Melvin G. Toburen, formerly of Holt, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2015 with his daughters Michelle and Jesse at his side.  Mel had been living in Los Angeles with his daughters while being treated for mesothelioma. 

He was born May 30, 1951 in Dundee, MI, to Charles and Florence Toburen.  His early years were spent in Dundee.  As a young boy his family purchased and moved to a dairy farm in Onondaga. 

He was a graduate of Leslie High School.  Until moving to Los Angeles, he was employed by Elderly Instruments in Lansing as an appraiser of vintage guitars.  Mel was a musician his entire life and played bass in many area bands. 

He is survived by his daughters Michelle Toburen Morales and Jesse Toburen both of Los Angeles; brothers Gordon, Stanley, Marvin and Donald "Doc" Toburen; sisters Carol Foreman and Mary Stankewich; two grandsons Cameron and Connor Rowland; and many nieces and nephews.  He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and fellow musicians.

Private services were held at his request.