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1924
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2023
Persis Melehes Obituary
1924-2023
Murray, UT -Persis moved on from this life on 9-6-2023 at the age of 99. Born 6-3-1924, her personal strength and unwavering commitment to her children will always be cherished and remembered. Unafraid to break any mold, she lit up many a room with her feisty and fun loving antics. She donated her body to U of U. "Don't Worry, Be Happy"
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Wendi McFadden
October 4, 2023
Persis was our mascot every year in Wendover for the derby, for many, many, years. We will miss your funny antics and your great sense of humor. The Kentucky derby will not be the same without you. You will be missed. Till we meet again. We love you! Rick and Wendi
Melehes family
September 28, 2023
We all miss you mom❤
Colleen Allen
September 17, 2023
There are few people who can match Persis in tenacity. She was feisty and a character of the best sort! She was also fearless in life. I was privileged to share many adventures with her: trekking southern Utah and Canada, fishing Henry's Fork, golfing, camping, renovating an old homestead. Persis had the ability to look at a situation, assess it accurately and move forward to a solution. She was also like a sage in her ability to offer spot-on one-liners that benefited many people. I credit her with being one of the greatest influences in my life. I will deeply miss her but as a kindred spirit she will be there in memory to inform the rest of my life. My sincere condolences and love to her children whom I hold in high regard.
With warmest thoughts, Colleen Allen
Colleen Allen
September 17, 2023
Lynndee Marin
September 17, 2023
For you, Persis and family, I neglected to put one of my favorite photos of you that amplifies what I have written. It's important to me that it accompanies what I said because "it says it all."
Love, Spud
Colleen Allen
September 16, 2023
Persis has been a wonderful part of my life in many ways, but most important I will always remember her fearlessness, honesty, and point-perfect comments to assess almost any situation or person. I miss you and am sustained by the memory of hundreds of unforgetable outdoor activities for nearly 50 years. Thank you for your life lessons and love. Condolences to her remarkable children. They had a mother whose love never wained. All my respect for one of the best ones in my life. Love to you, Persis. ~Colleen Allen
Lynndee Marin
September 14, 2023
Persis had the soul of a Sage, a free adventurous spirit and a love for the outdoors. Her fearlessness was to be admired. Over the course of years we shared memorable camping, hiking and fishing trips in Idaho and Utah. I loved her feisty personality which at times could be challenging. She was personable always with people we met wherever we went. She loved a good life story and was a good listener. One thing that could be said is that she was not a wallflower. The stories she shared about her life were remarkable and harrowing. She had a very full and well lived life as far as I can tell. She was a good, close friend of mine from the first time we met and will be deeply missed. Love you P, Spud
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