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Melinda Schmitt Obituary
Melinda L. Schmitt, 51, passed away Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, after a lengthy illness, with her family by her side.
Melinda was born Nov. 27, 1966, in Anchorage to Adolph "Duff" and Dian (Breshear) Schmitt. The youngest of five children (born four minutes after her twin), Melinda spent her youth living in Alaska and Kent, Washington. She graduated from Dimond High in 1985.
Melinda lived and worked in Auburn, Washington. She was employed by Scholastic Book Fairs for 17 years. She started in the warehouse, was promoted to head secretary and was awarded Regional Employee of the Year.
In 2014 Melinda returned to Alaska to be near family. Melinda had a "Heart for Hospice" and after attending Hospice Volunteer Training in 2015, became a regular and valued office volunteer. She loved garage sales, practical jokes, Pugs, the Broncos, cooking, coloring, and anything purple. Her greatest love was for her children, Joshua and Amanda. Her family would like her to be remembered for her contagious smile, bright eyes, tender heart and kind soul.
Melinda was preceded in death by her parents and step-father, Jim Schmitt.
She is survived by her children, Joshua Schmitt and Amanda Perry; twin sister, Monica Schmitt; sisters Reean (Dan) Pitts, and Kimberli Schmitt; and brother, Shawn Schmitt. She leaves behind nieces, Jenna (Rob) Wohead, Tracy (Jon) Woller, Nicole (Kyle) Witt, Brittany (Patrick) Huffman and Coral Suttle-Schmitt; nephews, Ashley Cameron and Cody MacDonald; great-nieces, Sarah, Jorie and Jaylynn Witt, Ellie Woller; great-nephews, Evyn Witt, Brayton Brewer-Cameron, Henry and Wesley Wohead and Alex Woller.
A Celebration of Life will be Sunday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sterling Senior Center, 34453 Sterling Highway. Memorial donations and cards can be sent in care of Monica Schmitt, 312 W. Bering Ave, Soldotna, AK 99669.
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Monica Schmitt
August 13, 2018
What a wonderful celebration of life for my sister Melinda on Sat. It rained and the sun came out at the same time leaving us with a big rainbow, Melinda was smiling down on us. My daughter Coral did an amazing job officiating the ceremony, so very proud of you and thankful for you stepping up on behave of the family ❤. I want to thank all the family and friends for attending, each and everyone one of you made it so very special, thank you for your love and support. RIP my beautiful twin.
Vonda Oswald
August 11, 2018
You will be greatly missed. Memories of you will live in my heart forever.
Toni Smith
March 22, 2018
With all my love you will be missed! To the family I send love and hugs. Love and light
March 21, 2018
Thank you for all the beautiful laughs and memories Mo. You will always be in my heart with that million dollar smile of yours on that gorgeous face. . I will be anxious to see on the other side. Leave the light on for me and the window ajar k? Cuz' when I get ghere, .. I'll sneek you out and you can show me around...love you forever. .
Rhonda Davis
March 12, 2018
You were always a kind wonderful woman. You will be greatly missed.
Dawn Decicio
March 11, 2018
Melinda,you will be missed by so many People.We had some good times. I still can't believe that you are gone.This isn't good bye.We will reunite again someday. I love you my Friend...
Ronnie Wyatt
March 11, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss.Melinda was a wonderful and loving person to all that knew her.loving dughter.sister .and mother.we grew up together elementary to her passing.lot of good memories.I'm gonna miss you Melinda until we meet again. Love Ronnie Wyatt
Monica Schmitt
March 11, 2018
Missing you always, remembering you forever. Your twin
March 11, 2018
Missing you always, remembering you forever. Your twin
Debbie Wilbur
March 11, 2018
You are with God now, I know this. All is surrounded by peace and love. God bless you and your family.
March 11, 2018
Missing you always, remembering you forever, Your twin ❤
Lee Coray-Ludden
February 28, 2018
I really miss her, her smile, her humor, just her...
February 27, 2018
I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort from the promise of seeing our loved ones again (1Thessalonians 4:13,14). My deepest sympathies go out to the family.
Toni Reitter
February 26, 2018
I was so very blessed to have gotten to know Melinda through her volunteering at Hospice. She was such a joy in the office. We "bonded" over our love of pugs, and I'm so thankful she got to meet and fall in love with my little pug Stitch. One of my fondest memories I will cherish of her is the day she snuck some yogurt to my dog, I came around the corner to find where my pup had gone and the look on Melinda's face was priceless (uh oh! busted!).
My prayers go out to Amanda and Joshua (she loved you both so fiercely, I could tell even in the short time I knew her), and to all of her family. *hugs*
February 26, 2018
Condolences. May your many wonderful memories of Ms. Melinda Schmitt warm your heart. May the God of creation comfort you during your time of grief (Genesis 1:1).
Jorge O"Hoyt
February 26, 2018
M E L I N D A: "M" is for all the good memories of Mel I hold so close and dear. "E" is for the eloquence she showed in times of despair and fear.. "L" is for her unconditional love she showed for you and me. "I" is for the inspiration she would share so open and freely. "N" is for her niceness, reflected in her smile so big and great. "D" is for her loving "double" - her twin sis, Monica, she would jokingly refer to as her "womb-mate". And
"A" is for AWESOME, to summarize my friend, knowing that the Good Lord's angels will lead us together again! I love you, Melinda.
With heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
Joshua Schmitt
February 25, 2018
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