York, NE resident David J. Melroy passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 at the Utica Community Care Center in Utica, NE at the age of 69.

He was born April 25, 1945 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Joseph & Bessie (Blickenstaff) Melroy. His wife, Joan, preceded him in death in 2010.

He is survived by six stepsons: Lawrence Morton of Port Jarvis, NY; Thomas Morton of Bradshaw, NE; Gordon Morton of Salk Centre, MN; David Morton of Branford, CT; Robert Morton of Gardner, KS; and James Morton of Dodge City, KS; 14 step grandchildren and 2 step great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 9, at 2:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, KS with Rev. LeRoy Herder officiating. Burial will follow in the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS.

Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 8, from noon – 9 p.m. and again Monday from 9 a.m. to service time at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to the David Melroy Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be sent to: www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.