In Memory of

Class of 1962
Dec 25, 1944 - Mar 12, 2025

Melba spent most of her growing up years residing on Indian reservations. Her dad, Lonnie Hardin was employed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She graduated in 1962 from Casa Grande Union High School, Casa Grande, Arizona. At the time, we were both living in Sacaton, Arizona. She and Rolland (Bud) Ranks eloped in 1963. Bud predeceased Melba by several years.