Melvin Luther Raffety, 82, passed away on January 11, 2022, in Baker City, Oregon. A Memorial Service will take place in Spring 2022. The date will be announced soon.

On December 7, 1939, Melvin was born in Lewiston, Idaho, to Percil and Guynetha (Pinkley) Raffety. He graduated from Lewiston Sr. High; shortly after graduating, Melvin joined the military for three years, receiving the code of conduct award. 

Melvin was a sports enthusiast; he enjoyed reading, music and won bowling awards; he was also part of a coffee group. Melvin lived all but two years in Lewiston, Idaho, where he worked as a house painter, caregiver for his mother, owned rentals, was an all-around handyman, and a Patriot.

Melvin is survived by his sister, Nadine Holten of Tigard, Oregon; his brother, Bruce Raffety of Baker City, Oregon; his niece, Kelli Fox and his three nephews, Brian, Jay, and Greg Raffety. He is also survived by four great-nephews, four great-nieces, five great-great nieces, and one great-great-nephew.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Guynetha Raffety, his father, Percil Raffety, and his brother, Richard B. Raffety.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Connection  Baker City, Oregon through Gray’s West & Co Pioneer Chapel at 1500 Dewey Ave, Baker City, Oregon 97814.