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Jade D. Melby
5.30.1966 - February 13, 2023

Place of Birth: Sidney, Montana
 Residence: Sidney, MT formerly of Baker, MT
 Age: 56

Paulette Merwin
Feb 15, 2023
Shelly, Skylar, Mason and families, I am so very sorry. My heart aches for all of you. Much love and prayers.
Bryon Boughton (Ladera Ranch, CA)
Feb 15, 2023
So sad to hear of the loss of Jade. I had the privilege of competing against him in high school and ultimately being teammates with him in college. He was a fierce competitor and a force of nature on the field or mat. More importantly he was a loyal and dedicated friend to those he was close to. Even though I hadn’t seen him in recent years I’m deeply saddened by this loss. I and my family are praying for Jade’s family through this very difficult time. Rest powerfully my friend…
Cynthia Misner (Berthold, ND)
Feb 15, 2023
Tracy, Guy, Mitch and Jade’s family members, I’m so very sorry for your tragic loss. I always enjoyed Jade as a neighborhood kid and as a fellow wrestling enthusiast.
Julie Huschka (Dickinson, United States)
Feb 15, 2023
I'm still in shock over the news of Jade passing. My heart goes out to all of Jades family. Hugs and prayers jade will be deeply missed by all who knew him. RIP Jade.
Tom and Raenette Kendall
Feb 15, 2023
We were so sad to hear of Jade’s passing. Praying God’s peace and love support you during this time.
Bill and Rita Hanley (Glendive, Montana)
Feb 15, 2023
Dear Shelly and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jade had both of our kids in Jr high on. The day I heard about his passing I was standing by the cutting board that our son made in his woodworking class. We have another one in the cupboard made by our daughter. I wondered how many thousands of cutting boards are out there that Jade stood over those kids to make sure they were done right. Which they were! He worked so hard to build a weight program and those kids became so disciplined under his watchful eye. Such a hardworking guy with his perfect rain gutters on most homes in eastern Montana. May you find comfort in these words and in your memories. RIP Mr Melby. You’ve earned your rest but gone way too soon. God Bless.
John and Nikki Brown (Baker, MT)
Feb 15, 2023
Dear Shelly, Skyler, & Mason, and families,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sarah and Chris (Valnes) Hancock (Sidney , Mt)
Feb 15, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so sorry for the sudden loss of Jade.
Mike and Connie lohof (Baker, MT)
Feb 15, 2023
Shelly, Skylar, Mason and family, There are just no words. Our hearts break for you and your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Mike and Connie.
Gene&LeeAnn Koppinger Family (Baker, MT)
Feb 15, 2023
Melby Families: Keeping all of you in our Thoughts and Prayers. May your Faith be your Strength during the tough times. Treasure the memories. Sending our Deepest Sympathies.
Bryon Boughton (Ladera Ranch, CA)
Feb 15, 2023
So sad to hear of the loss of Jade. I had the privilege of competing against him in high school and ultimately being teammates with him in college. He was a fierce competitor and a force of nature on the field or mat. More importantly he was a loyal and dedicated friend to those he was close to. Even though I hadn’t seen him in recent years I’m deeply saddened by this loss. I and my family are praying for Jade’s family through this very difficult time. Rest powerfully my friend…
Sarah and Chris (Valnes) Hancock (Sidney , Mt)
Feb 16, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so sorry for the sudden loss of Jade.
Marvin & Rita Nemitz (Glendive , MT)
Feb 16, 2023
Shelley, Mason, Skylar, Guy and Jades brothers…words can’t express our sympathy of your loss. Jade was our go to neighbor at the lake. Always watched for his pickup to pull in at 11:00 Friday night. Always slept better knowing he was there. Great guy and will be greatly missed.
Sarah and Chris (Valnes) Hancock (Sidney , Mt)
Feb 16, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so sorry for the sudden loss of Jade.
DJ Miller (Dickinson, ND)
Feb 16, 2023
So sorry for your loss Melby family! Jade was my teacher and coach all through middle and high school and I learned alot from him. Rest easy coach! Condolenced from DJ and Cora Miller
Doug Seborg
Feb 16, 2023
Shelly, Guy and families, sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this tough time
Janette McCollum (Sidney, MT)
Feb 16, 2023
Tracy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jade’s passing. Please know that my heart goes out to all of you. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
John and MartAnn Hecker (BAKER, MT)
Feb 16, 2023
Shelly, Mason and Skylar, Our sympathy for the loss of Jade. What a shock to hear of his passing. Jade was a very hard, skilled worker. He'll be missed. Rest in peace, Jade.
Darcy Boggs (Miles City, MT)
Feb 16, 2023
Shelly, Skyler, and Mason,

