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Melissa Grey Gist was born on August 23, 1961, in Crescent City, California, and passed away on January 19, 2026, in San Francisco, California. She graduated from Del Norte High School in 1979 and from College of the Redwoods in 1986.

In 1987, Melissa married the love of her life, Wade Gist, in Reno, Nevada. They welcomed their daughter Haley later that year, followed by their daughter Kaitlin in 1991. Melissa loved her family with …

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Your ready smile will never be forgotten.

You made a real difference in so many lives.❤️

Gone way too soon, remembered fo…

Your ready smile will never be forgotten.

You made a real difference in so many lives.❤️

Gone way too…

Your ready smile will never be forgotten.

You made a real differe…

So many memories to share of this very dear friend of daughters…loved her and will miss her.

Condolences to Wade , daugh…

So many memories to share of this very dear friend of daughters…loved her and will miss her.

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So many memories to share of this very dear friend of daughters……

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Born

August 23rd, 1961
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Passed away

January 19th, 2026
Crescent City, CA

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