Melum, Evelyn Forus age 104 of Bloomington, passed peacefully on May 10, 2024. She was the youngest of seven children. A graduate of Macalester College, Evelyn was hired as the first-ever secondary special education teacher in Bloomington. A master's degree in counseling allowed her to continue working in adult education until she was 70. She owned and operated a small resort on Gull Lake for 30 years. She loved her family, reading, traveling, and chocolate. Evelyn is preceded in death by countless family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Kristine Anderson, grandchildren Bjorn Anderson (Sopanha), Kari Anderson, Erik Anderson (Clarise), Daniel Melum (Faryn) and Arielle Melum (Aaron Olson), and eight great grandchildren. Her endless love and support will be missed. A service will be held at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church in Bloomington on June 8 at 10:30. Memorials preferred to Oak Grove.

Published on June 2, 2024