Ida May Melbourne, of San Diego, CA, passed away peacefully in her sleep and entered into God’s Kingdom on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the age of 105.
Ida was born on December 18th, 1918, in British Columbia (now called Belize). Her mother died giving birth to her, and she was raised in Panama by her grandmother and grandfather.
Ida was a disciplined, hard-working Christian woman who loved her many friends, her children, and God. Her favorite pastimes included sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening, cooking, and listening to music. Up until she turned 101 and was no longer mobile, she loved going to Christ United Presbyterian Church every Sunday to praise the Lord.
Throughout her life, Ida held an unwavering faith in God and was a loyal servant to Him. She was a kind, caring, and giving person who always put the needs of others before her own. As a strong woman, she faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity. Now that she has passed into the arms of our Lord, we should remind ourselves that while this is the end of Ida’s physical life on Earth, it is the beginning of her beautiful and eternal journey.
Ida joins her grandparents Henrietta and Winston Melbourne, her mother Lillie Melbourne, and her beloved son Patrick Trowers in Heaven.
She is survived by her daughter Priscilla Williams, her son-in-law Maurice Williams, and her loving dog Ralphie, who continues to look for her daily.
Ida’s celebration of life will be held at Greenwood Memorial Park on Friday, January 26th beginning at 10 AM.
Exodus 23:20 – “I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.”
