Baseball - Basketball - Football
Dave was born in Eleele on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. He graduated from Saint Augustine High School, where he was a standout baseball player. He earned a scholarship to University of San Diego where he played baseball for two years, before he transferred to San Diego State University to finish his degree in Elementary Education. He earned a Master’s degree in Education at National University and went on to be a professor there, guiding educators on teaching methodology.
Dave taught in the San Diego Unified School District for 37 years. He was a much beloved teacher and Co-worker.
Dave was an exceptional Baseball, Basketball and Football Official and mentor at the High School and Collegiate levels. He was a member of the San Diego County Umpires Association, serving as president for several years, San Diego County Basketball Officials Association and the San Diego County Football Officials Association. He ran the Game Clock for Chargers games at San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium.
David Melton is survived by his loving and beloved wife of 35 years, Crystal Ann Melton; his children Matthew Melton, Mark Melton and Maribeth (Jeremy) Brandt; his adopted son Andrew Melton; his grandchildren Hannah Melton and Jared Melton; Breanna Melton, Brett Melton and Cory (Leah) Melton; Ethan (McKenzie) Brandt, Sawyer Brandt and Hudson (Rafaela) Brandt.
Dave taught in the San Diego Unified School District for 37 years. He was a much beloved teacher and Co-worker.
Dave was an exceptional Baseball, Basketball and Football Official and mentor at the High School and Collegiate levels. He was a member of the San Diego County Umpires Association, serving as president for several years, San Diego County Basketball Officials Association and the San Diego County Football Officials Association. He ran the Game Clock for Chargers games at San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium.
David Melton is survived by his loving and beloved wife of 35 years, Crystal Ann Melton; his children Matthew Melton, Mark Melton and Maribeth (Jeremy) Brandt; his adopted son Andrew Melton; his grandchildren Hannah Melton and Jared Melton; Breanna Melton, Brett Melton and Cory (Leah) Melton; Ethan (McKenzie) Brandt, Sawyer Brandt and Hudson (Rafaela) Brandt.