What unbelievable news. I wish I had the words to comfort you. Please know you're all in our prayers. Hugs and peace.
Jeff Halmans (Baker, MT)
Feb 16, 2023
high boy cabinet, junior year project
As a former shop student, Mr. Melby mentored me on how to build a high boy cabinet, took me all school year and was finished up until the last day of the school year, a heirloom that has brought back memories He was an excellent teacher, I understood after building the project I could build almost anything he mentioned. Jade will certainly be missed.
Sue Mason (Miles City, Mt)
Feb 16, 2023
So sorry to hear about Jade passing. Shelly I am thinking of you and your whole family at this time.
Rick s. (MilesCity, Mt)
Feb 16, 2023
To the Melby family im lost of words to this ..damn another close friend/classmate ..but yet God takes who his next angel will be.. but my thoughts and prayers go out to CIACH Guy Melby death is nit easy , remember the memories and most if all NEVER EVER LET GO hes ALWAYS IN YOUR HEARTS,MEMORIES AND NOT GONE
Randy/ Tanya Marchion (Baker, MT)
Feb 17, 2023
Shelley and family.
So sorry to hear of Jades passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Randy & Tanya Marchion
Laura Melby (Billings , Montana)
Feb 17, 2023
My deepest condolences to you, Shelly, and the entire Melby family. I have great memories of time spent with Jade and your family. My prayers are with all of you. Rest in peace, Jade.
Darla (Erickson) and Joe Schiff (Sidney, Montana)
Feb 17, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers to the Melby family. May all the memories give you comfort.
Darla and Joe Schiff
Michael & Debra Bingen (Sidney, MT)
Feb 17, 2023
Sorry for your loss - it's so hard to loose a sibling - all your memories will become treasured
Sarah and Chris (Valnes) Hancock (Sidney , Mt)
Feb 17, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so sorry for the sudden loss of Jade.
Buddy Benedict (Dickinson , North Dakota)
Feb 17, 2023
Jade or Mr. Melby was an awesome teacher, coach and mentor to me. He was one of my favorite teachers when I was in school. He will be missed. My prayers to his wife and kids. He may be gone but may his memory live on
Caroline Heaps (Baker, MT)
Feb 17, 2023
Shelly and family, So so sorry for your loss... Words just doing fill the void, I still have the cutting board in my livingroom among my treasures from the girls... He will be missed and all of you will be in our prayers
Buddy Benedict (Dickinson , North Dakota)
Feb 18, 2023
Jade or Mr. Melby was an awesome teacher, coach and mentor to me. He was one of my favorite teachers when I was in school. He will be missed. My prayers to his wife and kids. He may be gone but may his memory live on
Laura Melby (Billings , Montana)
Feb 18, 2023
My deepest condolences to you, Shelly, and the entire Melby family. I have great memories of time spent with Jade and your family. My prayers are with all of you. Rest in peace, Jade.
Angie & Tom Rodriguez (Baker, MT)
Feb 18, 2023
Sincere condolences to Shelly, Skyler, Mason and all of Jade's family. May he rest in peace and may God comfort you in his loving arms.
Respectfully,
Angie and Tom
Alysia LaCounte (Belcourt, ND)
Feb 18, 2023
Peace be with you in this trying time. Jade was my dear childhood playmate. I am so happy he found such great joy in his family and life. Many a warm day we would fish in the neighborhood anywhere we could.
Baker Spartans (Baker , MT)
Feb 20, 2023
Baker sends its love....

Thanks to a great teacher, coach, leader, man.

RIP Jade

Baker thanks you for all you contributed to our youth and our traditions.
Jeff Halmans (Baker, MT)
Feb 20, 2023
As a former shop student, Mr. Melby mentored me on how to build a high boy cabinet, took me all school year and was finished up until the last day of the school year, an heirloom that has brought back memories. He was an excellent teacher, I understood after building the project I could build almost anything he mentioned. Jade will certainly be missed.
Sue Mason (Miles City, Mt)
Feb 22, 2023
So sorry to hear about Jade passing. Shelly I am thinking of you and your whole family at this time.