With the loss of another former student, I sit at my computer and pour over photographs in my archives…I always took so many…and I think how precious every last one of my students is to me, still. Melanie, you were athleticism…you were energy…you were bursting with life and spirit and light. I am thinking about you…and your family. My gosh…a 34 year old…you are forever Junior High aged in my mind! Did I make you write one of those ‘dumb’ magic journals? Oh, how I hope you kept it tucked away! Your life was a precious thing! And, you were beautiful! As I’ve become a Gramma this past month, I can not help but think what a tremendous loss this is, because as a teacher, I feel it to my core. You made a difference to me, Melanie. ….unable to attend the Monday service because I was teaching, but I have your family always in my heart.

Dori and family,

My deepest condolences on the passing of your daughter. May the happy memories of Melanie carry you through the upcoming weeks and beyond.

Doug Dori and family, my deepest condolences…. You are in our thoughts and prayers..many of Mel’s friends here in Brazil have asked me to send those send condolences as well. She touched so many people.

Doug and Family. Our deepest condolences on the passing of your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doug, Dori and families. I am so sorry to read your daughter passed.So young and so full of life.Heart breaking.Sending prayers for you all ❤️

Please accept my condolences, just know that I am here for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out, especially during this difficult time.

May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.

I hope that our Lord brings you and your family the much-needed peace during this sad time. My condolences to you and your family.

Dearest Tammy, so sorry about Melanie. Our deepest sympathy from the whole family.

Our deepest sympathy to you Susan and all of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of your sorrow.

So sorry to hear of this. Our hearts go out to you both.

Dale and Margaret Jessop

Hi,

I met melanie in cumbuco in 2007. We hung out for a couple of weeks… i loved her humor, she will be missed her in belgium…

My condoleances

Tammy our thoughts and prayers are with you. so sorry to hear of your loss.

Kevin, Helen and Casey

Melanie was a great friend that I met many years ago now in Calgary. She played hard and worked ever harder. We had the pleasure of her visit last in Costa Rica. Many great times camping she was a great and funny girl. A great loss for us all. Tammy and Mels parents. My heart goes out to you as to all the great friends she made on her journey. Cheers to you Mel. Love David.

Dear Tammy, Doug and Dori

We are so sorry and shocked to hear about Melanie’s passing.

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

May her soul Rest In Peace.

Doug , Dori & Family , It is with a Breaking Heart that I extend Our Sadness & Thoughts at Your Loss of Melanie . She will be Forever Missed .

I can’t believe this. She spent so much time at my house as a young girl with my girls. So sad and my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends now. Such a tragic loss.

Doug, Dori and families our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Marg , Randy and Matthew Freeman

Dear Tammy,

I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. My heart goes out to you all. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers

Love,

Helen Spitzer

Tammy and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

I am sorry to hear of the passing Mel, such a kind sweet person.

I had the chance to spend a few years connecting with Mel long ago when we lived downtown.

Her laugh and her spirit will missed.