Memories

I am the mother of Jami Tolman, a friend to Melissa. I only met Melissa once last year while she was taking her children into the school. Jami told me that day of her cancer and how much she loved … Continued

by Marilyn Burt I knew Melissa when she was a student in my class at Springville Junior High. Her face is still clear in my memory; I remember exactly where she sat in my class close to thirty years ago. … Continued

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

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

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

“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