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Megan Meriwether Obituary
GREAT FALLS —Megan McKenna Meriwether, 18, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016.
Visitation is Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th Street South, Great Falls. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. The family has planned a balloon release and candlelight vigil that will be held at Gibson Park on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Megan was born on January 7, 1998 in Great Falls, Montana to Richard Meriwether and Donna Nelson of Cascade, Montana. She attended elementary and junior high school in Cascade and was a senior at Great Falls High School. She was a clarinet player in the Pep Band at Great Falls High School and she had a seat in the Symphonic Band. She also had an interest in journalism and worked on the student newspaper. She kept busy with school and work. Megan enjoyed her job at Albertson's on 10th Avenue South in Great Falls, where she was employed at the time of her passing. Megan was also making plans to attend college upon her anticipated graduation in 2017. She was interested in engineering.
Megan is survived by her parents, Rick and Donna; sister Melissa Meriwether of Cascade; grandmother Josephine Meriwether of Harrison, Michigan; grandparents Roger and Helga Smith of Pinckney, Michigan; aunt Jacqueline Joliff (Robert); uncles Kenneth Smith (Lori) and Michael Meriwether; and her cousins, Taylor, Shawntay, Robert, and Charlane, all of Michigan.
Megan will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was loved by many. She was independently-minded, kind, and trusting to a fault. She was a friend to all and she loved helping people.
Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.SchniderFuneralHome.com.
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Stephanie
October 3, 2016
I am deeply sorry to learn of the loss of your loved one. I know how devastating it is to lose someone whose life has barely begun. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May you find comfort in your memories and in the wonderful promise our God has made at John 11: 25,26
Cari Isakson
October 1, 2016
I'm so sorry about the loss of beautiful Megan. My family and I have fond memories of her playing at our house with our kids. Xoxo
October 1, 2016
May God loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time PSALMS 29:11
September 29, 2016
How very very sad God be with her family and let them find some comfort RIP
Wendlandt Gaby
September 29, 2016
I have no words ... R.I.P Megan...,you and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers
Kelly (Smith) and Chris Guarnieri
September 28, 2016
Our sympathy,
Kate Tomlinson
September 28, 2016
Your family at Albertsons already miss you more than words can say. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and we will make sure that justice is done. You were a beautiful young lady and a joy to work with. Rest easy now Meg!!
Ja'Lynn
September 27, 2016
Family and Friends of Megan Meriwether,
I am so sorry for your loss . I hope you find comfort during these difficult times. The Bible tells us in 2 Thessalonians 2:16 that God loves us and gives us "everlasting comfort." From this, we know that God will provide comfort for you.
You are in my thought and prayers.
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