Obituary for John "Jack" "Jake" Meldrum
John W. Meldrum, of McMurray, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021.
He was born March 5, 1927, a son of the late James Eugene and Anne Thompson Meldrum.
Jake was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as a muleskinner.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason and 65 year member of Crafton Guyasuta Lodge #513 F & AM and the American Legion Post #944.
Jake was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and bowling with both Canonsburg and Washington Seniors.
Jake belonged to Thomas Presbyterian Church for over 60 years. He served as both a deacon and elder.
Jake is survived by his wife of 17 years, Edna E. Kiger Meldrum; a son, James M. (Joan) Meldrum; a daughter, Jo Ann (Eddie) Kotwica; five grandchildren, Matthew Meldrum, Julie (Eric) Friese, David Meldrum, Ryan (Lesley) Smutney and her son Cameron Smith, Leslie (Kris) Wagstaff; two great-grandchildren, Piper and Sage Friese; a step-son, Ronald (Leslie) Kiger; and a step-granddaughter, Elizabeth Kiger.
Jake was previously married to Edna M. Koch Meldrum for 50 years, who passed away in 2000. He was also preceded in death by a step-son, Gary Kiger.
Friends and family are welcome at Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray (724-941-3211) on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until his time of service at 2 p.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Gardens Cemetery.
The family would like to give thanks to AHN Healthcare@Home Hospice, The Greenery Center for Rehab, and his church families at both Waterdam and Thomas Presbyterian for all the love and care they provided to Jake.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AHN Healthcare@Home Hospice, 500 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15086, the Disabled American Veterans, 1000 Liberty Ave., Rm. 1606, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or St. Jude's Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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He was born March 5, 1927, a son of the late James Eugene and Anne Thompson Meldrum.
Jake was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as a muleskinner.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason and 65 year member of Crafton Guyasuta Lodge #513 F & AM and the American Legion Post #944.
Jake was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and bowling with both Canonsburg and Washington Seniors.
Jake belonged to Thomas Presbyterian Church for over 60 years. He served as both a deacon and elder.
Jake is survived by his wife of 17 years, Edna E. Kiger Meldrum; a son, James M. (Joan) Meldrum; a daughter, Jo Ann (Eddie) Kotwica; five grandchildren, Matthew Meldrum, Julie (Eric) Friese, David Meldrum, Ryan (Lesley) Smutney and her son Cameron Smith, Leslie (Kris) Wagstaff; two great-grandchildren, Piper and Sage Friese; a step-son, Ronald (Leslie) Kiger; and a step-granddaughter, Elizabeth Kiger.
Jake was previously married to Edna M. Koch Meldrum for 50 years, who passed away in 2000. He was also preceded in death by a step-son, Gary Kiger.
Friends and family are welcome at Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray (724-941-3211) on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until his time of service at 2 p.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Gardens Cemetery.
The family would like to give thanks to AHN Healthcare@Home Hospice, The Greenery Center for Rehab, and his church families at both Waterdam and Thomas Presbyterian for all the love and care they provided to Jake.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AHN Healthcare@Home Hospice, 500 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15086, the Disabled American Veterans, 1000 Liberty Ave., Rm. 1606, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or St. Jude's Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Please add tributes at beinhauer.com