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for Melody Oakley
Thomas French
November 3, 2021
She was my son Jeremiah's Physical Therapist here in St Louis, I guess back in the 1980's, Jeremiah has Cerebral Palsy, Melody taught him to crawl, sit, stand up, how to put on his coat. I cannot express my deepest sympathy for her family, she was a wonderful woman who helped my son become the person he is today, The world was better because of her.
July 24, 2011
Greg, Theresa, and Matt----So shocked and saddened to hear of Melody's passing. I worked with Melody at Evergreen Schools and heard Melody speak of you all lovingly. She was such a special lady. My prayers are with you all.
Charlie Moore
January 8, 2011
When I think of my college days, I always think of Melody; and when I think of Melody, I can't help but smile. As a professional firefighter, I remember how thrilled she was to tell me she was a volunteer firefighter. I will never forget her handwritten cards at Christmas, and the good times and the laughter. I will miss you Meldoy.
Martha Michael
October 9, 2010
Melody was a very creative girl who could take the characters of our teachers, and create songs about them, make the bad times good times, and laugh at just about anything. She will always be remembered by her classmates as the one who had kept all the memories and photos, saddle shoes and tunics, and stories. That had begun in high school with her yearbook production years. She was a dedicated athlete and a true friend who spent hours handwriting letters to each of us at Christmas time each year...long after email came on the scene.
When we were young I can recount numerous times when we were in cahoots over devising some scheme or other at CSG and I will always remember her as one of my closest pals. She was an incredible person, and I am a much better person for having known her and the light she could shine.
Theresa with my kids in 1999
Stephanie Burchfield
September 30, 2010
Melody's memory will live on for all of us who were lucky to have called her friend, family, teacher... Thanks to all of you who have expressed your thoughts and memories. Melody truly was a special person who touched so many lives from her childhood days in Ohio to her adult life in Washington. I was lucky to have known Melody at CSG, where we played together on the field hockey team. Melody was just one of those girls who was nice to everyone and fun to be with, even if you weren't in the same "group." So, I was thrilled to learn, some 20 years later, that Melody lived in the greater Portland area. Maybe it's the CSG connection that bonds so many of us for life, or maybe it's the same for anyone who reconnects with childhood friends, but getting to know Melody as an adult was easy and enriched my life. I enjoyed the special times when we got our young children together for Zoolights or pony rides at the Grotto. Wish I could have helped more during her battles with cancer, but please know that she was much loved and admired, and she will be missed.
Kyle Mabry
September 28, 2010
Ive known Melody since I was 6 months old. I met her while I was attending vancouvers childrens therapy. She has been my pt therapist throughout my entire life at school and at home. Every chirstmas she would make me a plate of goodies and a christmas ordament with her name on it and the year. Every year those ordaments hang on our christmas tree. Melody will be truly missed and every christmas we she will be in our thoughts and prayers. She was a great pt therapist and a good person.
Love,
Kyle Mabry and Shawna (kyles mom)
Kyle Mabry
September 28, 2010
Ive know Melody since I was 6 months old. I met her while I was attending vancouvers childrens therapy. She has been my pt therapist throughout my entire life, at school and at home. One thing I will never forget is every year at christmas time she would make me a plate of goodies and an ordament with her name and the year on it, and every year they hang on our christmas tree. Every christmas she will be in my thoughts and prayers. u will be missed.
Love Kyle Mabry and Shawna (Kyles mom)
Susie Bauer
September 28, 2010
Thanks, Melody, for all the laughs and happy memories! Only regret that we didn't live closer when we were young working professionals or when our kids were growing up. That doesn't diminish any of the clear memories I have of the kooky and wonderful high school times together. She was probably the best-loved member of our high school class!
Terry Cole
September 25, 2010
Melody was such a blessing to our special little Corey and a delight to our family. She visited us at home for Corey's PT ...and beyond that, was a friend to me. Oh how I remember her delight in her family!!! I am so sorry for your loss..
Terry Cole
September 25, 2010
Melody was such a blessing to our little Corey---visiting us each week for his PT sessions at home. I remember her great joy as her children arrived, and how much she cherished her family. We were so glad to have had her in our lives!!!
Jeanne Englund
September 14, 2010
Melody was a most caring, compassionate, & dedicated therapist as I worked with her in Evergreen School District several years ago. The students and staff will miss her creative therapy skills. Sending thoughts and prayers to her family.
Judy Stewart
September 11, 2010
Melody will always be remembered as a true friend and mentor to me. She was a compassionate therapist and will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to have known her. I hope there is chocolate waiting for her in heaven.
Laurinda Morris, DVM
September 10, 2010
Melody was my very best friend growing up in our early years in the Berwick neighborhood. She taught me to climb her chainlink fence and we spent many hours playing "horses" with our collections in each other's basements. We certainly lost track of each other after she left public school to attend CSG and I moved "to the country" to get a REAL horse. I have thought about her often over the years and wondered how she was. I am deeply saddened to hear of her untimely passing but happy to hear that she had a wonderful life and family in a beautiful area of the country. I know she will be greatly missed and my thoughts are with everyone in the family.
Linda Ball
September 9, 2010
Melody was a fabulous addition to the Evergreen School district's motor team and we were so sad when she needed to take medical leave, and then found out her diagnosis. We will so miss her. She was loved by many students and staff and will be missed by us all. Thank you for sharing her with us. Know that many of us here are thinking about you hoping you know how much we cared about Melody. She touched so many lives for good.
Jeff Carroll
September 9, 2010
Greg, Herb, Catty and Mark: So sorry to hear of Melody's passing.My brother and I remember her from swimming at Walnut Hills. Our mother was Janis Carroll. Even as a young girl, Melody was always so vivacious and kind. May the Lord comfort you all in your sorrow. We will be praying for you.
Jeff Carroll
September 9, 2010
Herb, Catty, and Mark: So sorry to read of Melody's passing. We knew you all from Walnut Hills where we went swimming together. My mother was Janis Carroll. Melody was a wonderful, vivacious, and kind young lady, even as a little girl.I have always wondered what happened to your family. May the Lord comfort you in this difficult time. We will be praying for you. Sincerely-Jeff Carroll
Jan Manske
September 8, 2010
Melody,
Your gentle manner as a physical therapist has lessened the burden of disability for numerous young children. You are loved, and will be remembered by many.
Jackie Benjamin
September 8, 2010
Sorry to hear about Melody's passing. As a former teacher of one of her children, I have fond memories of her and the rest of the family. You are in my thoughts.
September 8, 2010
Greg, Theresa, and Matt,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Matt, I don't know if you remember me or not, but I worked with you at Lewisville Middle School in Mrs. Schile's classroom.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My heart goes out to you.
Laura Perkins
Monty & Judy Tuominen
September 8, 2010
Greg and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Margie Kircher
September 8, 2010
So very sorry to hear the news of Melody's passing. I worked with her at Evergreen School District and will miss her. Peace be with each who loved her.
John Polos
September 8, 2010
Greg, So sorry to hear about Melody. Marla and I always appreciated the help both of you provided to Boy Scout Troop 475. You were always there, helping with special needs kids. Marla and I will be out of town in October, so will not make the memorial. Let us know if there is anything we can do. This is right up there in our hearts, like the untimley loss of scout Jory Lohnes. John Polos, Venture Crew 492 advisor & former scoutmaster Troop 475; Marla Polos, Committee Member Troop 475
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