Memories of Melanie Joy Johnson

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Melanie Joy Johnson

Austin, TX, USA

June 1, 1975 - January 6, 2019

Jun 1, 1975 - Jan 6, 2019

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Cole Anderson

i still see you in everything.

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Lacy Alderete

Love you buddy. Love you buddy. Love you buddy.

Diane Johnson Holler

Today you would have been 49 years old. To say I miss you is such a huge understatement! I love and miss you terribly, I always will! I have been thinking about you standing in your crib calling for me after your nap or when you awoke in the morning. I think of you ALL THE TIME! You were born in Germany. The sirens there make kind of a sing song sound. Although you were so tiny you let me know you were aware of the street sounds, the sound of the emergency vehicles. You would call mom🎶mee🎵 with the same rhythm as the sound that came from those vehicle's. I would always smile to myself as I made my way to your room in order to swoop you up, folding you into my arms and covering your little face with kisses. I cherish those memories. So many wonderful memories but, I wanted so many more. Oh Baby, losing you has to be the worst pain imaginable! Your absence leaves a huge hole in many hearts! I Love you my precious, precious baby girl!💔

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Diane Johnson Holler

I have your lifetime of stories baby girl. I wanted so much more time with you. It has been four years since we lost you. The pain of losing you does not seem to be any less. I want you back and I know that God will not change the rules just for us. I miss you so much! I think about you all the time. We, your family, lost a part of ourselves when we lost you. However, the world lost someone filled with so much Love, compassion, goodness, kindness and generosity that can never be replaced. You were one in a billion and we were all so proud of you. I will ALWAYS be proud and honored that God allowed me to be your mama. I love you Melanie Joy Johnson ❤️

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Kevin Dahlen

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Theresa Rockwell

We lived in the neighborhood across the street from her grandmother she would come and visit her grandmom is supposed to be with her sister Sheila and my sister Vickey and I enjoyed the time that we got to play together in her grandma‘s backyard making mud pies just saw this and hadn’t thought about her for a while decided to Google search and found that she had passed I’m so sorry. My condolences to her family.

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sylvester hajula

Hello, ma'am may your soul keep on resting in peace and your family find ever lasting peace as we celebrate you on your birthday today. You were a believer and a staunch lover of academics. You were such an inspirational iny life. I never had an opportunity to meet you one on one or physically due to the geographical differences., though you I must than the positive power of a social media that made everything real. You did shaped my life with the opportunity you offered me and from the bottom of my heart as we celebrate you today I must say from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU SO MUCH. You added value in my life. Value that nobody can and will never take away from me. Ma'am as soul rest in peace, today on your birthday just know you are my hero. We had a very ambitious future together but the cruel hand of death could not allow us to achieve the same. As a son well mentored by your wise says and believes in me I will never let you down ma'am. Your death was the hardest thing in my life but there nothing I could do to stop it. Ma'am I did love you and I still do love you. It's my prayer that one day we will meet again in heaven. Thanks for the chats we had together. I still have them and they do console my soul when life decides to becomes ruthless on my side. My sweet and lovely ma'am, you were such a wonderful mama. May your soul keep on R.I.P. We loved you but our Lord loved you more than we do and that's why he took you away from us. Let me say it in dholuo(a language in Kenya ) Nyasae mondo oket chunyi kama okue ma'am.

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Maria Casadevall

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Autumn Schaefer

Bothell, WA, USA

Us neighborhood kids. Mel is between Jessica & Abe (superman)

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David Miller

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Jen Thompson

The world was a better place because of Mel. Shane, thanks for sharing her with us. We know that so much... Read more The world was a better place because of Mel. Shane, thanks for sharing her with us. We know that so much of who you are is because... Read more The world was a better place because of Mel. Shane,... Read more

David Miller

1982, Hilltop Elementary School, Lynnwood, WA

Girl on the playground with the best smile. In those less enlightened times, at recess we boys would run by to steal a kiss from her cheek. She’s been one of the oldest friends in life I can remember. I miss the woman she grew into and the strength of that heart that could heal the world.

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maria Johnson

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Cj Johnson-Wise

My fearless baby sister!
A funny story for all of you. One summer while at Western she came home, undecided what she wanted to be when she grew up. I told you she should come to work with me in the ER. She could volunteer and watch how awesome her big sister is, and perhaps she too could go to nursing school. This was exactly what she said, “well, I’m not letting ANYONE tell ME what to do”.
I laughed, smirked, and took her to work with me. We saw life, death, tragedy, happiness, we cured illness, investigated disease together. We had awesome victories and we lost sometimes too. I lit the fire for her. I was so proud! We shared adrenaline stories, she called me when she had a puzzling case. I called her too asking advice.
Well, during her training at OHSU and one of her many hospital rotation days happened to fall on nurses day.
That day....delivered to me was, I swear 9,652 bright yellow roses.....with a note.....”I’m so sorry!!! I need nurses!!! I can’t do my job without you!”
HUGE Smile on my face!
WIN for big sister!!
Now, is different,
I’m utterly consumed by grief.
Thanks for reading and I hope I made you smile and remember how incredibly intelligent, whittey, wonderful, and wacky she was!!
Cj

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maria Johnson

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Lacy Alderete

Oh this is so Mel! Thank you for the smile. I'm thinking about you constantly. Xo Oh this is so Mel! Thank you for the smile. I'm thinking about you constantly. Xo Oh this is so Mel! Thank you for the smile. I'm thinking... Read more

Mardhs Wise

I have tried to visualize that many roses, CJ,, and with Melanie’s personality, I know she is sitting with... Read more I have tried to visualize that many roses, CJ,, and with Melanie’s personality, I know she is sitting with Jesus discussing how... Read more I have tried to visualize that many roses, CJ,, and... Read more

Michelle Nelson

We have wonderful memories of our former next door neighbors. From the kids growing up, Mel making wonderful cookies and cupcakes for my events at the Alzheimer’s Association, to be called me “Miss Michelle “ over the fence. Our hearts ♥️ hurt along with all of you!
Michelle & Dwight Nelson

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Liz Fratus

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Julie Chirdaris Iatrou

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Amy Bryant

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Audrey Hawken

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Ashley Thompson

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Cari Land

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Jill ROBERTSON

Shane, Chloe, Cole and Corbin,
We are so sorry for this devastating loss and will keep you all in our prayers. Mel was a wonderful person and we miss having you in the neighborhood. God's peace be with you.
The Robertsons

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Michelle Nelson

Shane, Chloe, Cole & Corbin, Shane, Chloe, Cole & Corbin, Shane, Chloe, Cole & Corbin,

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Jill Dorsey

My heart is broken for you and the children. Sending y'all big love and prayers.

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Elizabeth Kalbacher

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Stacey Everett

RIP Melanie I only knew you through the support group for May Turner syndrome however you were a lovely kind and caring person who had all the love in the world for your husband and children. You will be missed dearly by everyone who knew you and all of us in the support group. Fly high with the angels 😇 Thinking of your husband, children and family at this sad time Xx

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Sara Shainholtz

I’m so so sorry for this devastating loss. I worked with Melanie at Swedish. She worked hard and was meticulous in her care of patients. Sending blessings and peace in this difficult time.

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