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Melinda Wilson
1946 - 2024
Melinda Wilson
1946 - 2024
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BORN
1946
DIED
2024
Melinda Wilson Obituary
Melinda Wilson was a talent manager and the second wife of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, helping Wilson sever ties with his controversial psychologist and business partner, Eugene Landy.
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Gail Cooper
March 6, 2024
Melinda and I began our friendship 40 years ago selling cars together I was there when she met Brian she came in my office and said. Gail I love that man and I´m gonna marry him. And I said yeh sure you are get out of here and the rest is history
Kenny Tommassello
February 25, 2024
Melinda was a Saint. She was a wonderful person who always treated me great. I hope Brian's family can get through this and celebrate Melinda's life. She did more for Brian than anyone since the late 80s. My condolences go out to her family and the extended family. Love an Mercy.
Susan Nunes
February 23, 2024
Brian was so lucky to have Melinda in his life. The poor man can't catch a break at all. He had so many personal trials and so many tragedies. She came at the right time in his life to be the steadying force he needed. Rest in peace, Melinda.
Chris Fry
February 17, 2024
No words can say how grateful I am for Melinda taking care of Brian all those years. It took an exceptional woman to do that, and Melinda was that woman.
Brian, even though you don´t know me, I´ve always felt like you´re my "big brother" (I´ll be 76 in May). You´re my favorite musician and The Beach Boys have always been my favorite group.
Love and Mercy,
Chris Fry
Ft. Worth, Texas
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Ardee Ware
February 16, 2024
Brian,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your wife Melinda who was your rock. Bless you and your family in your grief.
A Ware
jane davis
February 12, 2024
I worked for Brother Records in Hollywood in the early 1970's and there wasn't a nicer family than Brian, Dennis, Carl. They would sometimes sit on the couch in my office/supply area and visit, very down to earth. Melinda saved this man and made him happy and cared for children who were not hers and Brian's until they adopted them and made them their own. Blessed be to all of you who grieve for this woman. She is still with you and love never dies.
Sincerely, Jane Davis
Steven Jones
February 10, 2024
Thanks Melinda for your love and support for Brian. You were sent from heaven for him.
May she rest in peace.
Mike Thomas
February 8, 2024
So sorry for your loss Brian and family.
Kathleen Bennett
February 3, 2024
I enjoyed seeing her appear at occasional appearances and the look of happiness on both of their faces She was a gift to Brian I wish love and mercy to his entire family
George Geller
February 2, 2024
I remember seeing Melinda at countless shows over the years, always in the audience, cheering the band on. Her unwavering love and support for Brian was the primary reason we have been so lucky over the past few decades to see performances that were mere dreams before she loved and nurtured his soul. Rest in Peace. You're an Angel now.
Janelle Almendis
February 1, 2024
May the God of all comfort be with you. Accept my condolences.
Diana Patton
January 31, 2024
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Duane V Dickey
January 31, 2024
She gave us Brian back, there was so much that he couldn't get out to his followers until Melinda came in to his life. We own her so much reverence, for so much more. RIP and LOVE and MERCY!
Aulenbacher Family
January 31, 2024
God bless the Wilson family in this time of sorrow.
Jen
January 31, 2024
my condolences to the family. And thank you, Melinda for being Brians rock.
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