A New Angel In Heaven

Melanie Anne Ioelu Spencer passed October 20, 2022, due to complications from ALS (Lou Gehrig Disease).

Melanie has now joined her Dad, Tapuni (Cap) Ioelu, in Heaven.

Melanie is survived by her mother, MaryAnne Ely Ioelu. She is also survived by her sons Jason and Christopher Spencer, and their dad Fred Spencer. Melanie was Grammy to Caden and Brenna Spencer, of Redding, and her loving partner Johnnie Wright. She is also survived by her aunt Kathleen Ely Green, husband Russ, of Fairport, N.Y., and Paul Ely, Wife R’Delle, of Westhaven, her Aunt Karole Ely, of Arcata, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Melanie was born in Arcata on February 15, 1958 and lived in Arcata and Eureka all her life.

She attended and graduated from Stewart Elementary School, Arcata High School and College of the Redwoods.

Melanie was very proud to have become a certified pharmacy tech and worked for CVS and Lima’s Pharmacy.

Melanie was an avid bowler, having become a member of the 600 club. She enjoyed bowling in local leagues, state and national tournaments and also traveling with Mathclub.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 25 at 1 p.m. at Azalea Hall in McKinleyville.

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