A Sweet Friendship

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by Marilee Bird Today, as I attended the celebration of Melissa’s life my heart was so touched by the comments from her family, her bishop and a general authority. Thank you all for sharing so much about Melissa and for … Continued

Always the Peacemaker

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by Mike Swendsen Laurie, What a great story that truly epitomizes the kind, thoughtful, loving person Melissa was! I have found myself reflecting a lot the last few days of how much fun we all had growing up next door to … Continued

One of My Many Choice Experiences

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by Janet Averret Melissa is married to my brother and became a dear friend over the 13 1/2 years I’ve known her. Marrying her was the best decision my brother could have made. She has added so much beauty, joy … Continued

The Gray Sweater

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“I guess so!” I use to say with an obvious bothered tone. My little sister Melissa, three years younger than I, always asked to borrow my clothes. I’d let her, but I wasn’t happy about it, and she knew it. … Continued

Melissa Black Jessop

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Melissa Black Jessop passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at the age of 44, in her home in Ogden. She was born November 19, 1969 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania to Karl Dean Black and Claudia Porter Black. She attended … Continued