Melanie J.Gifford

"Please accept our sincere condolences. We remember our many, many memories of our college days together.
Love from her Pi Phi roomies,
Becky, Diane, Mary and Peggy"

"Dear Paul, Marty, Mark and family...I was very sad to read about Melanie when we got back home. She always had a smile on her face when I would see her, and this brightened my day. She is in God's hands now, and that is a much better place to be...."

"Paul,

So sorry for your loss of Melanie.

Chuck Walz & Jackie Coco"

"Paul, Marty, Mark

So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Dave Shrader"

"Paul and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Melanie. She was such a fun-loving person. You have my deepest sympathy."

"Hi Paul. I'm saddened to learn of Melanie's passing. I remember her as a warm and friendly person during the years we were classmates. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Best,

Mic"

"Dear John and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Melanie. I have wonderful memories of how much fun we had in High School and how much she did for our class. I moved away and didn't keep in touch but I'm sure she kept your lives exciting and full of love. My thoughts and sympathies are with you at this difficult time.
Jacque"

"Paul and family....I was sorry to hear about Melanie. I have many great memories of her, and fun we had together. From our 1st meeting in grade school (age 9), through Jr. high and high school. Too many to count. I wish there had been the opportunity to continue our friendship, and know the woman.... Melanie. You're in my thoughts and prayers."

"I am very sorry to hear this, Melanie was taken too soon. Condolences to her family and friends."

"Mel always brought sunshine with her wherever she went. She was such an encouraging and supportive woman. She was loved and looked up to by many. She will be dearly missed but never forgotten."

"Paul and Marty,

Our prayers go out to your family during this difficult time."

"Paul and family....My deepest Sympathies to you all. My memory of riding and going to dinners with Melanie and you will always be close to my heart. You're in my thoughts and prayers."

"Melanie: A beautiful person inside and out. I am blessed to have known her and her loving, kind spirit. She will forever be remembered. God bless you all."

"Paul,
Condolences to you and the family. Words seem so inadequate at times of sadness. After reading the comments, its clear that Melanie, you and your family were special to a lot of folks and that Melanie touched the lives of many. I talk with my sister, Mary and she has shared wonderful memories of Melanie over the years. Blessings on you all. Sincerely, john ilgenfritz"

"Marty, Jenna, and Family,

We are thinking of you a lot this week. Very sorry to hear about your mother.

Take care and we'll see you soon.

Pat"

"So many find memories of my childhood include Melanie.
She was a tremendously kind hearted woman with an ability to make
so many of us feel special. May you rest in peace now.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, especially with Mark & Marty. May God be with all of you during this difficult time.

Love,

Michaela, Cassie & Ryan Boies"

"Marty, Mark and Paul,

I am sorry for your loss of a great lady. I pray you can find peace in this hard time knowing she will be with you and your families always.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Scott

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"Melanie was a treasure. We all appreciated her love for life and her vibrant spirit. That spirit and the positive memories will live on in our hearts forever. So happy she attended the Class of 67 Reunion last year ! She always shared that wonderful smile. She will be missed."

"I am so sorry to hear of Melanie's passing. I was actually going through pictures the other day, and found the one from the wedding where I was the flower girl. She was a beautiful lady. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all."

"I remember giving Paul and Melanie and their oldest son a tour of Midland's campus about 20 years ago. She was a very classy lady and you knew that she and Paul were meant for each other. Don't know the circumstances of her death but our friends in Fremont will undoubtedly let us know. Give my brother a big hug in heaven. Respectfully-Gregg Kupfer"

"Marty & Mark there is nothing I can say to make your loss any less painful. My deepest sympathies to both of you."

"Paul and family~

We are so very sorry to hear of Melanie's death. We remember her fondly from so many happy times at the lake.
Our prayers are with you at this sad time.

Sally Bekins, Cindy Bekins Anderson, Sandy Bekins Von Riesen, John Bekins and families"

"We are so sorry for your loss she was a great person and know she is now looking over all of you!"

"Melanie was a wonderful person. She loved her family so much. I always enjoyed our talks. She will be missed. My prayers to her family. May you find comfort in your memories of her love for each of you."

"Infectious laughter, a tremendous smile, and just a fun lady to be around... one of the first few ladies I was fortunate enough to meet, get to know, and ride with after I got my bike. God's grace and love to you, my friend, and condolences to your family."

"Melanie was one of my all time favorite persons growing up. So beautiful, so vivacious. I wanted to be like you when I grew up. You always listened and cared. I am lucky to have had such a good God Mother growing up. I pray you have found the peace and pure joy you sought on earth. I love you and miss your light."

"I will miss her and that smile that always lifted my spirits."