Melvin Azure, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2022 in Wolf Point, Montana. He left this world suddenly and left many of us in shock.
Melvin was born in Baker, Montana to Ervin Bruno Azure and Donna Mae Boyd on June 21, 1963. He attended schools in Wolf Point and graduated in 1982. After graduating high school, Melvin went to work at A&S Industries and during the summers he was off firefighting. A few years later, he began his life of roughnecking, which he loved immensely. Through all of this, he found the time to run, which was his passion. He could outrun anyone around, even while wearing his fire fighting boots. He competed in many races, including the “The Wildhorse Stampede” and “The Longest Dam Run”. He placed first many times, and acquired his very own fan club from people who admired and looked up to him. It wasn’t until the last 12 years that he became a laborer, to where he wore many hats from mechanic, construction worker, cement layer, lumberjack and the list goes on. There was nothing that he couldn’t and wouldn’t do. In 2013, Melvin almost died of hypothermia to where he lost 8 of his fingers and all of his toes. Melvin never let his disability keep him from hard work and never looked at himself as being disabled. He told everyone that he could still outwork anybody, even without his fingers and toes. He handed down his hard work ethic to his nephews but to Melvin you were always just a worm boy. Melvin was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved the outdoors. For those of you who knew Melvin, knew that he loved to laugh, had a great sense of humor, wearing the biggest smile and was full of life. Melvin worked hard all his life and played just as hard too.
It was in 1986, that he became a father and his daughter Arden Morales Anderson was born. Arden gave him his grandson, named Matteo.
Later on, he met the love of his life, Laurette Wetsit, and from this union, they had their children, Da’veau, Mariah, Melvin, Jr., Jacob and his baby girl Joclynn.
Melvin leaves behind his children, Arden, Melvin, Jr., Jacob, Joclynn, and his grandchildren, Averi, Jedrik, Da’veau, Helix, and Matteo; brothers, Ervin Azure, Curtis Azure, Craig Azure, and Michael Nelson; sisters, Brenda Calder, Paula Azure, Cindy Welch, and Julie Azure.
Melvin was preceded in death by his father, Ervin Bruno Azure; mother, Donna (Bonnie) Mae Boyd; children, Da’veau, and Mariah; and brother, Robert Azure.
Melvin is going to be greatly missed, but we know that we will see him again one day soon.
A wake will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the New Community Hall in Wolf Point. The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the New Community Hall in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences for the family can be left by using the form below.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday April 9, 2022
New Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Valerie G Boyd says
Will miss my dear brother (cousin) Melvin. What a kind man. Willing to help all. Praying for my family.
Jackie says
Prayers for everyone love you ❤. RIP cuz
Tara Douglas Ricker says
Love you uncle mel!! Cant believe this happened. But we know you are safe with your mom and family. Tell Pops/Dad we love and miss him so much. We are going to miss you alot! Love to your kids and grandbabies.
Love and prayers to the whole family.
Love you always uncle Mel!! Love from me, Rob and family.
Ervin says
I will miss you my bro everyday, there is a void in my life that can’t b replaced. I lov you so much Melvin, everytime you come over and left. You always told me you loved me, u had the biggest heart ever! You was always there for everybody Melvin. You was loved bye everybody and always ready to drop what you was doing to put someone else first. You was the best grampa every, u always told me how much you loved them. They miss you Melvin and all the family as well.You left to soon bro, but God said it was time to come home. Tell Mom, Alex, Jimmy , Jason and our bro Bob hi from all of us! Until we meet again bro! We will watch your family for you! We lov and miss Melvin! ❤😥
Alfred B Azure Sr says
I’ll remember Melvin as a hard worker who loved to laugh. You’ll be missed, Melvin@
Cadillac Courchene says
The Dura Cell battery that wouldn’t slow up ! Always had some project going in some direction 👍 Now you can relax finally !
Connie ferguson says
My dear dear friend, I can’t believe your gone and won’t be their for me to lean on. We still had things to get done and things too laugh at for u could get me out of my crabby-ass moods with your laughter then u would look at me and say ready to get her done no matter what project we were trying to accomplish!! Lol u were such an inspiration to me I love u lil Mel Conz😘🙏 I’ll miss u greatly and have since u left
Becky Morales says
Prayers and condolences to his children, grandchildren, family and friends. He always had a big friendly smile. I’ll miss seeing him around.
Kent S Moran says
Prayers of comfort for your family! Melvin was a very hard worker. I worked with him on countless fires, he would stay until “the last dog was hung. Rest easy you deserve it brother of fire!
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
Craig and Jennifer Azure and family wish to tell the Melvin Azure family condolences since Craig had surgery and won’t be able to attend the funeral service. God bless the family.
Arden Anderson says
Praying for peace for the entire family during this grievous time
Hope Belcher says
You touched my heart, my friend.
I know we will meet again.
Later
Cindy says
Where do I even begin brother. I miss you so much my heart literally aches. I’m going to miss you so so much. You were my helper and always there for me. I’m going to miss your laugh and your loving heart. I don’t have to worry about you no more because you are now truly home. You left us too soon but now you’re back with Mom and probably having the best time of your life for ilife has truly just now begun. Aww brother I’m so heart broken but I know now that you’re finally at peace and I’m happy for you. Until we meet again little brother. I love you
Cyrus says
Uncle Mel you was the best uncle a nephew you can ask for I miss you so much I’m always gunna remember the good times the arguments and most of all the laughs we shared a peice of me left with u it feels like.. it’s tough for me I’m trying to go on with a smile but knowing your not on this earth anymore more breaks my heart I love u uncle Melvin love your nephew Cy ps say high to my brother dad and grandma and tell uncle Bob I miss are oil rig talks love u all
Jim Gabrielson says
Heeeeey Melvin! Sounds like you kept up your crazy and caring ways! Spent many a good day with you! Say hi to everyone up there!