Melba “Jean” McNutt

Melba “Jean,” was born in 1938 in Holtville, CA. In 1955, she met the love of her life, Al McNutt, and the two were married in 1956. In 1961, they settled in Santa Rosa, where they built a beautiful life together, raising four children and spending more than 40 years in the same family home filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Jean was truly the heart of her family — the one everyone could count on no matter the time or circumstance. She was always there to help anyone in need, offering kindness, comfort, and support without hesitation or complaint. A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Jean took immense pride in caring for her home and the people she loved most.

She will be remembered for her strength, generosity, warmth, and the unconditional love she gave so freely. Her presence brought comfort and stability to those around her, and the memories she created with her family will be treasured forever.

Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Al McNutt, in 2020.

She is survived by her children: Jerry McNutt, Donna Hudson, Dennis McNutt, and Denise Gleason.

She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Jeremy McNutt, Amber Bushway, Jamie McNutt, Derek McNeil, Krissy Frye, Victoria Downie, and Iris McNutt.

Her great-grandchildren include Kylie McNutt, Maddie McNutt, Isabell Ross, Amber McNutt, Destiny Laurent, Gracie Laurent, Brayden Bushway, Caleb Bushway, Jack Frye, Christian Downie, Noah Downie, Jude Downie, Easton McNeil, Sadie McNeil, and Brooks McNeil.

She was also blessed with great-great-grandchildren, Ervin Walker V and Chosen Roth.

Jean is further survived by her sister, Jackie Farnsworth, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends whose lives she touched deeply.

Jean’s love, guidance, and caring spirit will be missed beyond words, but her legacy will live on through the family she loved so dearly.