LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Mel Louis Goos lost his 22 year battle with Parkinson’s on Feb. 19, 2025.

Born in Denver, Colorado on July 29, 1946, to Louis and Katherine Goos, the second oldest of four kids. He graduated from Wheat Ridge High School in 1965, joined the Air Force the same year and served in Thailand as a jet mechanic.

Mel moved to Redwood City in 1969 where he met Lynn and they married in 1971. They had two girls, Teri and Lori.

Mel was an airline mechanic at TWA for 15 years, then moved on to work on the Bradley tanks as a mechanic for FMC for 15 years. He was a talented wood worker and mechanic. There wasn’t anything that he couldn't build, fix, create or modify, usually without a plan or instructions. He was very funny, witty and always had a good story to tell.

Mel is predeceased by his parents and oldest brother, Don. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Lynn; daughters, Teri (Dominque) Monbureau and Lori (Miles) Blair; his only beloved granddaughter, Danielle; brother, Bob; sister, Karen (Ernie); many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed dearly.

It’s break time now, Dad, until we meet again. Rest easy, fly high with the eagles. You are now pain free.

Memorial service will be held at United Christian Parish, 745 N. Brush St. in Lakeport on Thursday, March 6, at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.