Melvin G. Askew

Melvin Askew, 80, of Cavalier, ND died on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cavalier Presbyterian Church, Cavalier, ND. Visitation on Tuesday, July 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Jensen-Askew Funeral Home, Cavalier, ND. Burial in the Cavalier Cemetery.
Melvin G. Askew was born June 17, 1930, on the family farm near Backoo, ND to Leslie and Edna (Horsley) Askew. He attended the East Leroy School and graduated from Cavalier High School where he was active in football and track. After attending N.D.S.U. for one year he served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge from the service he returned to Cavalier.
On September 14, 1952, he married Bonnie Husband at Hensel, ND. He farmed in the Hensel area and worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation service until his retirement. Bonnie passed away on June 18, 1989. On November 22, 1991, he married Ileen Langerud at Cavalier.
Mel was a member of the Cavalier Curling Club, Tongue River Masonic Lodge, and was active in the Cavalier Presbyterian Church. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and sitting in his screen porch during the summer months.
He is survived by his wife, Ileen; children, Linda (Ron) Wagner, Champaigne, IL, Lana (Vern "J.R.") Lee, Cambridge, WI, Curtis Askew, Hensel, ND, Randy Askew, Moorhead, MN, and Ken Askew, Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren, Lindsey Wagner; Ryan and Megan Lee; Haley and Cameron Askew; Ashley Askew Quamme and Jordan Askew; great grandson, Jackson Askew; siblings, Doreen Bahr, Chandler, AZ, Ivadele Rogers, San Diego, CA, Russell (Maureen) Askew, Gordon (Norma) Askew all of Cavalier, Grace Robbie, Crystal, MN, and Adrian (Carole) Askew, Sioux Falls, SD; Ileens five children, 12 grandchilden, and six great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
Clergy: Rev. Adrian Olson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Russell Askew, Gordon Askew, and Adrian Askew.
Casket Bearers: Jordan Askew, Scott Langerud, Tim Langerud, Vincent Langerud, Ryan Lee, and Chad Quamme.
Music: Cleone Whelan, Organist; Doug Olson, Soloist.