Bailey, Melvin E. age 79, of Brooklyn Park, passed away, on May 29, 2015, at home after a short illness of acute leukemia. Preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Sr. and Lucille, sister, Marlys Delaria. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Myrna; children, Steve (Sandi), Gregory, Richard, Patricia (Kevin) Rimbey, Angela (Lee) Hemmer, Mary Elizabeth Winden; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-granddaughters; sister, Barbara Kittleson; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM, Tuesday June 2, 2015 at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 9600 Regent Ave. N., Brooklyn Park. Visitation at the CHURCH after 10 AM Tuesday. Interment St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. A special thanks to North Memorial Hospice for their TLC. Memorials preferred to North Memorial Hospice. Evans-Nordby 763-424-4000 evansnordby.com