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W Mark Day
April 25, 2021
For many years, Melva worked with my cousin, Dennis G. Day, DDS. His eldest son, Craig, lives in nearby, and we recently were driving together, when Craig mentioned how Melva was really like a member of the Day family when he was growing up. I said the same thing, as she first cleaned my teeth when I was 11 years old, and for many years after. We had continuing contact with Melva long after my cousin passed in 1982. She was always a wonderful friend and was always doing something kind and thoughtful. She is missed now and will be always.
Sally Wright
May 11, 2017
We are so sorry to hear about Melva's passing. I had noticed it was her birthday yesterday. Not that I thought I would find her obituary today. I am so sorry. We had many so many wonderful conversations over the years, some only last winter. She was an amazing person. May she rest in peace.
May 5, 2017
I have fond memories of Melva on our RDH trip to China many years ago. Her constant smile and her friendly demeanor was so welcomed so many miles from home. RIP Melva.
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Kocenda Murray
Brian Day
May 4, 2017
Melva was a very dear friend to my father, Dennis Day, and to our entire family. We are deeply saddened by her passing and are keeping the Baxter family in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Elizabeth Day
May 2, 2017
Melva was like family to the Days, and even more so after the passing of Dr. Dennis Day, DDS, her long-time employer. Even so, we only knew but half of the many ways she found to serve her community, profession and friends. We will miss Melva very much! We were blessed to have known her.
Janet Cook
May 2, 2017
Thank you for being such a wonderful role model.
Your kindness surrounded you, and your smile was generous. Good memories of MDHA meetings. Peace to your family.
Don & Jan Baxter
May 1, 2017
David & Karen,
Your Mom was a very kind and generous soul and will be missed greatly by all of us that have had the pleasure of knowing her. May you and Karen cherish her memory and remember all the Love and Devotion she provided to you. We will miss her and are sending you our deepest condolences.
Your Brother
Don & Jan Baxter
Kayla Lumbert (Mutch)
May 1, 2017
Aunt Melva was by far the best! It didnt matter that she lived in Lansing when me and my sister were younger she would drive all the way to watch our ball games, or tractor pulls! She loved her family and we loved her so! We will miss you so very much Aunt Melva! Rest in peace. Fly high our sweet angel! Enjoy reuniting with all the family:) We love you!
Rosalyn Olson
April 30, 2017
Such a dear and caring heart, always kind, always soft spoken and unassuming, but always a strong mentor and supportive. She will be missed.
Cathy Berard
April 30, 2017
Melva was my room-mate on our trip to China in the early 1980's. One of my memories of that trip- she was so creative, she used her little piece of luggage (some of you may remember makeup cases!) as a foot stool on all the train excursions, What a marvelous and creative woman she was! She will be missed!
Bob and JoDee Carlson
April 30, 2017
May she Rest In Peace - sincere sympathy Dave and Karen. I will always remember meeting her on Christmas Eve - she had so many interesting stories - and loved her gift of Scottish shortbread - my favorite.
Sam Hussein
April 30, 2017
To David and Karen:
Very sorry for your loss of a wonderful mother.
My sincere condolences.
May her soul be resting in peace.
Tara Clem keenan
April 30, 2017
Rest in peace i always enjoyed you when i went to the dentist she was my parents mine and my children's hygienist.
Pamela Zarkowski
April 30, 2017
I have so many wonderful memories of Melva and her devotion to her patients, her colleagues and MDHA. It was always a joy to see her at a meeting or receive a note from her at Christmas with one of her exceptional photographs. I will miss her as will the profession. Blessings to her and may she rest in peace, no doubt she is teaching folks in heaven about the importance of oral health.
Teres Robins
April 30, 2017
My sincere condolences to Melva's family on the loss of a lovely dedicated woman. My sympathy to all dental hygienists, especially Michigan, who have lost a fabulous role model and mentor. We can only strive to reach Melva's level of caring. A loss to all, but many great memories. Thank you, Melva.
Jane Reagan
April 30, 2017
The dental hygiene family in Michigan and beyond has lost a legend. David and Karen, may you be comforted with the knowledge that Melva's gentle style impacted thousands of patients, friends and colleagues in such a positive way.
April 30, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of Melva's passing. . . but SUCH wonderful memories of this kind, devoted and fun Lady! As a Life Member of the Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association, I saw Melva quite often throughout each year when I still resided in Michigan . She will be missed. . . sooo many good memories and such a Lady for all of us to have as our mentor.
My thoughts are with the family. . . and all of "us" who will always remember her. . .
-- Sue (Pepperman-Glisch) Kirchner
Tampa, Florida
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