Melba M. Weynand of D'Hanis, Texas, passed away February 16, 2006, at the age of 85, in Childress. Melba is survived by daughter Barbara Dean and husband Bill of Childress; daughter-in-law Martha Weynand of San Antonio; grandchildren Dawna Plocek and husband Tim of San Antonio; Kenny Dean and wife Liz of Canyon, Tim Dean and wife Tracy of Arlington, Randy Dean and wife Kayle of Lubbock, Scott Dean and wife Leeann of Childress; and 7 great-grandchildren. Her Granddaughter, Dawna Plocek, wrote: "Melba was born October 20, 1920 in Hondo, Texas [the daughter of William & Ida Barbara (Graff) Mussman] and lived there until she married Adam Weynand on January 20, 1940. They then moved to the Weynand Ranch in D'Hanis, Texas. Over the years she was a house wife and mother. She later worked outside of the home at the D'Hanis Ice Station, Country Mart store and at the nutrition center. She was a very outgoing person and loved visiting with people. She especially enjoyed delivering the meals to residents whom she truly cared about. She was a wonderful cook and made the best sausage in the World! The family has many fond memories of being together at the ranch, hunting, fishing, and making home made sausage. She could whip' up a full course meal in a matter of minutes it seemed. She preferred the simple life. She loved taking care of people and animals. After Adam died, she moved to town but continued to take care of the ranch until she sold it several years ago. That was her true home and she really hated to part with it, but was happy that someone from the community bought it. There were so many people that did so much for her over the years after her son passed away, and she was very grateful for this extended circle of family and friends. She never met a stranger. Her nature was genuinely kind and caring. I'm sure there aren't many of you that missed out on her readiness to help solve all of our problems. She acquired much wisdom through her life experiences and never thought twice of sharing her advice.....which we all had to take.......or be in big trouble when she found out we didn't! (Laugh) Yes, she was persistent. I'm sure that part of her spirit is why we were so fortunate to have her with us for 85 plus years." The Visitation was from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m on Saturday, February 18, at the Guinn-Horger Funeral Home. The Funeral Service, officiated by Pastor David Mayer, was at 2:00 p.m. Sunday February 19, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hondo. Interment followed in the Hondo Cemetery, Oakwood Section.