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Personal note from Melissa's Family

Melissa—aka Mimi—was a model Matriarch of the family, she lived her life to the fullest and was the happiest person we all knew. Her passing is a tragic loss to the family, but we are all comforted knowing how many people love her, and how many people she loved. In true Mimi fashion the family wishes to come together to celebrate her life, the memories she helped create, and enjoy one another with good food and wine.

A celebration of Mimi’s life will be held in Auburn, CA on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 2pm - 5pm. For those who may not be able to come, we are planning (wi-fi permitting) on organizing a private video broadcast for people to participate and share their memories from afar.

We are requesting prompt RSVP for those who will attend in person by October 26 so a proper venue can be secured. Please RSVP via this website.

We will be compiling a photo book about Mimi’s life so we are requesting any photos, videos, and stories you have about Mimi. You can upload them on this website in the "share your memories" section below.

If you're looking for places to stay, there are plenty of great Airbnb's and VRBO's in the area for groups of people to rent. Please email or call if you need a second opinion on a reservation you are considering.

Obituary

Melissa Burbank McDowell Obituary
Written by Gwen Woltz
October 2018

Melissa June Burbank was born June 16, 1923 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Lila Grace McLaughlan and Roland Eleazer Burbank Jr. Along with her siblings, Elizabeth (Betty), Roland III (Bud), and Martha Ann (Polly), her childhood was filled with adventures in the forest, collecting pollywogs, playing in the sandbox, and playing games of Fireman Save my Child (with a 5lb bag of sugar). As a teenager …

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Memories & condolences

I remember being a young doctor and  a couple of times when with Melissa, this was not always good for her! Once on a t…
I remember being a young doctor and  a couple of times when with Melissa, this was not always good …
I remember being a young doctor and  a couple of times when with…
One of my favorite memories was when Mimi took me to Bolivia on an adventure with the Gesneriad Society. We ventured fr…
One of my favorite memories was when Mimi took me to Bolivia on an adventure with the Gesneriad Soc…
One of my favorite memories was when Mimi took me to Bolivia on …
Here's a link to the obituary that went into the Sarasota Tribune on November 11, 2018.

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Here's a link to the obituary that went into the Sarasota Tribune on November 11, 2018.

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Here's a link to the obituary that went into the Sarasota Tribun…

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Born

June 16th, 1923
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Passed away

October 15th, 2018
Auburn, CA

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