Samantha Anne Melvin

Samantha Anne Melvin passed away peacefully in her parents arms at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. During that fleeting time she touched many lives and was loved by all who met her. Born a little over 12 weeks too early and weighing only 1 lbs, 12 oz, Samantha was born with a lot of dark hair and her own defining features. She had the opportunity to hear her father's strong voice and respond to her mother's loving gentle touch during her brief stay on earth. She was born at 7:18am on February 11, 2024, and passed away at 2:02 pm February 11, 2024. Samantha joins her grandfather, Daniel Melvin; her great-grandfather's, Frank VerHey and James Schmidt; and her great grandmother Beverly Peterson; and her great-grandparents John and Hazel Melvin, in Heaven; and sister, Ellie. She is survived by her mother Leah Melvin and father Jay Melvin; her grandparents RaeAnn and Chris Hibbing; Sharon and Thomas Weisensee, also many aunts, uncles, and cousins. The parents of Samantha would like to thank the NICU staff at Sanford Hospital for their effort and dedication. "Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart" https://gofund.me/f853fe04 Please see the Go Fund Me link to help with monument expenses for Samantha's family.