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Samantha Lee Melanson

Foothill Ranch, CA
December 4, 2001 - July 3, 2021
Dec 4, 2001 - Jul 3, 2021
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2016, Tesoro High School, Tesoro Creek Road, CA, USA
Bringing her smoothies during lunch her freshman year of HS. I wish I did this more.
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Sam and I at the beach. It’s hard to remember a weekend growing up without her.
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Sam was a sweet, gentle and kind-hearted young lady. So many great memories over the years. Our hearts are broken for you Kim, Rick and Ken. Praying for you all 🙏🏼 ❤️
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Beltran’s Camping with Sam
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Kim & Rick so sorry for you loss.
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Love all of these photos so much!! Sam is amazing and has the most incredible parents, brother, fiancé, and family and none of that changes! She is courage and kindness and sassy-ness and laughter with the radio way up! Celebrating all she is with you while praying for comfort and peace and smiles in the midst of tears. So much love for you all❤️
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Even though I didn't personally knew Samantha, I knew she was very much loved. Rick would always share stories about his kids and his love and pride for them would always show. Rick and Kim, may you find comfort and peace in the memories and experiences you both created for Samantha.
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Sam & Ken - Bruh!
2020, Austin, TX, USA
Sam & Ken - Bruh!
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Sam & Ethan - So much LOV…
2021, College Station, TX, USA
Sam & Ethan - So much LOVE and CARING!
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2021, College Station, TX, USA
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2020, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, CA, USA
Sam, Duke and foster kitties - So much LOVE
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2020, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, CA, USA
Starbucks run during COVID-19 with mom
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Mom’s BEST friend
2020, Irvine, CA, USA
Mom’s BEST friend
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2020, College Station, TX, USA
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2020, Arizona, USA
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2021, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Sedona, AZ, USA
Helicopter ride above Sedona - Ken and Sam
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Tesoro High School, Tesoro Creek Road, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA
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We are so profoundly sorry for your loss. Sam was loved by The Shea Center's staff and volunteers. She was always first to offer to help. Delighted to work with the kids in our program, she enthusiastically worked with her summer campers and guiding their experience here at The Shea Center. She's been a bright light in our world and we are better for knowing her. We pray for you and your family as you navigate your grief.

You are most welcome any time here at Shea to come see what Sam loved so much about the "perfume" at Shea (as Sam called the wonderful smells of an equine facility) and healing that is this special place made all the more meaningful for Sam's loving presence here.

We miss her. We mourn with you.

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