Melba Gene Riedel

Melba Gene Riedel, 88, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. She was born October 13, 1934, in Weatherford, Texas to James Lee Fowler and Winnie Irene (Graves) Fowler. Melba lived a wonderfully full life as a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was known to be warm and charming, efficient and precise. Melba worked diligently in all she put her hands to do. Prior to her retirement, she worked in the aircraft manufacturing industry as a document control technician, but it was no secret that Melba's family was the joy of her life. She possessed a wide range of interests and hobbies to share with those around her. Melba found genealogy fascinating, was a skilled seamstress, an avid traveler, and famous for collecting new recipes and cooking them for her family, but she found peace in her rose garden, taking the time to cultivate and share their beauty. Melba's generous smile, laughter, and wise insights will be missed by those who knew her best and shared her love for life.

Melba is survived by her children, Mike (Sue) West of Wichita, Kansas, Cathy (Randy) Howdeshell of Brownwood, Texas, David West of Independence, Missouri, Dale West of Mountain View, Arkansas, Randy (Cindy) Riedel of Hudson Oaks, Texas, Cindy (Raymond) Garcia, Danny (Sharron) Riedel, Rodney Riedel, Steve (Lea Anne) Riedel, Kenny (Kim) Riedel, and Becky (Lance) Wiggs, all of Weatherford, Texas; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Melba was preceded in death by her beloved husband, "Bud" Riedel, and her son, Ricky Riedel, Sr.

A funeral ceremony is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N Elm Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086. Burial will follow at Dicey Cemetery, Weatherford, Texas 76085.

The family invites friends and family for the visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the funeral chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the American Kidney Foundation or plant a memorial tree or make a donation to the charity of your choice.