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Melissa Ann Herbst M.D.

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Melissa Herbst Obituary

Melissa passed away January 10th, 2014 at her home in the presence of her father.
She was born February 24th, 1972 in Salt Lake City to Diana and John Herbst. She received her undergraduate degree from Rhodes College in Memphis and her MD from Louisiana State University Health Science in Shreveport. Melissa studied Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and received her fellowship training in perinatology at Cleveland Metropolitan. She practiced medicine in Salt Lake City for several years.
She was devoted to Arctic Dog Rescue and loved Ballet West. Melissa was a quiet but very caring person who was always willing to help.
She is survived by her father; brother John and his wife Kathy; nephew Matthew; and niece Marianne.
Preceded in death by her mother, Diana.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 18th at 12:00 Noon at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1505 White Pine Canyon Rd., Park City, UT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arctic Dog Rescue at www.arcticrescue.com, Ballet West at www.balletwest.org, or Huntsman Cancer Foundation, 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.starksfuneral.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Jan. 15, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Melissa Herbst

17 Entries

Virginie Hubka

February 6, 2014

I am sad to hear that Melissa passed away. I was a patient of her at the Maternal Center at St Marks, she was a great and friendly Doctor! My thoughts are with her family and her dogs.

Jennifer Millett

February 4, 2014

I had the pleasure of getting to know Melissa briefly before her passing. Her work, and the impact she had on our patients and us at CompHealth, will not be forgotten.

Maureen Suster

January 20, 2014

To Melissa's family, I am so saddened to hear of her passing. Melissa did her fellowship at MetroHealth at the same time I did my residency here. She was so kind, in particular at the time I lost my sister suddenly during my intern year. She hardly knew me at the time, yet came to my sister's funeral/burial.I know how much it means to have the support of even strangers during a difficult time, and hope that you are comforted by the words of the many people she touched from far away.

LeRoy Dierker

January 19, 2014

I am very saddened by the news of Melissa's passing. She was an excellent, caring physician with an inquisitive mind. While she was with us to learn and engage in research, she was most noted for her empathy and care for her patients. We walked out of our interview that morning of 9/11 and witness the attack together, making it the most memorable of all my interviews; but she was memorable all the more for her endearing qualities. It was a pleasure and an honor to have participated in her training.

Jill Curtis

January 17, 2014

Dr. Herbst took great care of me at Maternal Fetal Medicine. She was an excellent physician. I'm so sorry to hear about her passing. I hope you find comfort and peace at this difficult time.

January 17, 2014

To John, John Jr. and family:
We just heard about and are very saddened by the passing of Melissa. Our thoughts are with you all.

Joan and Rich Roberts
SaddleBrooke, AZ

Betty Wernberg

January 17, 2014

John and family, my heart aches for you! I have many fond memories of Melissa and Michelle playing together, from pre-school through grade school. They were best friends during those years. I'll always remember Melissa's sweet smile and tender heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.

Susie Cutler

January 17, 2014

When Melissa was on I knew I would have a great day. I will always miss you. I appreciate the courage that you showed through your struggles. As time goes on I will always remember this when I face my trials. You showed "grace under fire". love

Karen Mays

January 16, 2014

Melissa worked with me at Vancouver Clinic, in Vancouver Washington. She touched my life and we became friends. I will miss her terribly. She had an amazing bed side manner with our patients and as sick as she was she never let it get in the way. Her life was cut way to short. She will be in my memories forever.

Paula Hendryx

January 16, 2014

I am so saddened to hear of Melissa's passing.
I had the pleasure of working with her in Cleveland at MetroHealth.
She was a caring and wonderful person and provider to her patients. My prayers are with her family at this sad time.

Caryl Lecznar

January 16, 2014

Dr. Herbst, I am very sorry for your and your family's loss. I was Mel's secretary when she was in her Fellowship at MetroHealth Medical Cente in Cleveland. I remember the day that she came for her interview it was 9/11 and after the horrible acts on that day, she was unable to fly out and I had to scramble to find her a hotel. She was a very caring and kind person with a very big heart. I know she was very close to her mother and am comforted by the fact that they are now together (shopping no doubt). She will be truly missed by all who knew her and loved her.

Joanne Belfort

January 15, 2014

I am so very very sad to hear of the passing of Melissa. I got to know her when she joined the staff at St Marks's Hospital and was drawn to her quiet gentle manner. She graciously entertained us at her home and I will always remember her warmth and friendship. She fought her illness with such bravery and her passing leaves a huge void in the lives of her family, friends, and patients. She was a caring compassionate person, and I am very pleased to have known her. My deepest sympathy to her father and brother and extended family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

Tracy Karren

January 15, 2014

She will be missed. She was a loving and caring person and a great teacher. I worked with her at Maternal Fetal Medicine and I even tended the dogs. She was a great person.. My thoughts and prayers to her family .

Valerie Morton

January 15, 2014

Melissa is a great long time friend. She and I spent a lot of our younger years being Michael Jackson and Duran Duran groupies. She and I lost touch for a long time when she moved away to Louisiana, but I cherish our friendship from our earlier years. God be with you Melissa till we meet again!

virginia wilson

January 15, 2014

Melissa was a wounderful Doctor to work with. I'm really going to miss her. I use to do ballet poses while I was waiting for her to come out of a room and she would smile and giggle everytime she came out of the room. She will truely be missed.

From Virginia MA for MFM in Vancouver Wa. At The Vancouver Clinic.

Camille Bushman

January 15, 2014

We will always remember Melissa from her childhood days as a close neighbor and friend of our daughter Valerie. She spent a lot of time at our home and Valerie enjoyed being at the Herbst residence. So sorry for your loss, John. May you be comforted in knowing all the good Melissa did throughout her too brief time here. I truly believe she is now in the loving arms of her mother, Diana.

Regretfully, we will not be in town for Melissa's service but you and your family will be in our thoughts.

May God Bless!
Lynn and Camille Bushman

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