Melba Christensen

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Melba Lee Christensen (71), of Spanish Fork, Utah. Melba passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 3, 2026.

Melba was born in Cortez, Colorado in November 1954, to Walter and Vada Wood. She grew up on a farm 10 miles outside of Dove Creek, Colorado. Melba graduated from Dolores County High School in 1973. She then moved to Utah to attend Utah Technical College at Provo. She graduated in dental assisting and passed the state board exam.

She met Alan Christensen in 1974 and shortly thereafter they eloped and were married in Reno, Nevada. Melba continued to work as a dental assistant. Melba also worked several part time jobs to help support the family until Alan graduated from BYU. In 1982 Alan and Melba moved to Duchesne with their 4 sons. While in Duchesne they welcomed two more sons. In 1985 they moved to Spanish Fork, Utah where they built a home for their family and welcomed another son. During this time, Melba also graduated and worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant

Melba was an incredibly gifted crafter. She loved tole painting, sewing and quilting, Melba was always working on some type of craft project. She made baby quilts and blankets for her grandchildren and the neighbors. Her painted Christmas light bulb people were a gift treasured by her sons and their families. Everyone loved getting one of Melba’s gifts.

She joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1974; she served in many Relief Society and Primary callings. In February 1980 Alan and Melba and their four sons were sealed in the Provo Utah Temple.

Melba will be remembered for her love of family, all animals and her kindness to those around her. Melba had the unique gift of loving all she knew. She will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched.

Melba is survived by her beloved husband Alan and their seven sons, Jeffrey (Lindi), David (Ginger), Michael (Jessica), Daryl, Shawn (Anna), Adam (Jessica), Ryan (Patrick), 18 grandchildren and her brother Allen. She is preceded in death by her parents and her daughter-in-law Randi.

Services are under the care and direction of Olpin Family Mortuary in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at olpinmortuary.com.

Family and friends may attend a viewing on Monday, July 13, 2026 from 9:30 - 10:15 AM at the Olpin Family Mortuary. A graveside service will follow in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery at 11:00 AM.