Melinda has touched out hearts and souls she will be remembered forever.
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Andrew:Although I did not know your mother just knowing you and how you conduct and present yourself she did an amazing job raising you and your siblings to become the man you are today. Thinking of you and your family in these times of hardship.
Schwane
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Ron and I are so very saddened by the sudden, unexpected death of our dear friend, Melinda Day. We have shared spiritual, fun, sad, teaching, eating, and many other experiences. Our common love of the young women of Orange Second Ward (Santiago Creek Ward) and the youth of the Orange California Stake through our youth group activities and our teaching early morning seminary kids was a great shared joy! We have followed their lives through the years, and we are so proud of their achievements and their "grown-up lives!" Mel was so creative in preparing lessons, and I learned so much from her. She was always eager to serve in any way that she could, whether she catered a wedding luncheon, or she just kidnapped me for a day of shopping, she always seemed to know my needs.
Even though we have moved away from Orange, I will always love you, Melinda, and will miss hearing from you. I am so sad that your children and grandchildren will miss your very presence in their lives. But we know you are not far away, and your spirit will always be with us all. I love you, Mel. Lorraine Bitter
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In loving memory of our sweet cousin ❤️
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Dear Milly, what a very sad and difficult time , I am so sorry for your losses.
Hopefully the love from those around you, will help you through the coming days. Love Jude
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San Diego, CA, USA
Abbi and Kimball’s wedding
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Friends Forever!!❤️🥰❤️
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I've loved Mel for 50 years. I count myself very blessed to have loved and been loved by this amazing girl. I dont know how to adequately express how much I admire her and how much she means to me. I know she is shining brightly from above. I will always remember her with joy and will never forget her infectious laugh! Can't you all hear it? Love you to pieces Mel.❤️ - Carrie
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She never had a bad day! She was always happy and upbeat! ❤️❤️
In response to "What made Melinda different from most people you know?"
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I met Melinda through Charles Sutherland and his beautiful daughter Nancy. Melinda was at the temple with our ‘Fri night gang’ for sealings with Charles. The sec I met her I felt like I had known her for 5,000 yrs. Instant connection! She has been a radiant light in my life since. Her smile and that gorgeous fuchsia lipstick lit up the room! I knew we’d be always be close! She just drew people in with her light. 💡 The last words we said to each other were “I love you.” 🥰 I will think of her every single day as long as I live. That’s the kind of angelic impression she’s left on my life. I love you Melinda!
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Melinda was and remains a wonderful and beautiful person, always a positive, uplifting, loving, and caring soul. I valued her example and friendship over the years!
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So sorry for your loss, may her beautiful family and grandchildren give you peace and strength in the months a years to come. Sending our deepest sympathies, Melissa & Doug
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Melinda was the very essence of charity. Her compassion and love for everyone she chose to be friends with was unparalleled. She led by example and made everyone that participated in her pet project feel like they owned their part of it. She was everyone's cheerleader and in doing all of these things, the love we all felt for her was heartfelt. Her temporary departure from her children, family and friends leaves a large void in all of our lives. But her memory and example will live on in each of the lives she so willingly touched.
In response to "What always reminds you of Melinda?"
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I have known Melinda for many years. Our children were good friends in middle school and high school and her sons are wonderful men! I have such fond memories of my Smith family associations! Melinda and I reconnected about 5 years ago when I moved to the Newport Beach stake and we worked in young women’s together…again! My heart aches for your family. She loved you dearly and was so proud of all of you! The Preece family sends you their love!
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