Melin, James R. age 85 of Apple Valley formerly of Bloomington, MN. Jim served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Minneapolis Gun Club. Preceded in death by wife, Betty. Survived by children, Lisa (Eric) Reynolds, James Melin; grandsons, Nick, Mitch, J.P., Jaylen; sister, Marlys Anderson. Funeral service Saturday 9/27/2014 11 AM at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 2200 West Old Shakopee Road. Interment Bloomington Cemetery. Visitation Saturday one hour prior to service only. Memorials preferred to the Children's Home Society or Loaves & Fishes at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church. GILLBROTHERS.com BLOOMINGTON, MN 952 888 7771