and condolences go out to the Clement family. May you know of our love.

  8. Anonymous

    We have lived by your family for years and admired the way you loved, hiked and laughed together. “We love and admire each one of your children Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  9. Ken & Joanne Nunley

    We have lived by your family for years and always admired the way you loved and laughed together. Mel and Cinda were great examples in every way. Hang onto the Iron Rod and walk the covenant path. Sending our love.

  10. Bruce & Susan Hanks

    I met Mel and Cinda when Susan and I first moved to Alpine. We were met with his great smile and warm handshake. I’ve always admired his positive attitude and his kindness towards everyone. The World will miss this great soul.

    God Bless and Godspeed to you (Mel) and to your Wonderful Family!

  11. Wayne & Diane Miller

    Dear Cinda & family,
    Sorry we couldn’t make the funeral. Our love & sympathy go out to you. Though we’re miles apart now, we’ll always cherish the memories we have of Mel, with his friendly ways & smile. He is such a good & faithful man. May the Lord bless you with His peace, knowing you will reunite again! Love, Wayne & Diane Miller

  12. Barbara Williams

    Dear Cinda and Family; I was deeply saddened when I heard that Mel had passed away.
    My Condolences to you and your Family. Mel was & is a great man. Leon loved working with him.
    I have such great love and admiration for you and Mel; and all of your Family. I cherish the wonderful bonds that were made over the years in Beautiful Alpine. Love Always, Barbara Williams

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