Melvin Lawyer

Melvin Wayne Lawyer, 93, of North Powder, Oregon, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Saturday, November 1, 2025.  A memorial service will be held on November 22, 2025~1 p.m. at the Community Church in North Powder with an interment to be held at the North Powder Cemetery. Immediately following the interment, a reception will be held back at the church.

After retiring from 40 years in construction, Melvin spent his remaining years volunteering in the North Powder community.  He was known for his hard work and kindness.  Above all else, Melvin enjoyed spending time with and supporting his children and grandchildren in all their endeavors.  He also enjoyed time spent in the mountains; cutting wood, picking huckleberries and mushrooms, hunting or just taking a drive. Holding true to his southern roots where his family was heavily involved in the music scene, Melvin also enjoyed playing guitar, piano, harmonica, and singing.  

Melvin Wayne Lawyer, son of Fredrick Hugh and Ruth (White) Lawyer was preceded in death by his parents,  his brother Hugh, sisters Veda, Velma, Eva Lee and Carol.  2 grandsons; Christopher Lee Jordan and Brian Wayne Lawyer. 

He is survived by his loving wife Joyce Lawyer, his children Janet Lawyer, Rick (Connie) Lawyer, and Vickie (Grant) Pedro, his grandchildren, Curtis (Jill) Pedro, Chelsi (Sean) Sanders, Jessica (Michael) Potter and Nichole Lawyer, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.  

Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com