Melanie M. Mattson

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Saint Paul Park, Minnesota

Melanie Mattson Obituary

Mattson, Melanie M. July 18, 1954 - June 27, 2008 Formerly of St. Paul Park Passed away at her home in Falls Church, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert. Survived by her mother, Kathleen Mattson of St. Paul Park; and her brothers, Leigh A. Mattson of Pasadena, Maryland, and Erik R. Mattson of River Falls, Wisconsin. Memorial Service at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park, on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 11AM. Visitation is at the funeral home from 10:30-11:00AM prior to the service. Memorials preferred to the Humane Society. 651-459-2875

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Published by Pioneer Press from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Melanie Mattson

6 Entries

Missie

July 5, 2023

Missie

July 5, 2023

I have photos from a storage locker I got at auction some years ago that I´m trying to find the family tied to them... they are beautiful and if it were my family I would want them back. Thanks and condolences

Robin (Schnagl) Dedeker

July 14, 2008

I was recently guided to read the obits and found that Melanie had passed away. An immediate image of her in high school came to mind. Although Melanie and I were not in the same grade, we often smiled and said "Hello" to one another. We were both intelligent young woman trying hard to stay on course in life. I then felt compelled to drag out my old high school yearbooks. It was there I found that Melanie had been voted "Most Likely to Succeed" by her 1972 classmates at Park High School. Not a surprise to me. A day later I found myself Googling her name. I wondered if she felt that she HAD "succeeded" in her life, and what she had done. There on the internet I found loving tributes to her, and I read several of her well-written blogs. And, though Melanie and I never did share more than a respectful "Hello", I certainly get the sense that she was a very successful person in her all too short life---She succeeded in touching others with her kindness, her grace, her wit and intelligence, and she never stopped being a strong female voice for Mankind.
To her brothers--Leigh (my former classmate), and Erik--I hope you always remember your sister with pride--and then burst out laughing as you remember her joy of humor. To her mother---I too know of the pain that comes with losing an adult child suddenly. The loss of my own son, Brady, has brought me to a deeper Faith, and a renewed appreciation for the moments in God's Universe that we are each allowed to connect with one another. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
A final thought--Wouldn't it be nice if someone gathered Melanie's favorite recipes into a published cookbook? The proceeds could be donated to research for the cure of pancreatis. Just a thought.

Paul Schulz

July 11, 2008

I met Melanie in 1982. I was a clarinet student attending UNC-G band camp the summer before my freshman year there. I remember her as an amazing bassoonist. Her performance of Raymond Gariglio’s “Pavane for an Angel” is memorable to this day (and was the reason I insisted the Mr. Gariglio let me perform the piece on the bass clarinet). After her performance, I overheard her tell Mr. Gariglio that her clothing had gotten stuck in one of her bassoon keys – she played the work standing – and that she’d get all of the notes the next time (she couldn’t have missed more than one or two)! And I remember her always joking around with the other UNC-G music faculty jokester, oboe professor Jim Prodan.

I returned to UNC-G after one summer (1984 or 1985) to find that she was no longer on faculty, a decision that did not sit well with us students. I always wondered what happened to her, but it was no surprise to learn that she had done so many interesting things with her life. I don’t know why I was thinking about her tonight, of all times, after so many years, but to Google her and discover that she had passed away recently – and that her funeral is tomorrow – was pretty unnerving. I had no idea that she was from the Twin Cities; I now live in Minneapolis. It is a true testament to her that someone like me, who knew her really very peripherally, would remember her after over 23 years. I am so sorry for your loss.

TXTN

July 11, 2008

What an amazing woman...because of her my family will always be prepared.

Jim Lunacek

July 10, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Melanie and I am so grateful to have known her, she was truly a kind and gentle person. Intellect, artistry, and humor were her strengths, and especially remembered will be the good times we had together. Please know that I am deeply saddened by her passing.

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