Melva Elaine Metcalf, 72 of West Union, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
Melva Elaine Stock was born December 21, 1952 to William and Bernita (Taylor) Stock at her home in Central City, IA. Mel was blessed to be surrounded by three sisters with whom she enjoyed spending much of her time. Mel attended Central City schools and graduated in 1971 before receiving her degree from St. Lukes School of Radiology.
She moved to West Union where she worked as an x-ray and lab technician at the clinic. There, through mutual friends, she was introduced to Steven Metcalf. They were united in marriage on September 17, 1983 at the United Methodist Church in West Union. Together they owned Union Drug where Steve was a pharmacist and Mel managed the gift shop for 40 years before retiring in 2019. In addition to running her half of the family business, Mel volunteered on the Northeast Iowa Medical Service as an EMT and spent her Wednesday’s working at her namesake, McJ’s Embroidery. In 1993, Steve and Mel became parents when they welcomed their son, Rory into their lives. In her spare time, Mel enjoyed gardening, sewing, fishing, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes, and spending time with her family. Mel loved contributing to her community and was always rooting for the success of those in town. Most of all, Mel loved filling her role as a wife, mother, sister, aunt, great aunt, and most recently, grandmother. She will be missed dearly by those lucky enough to know her.
Melva is survived by her husband, Steve. Son: Rory (Morgan) Metcalf. Grandson: Canon Metcalf. Sisters: Rose (Darrel) Weaver, Roxann (Randy) Harms, and Jonita (Mark) Tielebein. Sister-in-law: Norma Clark and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Bernita Stock and her in-laws, Donald and Bernice Metcalf.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, February 28, 2025 at West Union United Methodist Church in West Union, Iowa. There will also be a one hour visitation before services at the church on Saturday.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday March 1, 2025 at West Union United Methodist Church in West Union, Iowa with Rev. HyeunMee Kang as the officiant.
Interment will follow at West Union City Cemetery in West Union, Iowa.
Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is assisting the family will services.