JACKSON HOLE NEWS&GUIDE, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 13B
Obituaries
Bressler, 81, enjoyed fishing Jackson Lake Melvern E. Bressler died July 2 at home in Jackson. He was 81. The following was provided by his family. Melvern was born May 15, 1931, to Lee and Laura Bressler in Jackson. Shortly after he was born, they moved to Parowan, Utah. In 1933, Mel’s twin brothers, Leland and Leon, were born. When Mel was about 5, the family moved to Victor, Idaho. Mel attended grade school in Victor and high school in Driggs, Idaho, graduating in 1949. After he finished school, Mel worked for Bill Fleishman at the Bar BC Ranch in Jackson as a ranch hand and spent a couple of winters in Washington doing mechanic work. Mel then lived in Blackfoot, Idaho, for a short time. When he returned to Jackson, he worked for Red Willard at the Studebaker shop. Mel loved cars and participated in races in Jackson in the 1950s. Mel met Charlene Sanford, and they were married in August 1957. In March 1959, their daughter, Jayne Louise, was born. Mel attended auto mechanic school. When he returned, he worked for Garl Riggan at the Ford garage. In August 1965, Mel and Charlene’s son, Gregg Charles, was born. Shortly after, they built a house on East Simpson Avenue. A couple of years later, they purchased a larger home at the end of Kelly Street. Mel continued to work as
a mechanic, and he also plowed snow for Charlie Leisinger. He then worked at Belden Dodge and later, until he retired, at Shervin’s Independent Oil. One of the things in life Mel loved most was fishing. Nearly every weekend, he was on Jackson Lake early in the morning to sunset. The biggest fish he caught in the lake was 32 pounds. He also fished the lake in the winter. He built a snowplane and used it to cross the lake to get Bressler to his fishing holes. After retiring, Mel spent his winters in Mesquite, Nev. He was able to attend NASCAR races in Las Vegas and to spend time exploring the desert with his friends. He came back to Jackson in the summer, spending as much time as he could on Jackson Lake. He joined the Jackson Elks Lodge No. 1713 in 1959 and held a lifetime membership. Mel is survived by his children, Jayne (Lane) Luton and Gregg Bressler, grandchildren Christopher Luton, Jacob Luton and Andrew Bressler, brother Leland (Gayle) Bressler and various nieces and nephews. Services were held July 6 at the Elks Lodge.
Klutznick, 63, was avid skier, lover of theater Samuel John Klutznick died July 17 in a room filled with family and friends in Jackson Hole. The following was provided by friends and family. Born Aug. 4, 1948, in Chicago, he was the youngest son of the late Philip M. Klutznick and Ethel R. Klutznick. A graduate of New York University, Sam was a lover of theater and opera. He was active with the Actors Studio and a member of the Dramatists Guild of America. He was an incredible intellect and entrepreneur. He was a writer, a real estate partner with his family, and did private investment and finance. He split his time between Paris and Jackson Hole, with a significant smattering of theater in New York and London. He leaves behind his many friends and family members in Jackson Hole, Paris, Chicago, New
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York and around the world. In Jackson Hole, he became an avid powder skier and a friend of the Jackson Hole Ski Patrol. In 1996, he provided critical financing for digital upgrades to the forecast lab weather data collection system, enabling the public to access the weather instruments on Rendezvous Mountain. He is survived by his siblings, Bettylu (Paul) Saltzman, Thomas Klutznick, James (Judy) Klutznick and Robert (Dodi) Klutznick, and his nieces and nephews, Amy, David, Peter and Jane Saltzman, Karen, John, Daniel and Katherine Klutznick, Barri, Marc and Kimberly Klutznick, and Jennifer Beard, Lauren Hassan and Nathan Klutznick. A private graveside service was held in Chicago.
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Andrews service set for Aug. 2 A memorial service for William “Bill” Henry Andrews will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 2 at the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole. Andrews, 90, of Jackson Hole and Sun City West, Ariz., died March 22.
Pet of the Week
Chewbie is a roughhouser Chewbie and his brother Tequila were born to a black Lab mama. We’re guessing daddy was a Pyrenees or something similar for them to wind up looking the way they do. Chewbie and Tequila are good-natured and were raised around young children and other dogs. Chewbie can be a bit of a roughhouser. Tequila really enjoys playing ball and can be a bit possessive of toys. They are still basically big puppies. There are many dogs and cats available for adoption at the Teton County/
Jackson Animal Shelter. Adoption fees are $45 for dogs and $30 for cats. Call 733-2139 for information, or stop by the shelter during business hours, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays except holidays. Or peruse KARA POLLARD / COURTESY PHOTO the pets online at JacksonShelter.petfinder.com.
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