| Graduation Year | Class of 1962 |
| Date of Birth | Dec 25, 1944 |
| Date of Passing | Mar 12, 2025 |
| About | Melba spent most of her growing up years residing on Indian reservations. Her dad, Lonnie Hardin was employed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She graduated in 1962 from Casa Grande Union High School, Casa Grande, Arizona. At the time, we were both living in Sacaton, Arizona. She and Rolland (Bud) Ranks eloped in 1963. Bud predeceased Melba by several years. |
