Milbon “Melvin” Vanasselberg, 70, of Beaumont, died Saturday, January 20, 2007.
A native of Plaucheville, Louisiana he lived most of his life in Beaumont before moving to Washington State in 1986. Melvin was a retired mechanic with Ray and Don’s Mobil in Beaumont and was a United States Marine veteran.
His grandson, Billy Jack Yellott, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Christina Vanasselberg of Beaumont; sons, Jerry Ytuarte, Sr. and his wife Gail of Beaumont, Jack Ytuarte of Houston, Jimmy Ytuarte of Beaumont, Johnny Ytuarte and his wife Victoria of Dayton, Washington and James Ytuarte and his wife Julie of Yermo, California; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; brother, James Allen Vanasselberg of Minneola; and his aunt and uncle, Lucia Carnley and her husband Dave of Beaumont.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
