Mel Tolbert Obituary

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Mel , always helped people less fortunate then he was, I had the pleasure of working for him 13 yrs. I still go to Platte Floral now and then, And expect him to come into the greenhouse, just to walk among the plants. It was his place to chat for awhile and chill out. May he always walk among flowers. Ginny

Dear Dianna,

I was a temp through Add Staff and had the pleasure of working there for several years during Christmas, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. I didn't you Mel very well but I do know he was an excellent floral designer and I also remember him bringing a young man into the back one evening and having him sit down while he offered him something hot to drink. I had the impression the young man had nowhere to go. I learned alot working there. The stories about him on here are absolutely wonderful. I had no idea how accomplished Mr.Tolbert was. I just wanted to let you know I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you.

Rhonda Lewis

So sorry for a great loss. Thank you for your years of making people smile with your flowers. My Dad passed 5 years ago and his flowers were from your wonderful shop. God Bless Mrs. Tolbert and our prayers are with you all. This should'nt have happened.

Diana My deepest sympathy on your loss , he was such a hard working man , I learned to be a better designer with Mel and enjoyed working at platte floral , he was supposed to live to 100 years old , always working around the flower shop on his flowers , always busy , never met anyone with so much energy , rest in peace Mel

Aunt Diana, So sorry to hear of Uncle Caps passing. May he walk in peace in Heavens gardens. He will be greatly missed.

Aunt Di, Uncle Frank, Uncle Dutch & Uncle Vern
Sending my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time of need. Uncle Cap (Mel) was the one who took care of things rather it was the flowers for my dad's funeral or touching base with my twin. I am proud to be your niece.
Love, Peggy Tolbert-Munson

My wife worked for Mel for 13 years managing the greenhouse. Every time I saw him he treated me with respect and dignity. He was always kind and considerate of others. I praise Dianna for being strong enough to get through all of this and still being able to keep the business running. Dianna, my prayers are with you.

Mel was a wonderful man with a very big heart. My mom Becky seal worked for him at Platte Floral for many years. After her passing mel took my brother and me in to he's arm like a grandpa.I will always remember the great experience that I got to have knowing and working for him. My prayers go out to you Diana and family.

Dianna, We are so terribly sorry for your great loss. We are keeping you in our prayers. Cynthia & Jerry Peterson

To Melvin's family, it's been a very long time since I last saw Melvin. Our families were friends and neighbors so we knew each other as teenagers and Melvin was our florist of choice when he worked at Rudy's and I was married. I watched the video of Melvin and his life, he accomplished so much in his lifetime, i'm so proud of him. Our sincere sympathy to Dianne.

To the family, I am sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2

My Condolences to Dianna and your family. My parents used to go to Platte Floral and I went with them. I would take my daughter there. It didn't matter what time of season you went. there was so many beautiful things too see. It was always magical there. I remember talking to him as well. God Bless you. Keep your memories close to you,for Mel will always be there for you. Delano(Ingeborg) Liane(Daniel)Chritine

May you find comfort in your beautiful memories Dianna. I am so sorry for the loss of your best friend. Mel has been an inspiration and a great friend for many years and I will miss him very much.

Dianna.

I am profoundly saddened to hear of Mel's passing. He taught me most of what I know about business and supported and encouraged me at a time in my life when I needed it most. It was a pleasure to work for him and an honor to know him. I feel your loss.

Craig

Dear Dianna , I'm so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing Mel and hearing about the travels you and he had taken together. I wish you well and my condolences. From Sandy at Albertsons

I had the honor of knowing Mel for over 30 years. I remember when he would come to the Broadmoor Greenhouses where I worked to buy wholesale plants from us. He would so enjoy walking around with me as I showed him what we had in plants. You could just feel how happy the plants made him. After the Broadmoor greenhouses closed, I called Mr. Mel and asked him if he had a job opening. He said you can start tomorrow. And I did! While I worked at Platte, I saw Mel's generosity many times. I saw him take people under his wing over and over again. He would take someone who had no experience in design work and mold them into a talented designer in no time. Mel was the hardest working man I ever knew. I don't think he ever took a day off. And Dianna was right there beside him. It never ceased to amaze me how he and Dianna single handedly decorated the shop for open house. It was always beautiful. I've always been very fond of Mel and Dianna. His loss is a great one. And I will miss him. I would like to tell Mel to rest in peace, however, rest was not something he did! So I will just say that God will have some beautiful flower arrangements on his table everyday with Mr. Mel up there. Until we meet again friend, thank you for everything.

We are sorry to learn of the passing of Mel, but grateful for his service to our nation, including his service with the Peace Corps in Brazil.

Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association

It is so sad ...Mel's passing.I have to tell you Diana the day Mel passed (Sunday) he came to me that night in a dream. He was bathed in an aura of white and yellow brightness.He smiled at me and thanked me for the work I did at the store and wished me well in my life. He gave me big hug and said farewell, "Don't worry about me I am fine and happy"..I awoke still feeling that hug and seeing the happiness in his face. I pray for you and your family Diana on the loss of your beloved husband...Platte Floral will live on thru his joy.

your kindness will forever be remembered, may you be at Peace in the next adventure. Thank You Mel.

Please take comfort in the words recorded in the bible by our heavenly Father at this time, "Matthew 5:4 reads... happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted."