Caroline Julia Mellor

died peacefully on February 19, 2010 on Bainbridge Island, WA at the age of 90. She was born August 19, 1919 into a large and loving Italian family in St. Louis, Missouri. During the last 6 years, she made her home on Bainbridge to be near her daughter Linda Owen, son-in-law Jeff Owen, and granddaughter, Lindsey Toler.For over 30 years, she was a saleswoman at St. Louis' leading department stores, Stix, Baer, & Fuller and Dillards. She had many loyal customers over the years who appreciated her sense of style and above all, her joyful spirit.Generous and open-hearted, she put her family first in every way. We carry her spirit forward in the hope that we too may give to others as deeply as she did.She was preceded in death by her parents, Angelo and Maria Pesalovo; her husband, John H. Mellor; and her dear sister, Esther Finneran. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Owen, Pamela Mellor; her niece, Suzanne Jordan; grandson, Sean Murray; granddaughters, Cara Day, Lindsey Toler; and great-grandson Rowan Toler.She will be buried with her husband at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Please remember her in your thoughts and prayers.