Hey Melver!
(In honor of John Andrew Melver’s retirement, 10 June 2013)
Some folks have a
job, the blessed a vocation.
Those aware, know
life brings gifts each can use.
John knew sports and
games, not just for vacation.
Deeply in love with
physical health almost to abuse;
Growing up, he did
survive well, with an older brother,
‘Team Melver’ was a
duo that no neighbor could daunt.
Soon outshining that
sib John lettered without a bother,
Marching through high
school, college, prowess never did flaunt.
Ellensburg called
with its cowboy, cowgirl flair.
Central Washington
State brought more than a degree.
A deeply loved
partner, Julie Pomeroy, his soul-mate fair,
Amazing match this
king and queen of PE for all to see;
Education
professional from graduation day,
John was willing to
provide a strong teacher at work.
An odyssey of
schools, districts, collected on the way.
None ever thought
their PE teacher, Melver, a jerk.
Soon the halls would
ring with the shout, “Hey Melver!”
Colleagues, students
one and all, found a resource of love.
Serious lessons with
a strong dose of humor, always clever,
‘Team Melver’ always
a strong contender, values from above.
Melver family life
resplendent with strong waves of joy,
Toby, Joshua, Megan, Kiki, Emily each a blessing
true;
Today a pleasing
sight, players all, skills and gifts employ.
Together they bring
love, justice, learning to not a few.
Faith has ever been a
hallmark of this man’s life.
Never timid or shy,
he leads out his LDS banner high.
Whatever the day
brings, soft breezes, shearing strife,
John, his crew will
address the truth without fear or sigh.
So Melver, another
large volume in life’s library draws to a close.
Your long-lasting
genes will sustain another score of years.
Be assured we deeply
love you, a present blessing as time flows.
Find the rhythm of
life’s playground; you’ve made it safe, no fears.
The Rev. Ronald Allen Melver, M.Div.
4 June 2013
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