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Melinda Taplin Obituary
May 15, 1949 - April 8, 2015
An inveterate traveler, joyful dancer, and lover of life, Melinda Taplin began her journey to Heaven on April 8, 2015. In hand was the dance card she'd prepared for her first boogie with friends and family who had paved the way for her. When she departed this Earth, she left behind George Moniz, beloved husband of 23 years, her brothers, Stephen (Sylvia) and Bill (Sharon) Taplin and their children Adam (Antonia), Emily, Carolina, Drew and Alison, and her three grandnephews, Eddie, Alex and Ben Taplin. She also left behind her extended family of Taplins, Gaylords,, Kingslands, Monizes, Grays and Wights, and a cast of hundreds of friends. For more about Melinda's extraordinary life and information regarding the memorial tribute planned for June 14 in Alameda, please go to: http://memorial websites.legacy.com/melinda/Homepage.aspx.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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May 20, 2015
Melinda was a "bright" star in our class of 1967. Heartfelt sympathy to all her family and loved ones. Linda Voudy
Joe Schmidt
May 20, 2015
Melinda was a cherished co-worker and friend at EPA Region 9 in San Francisco. May she rest in peace.
May 19, 2015
My condolences to the family of Ms Taplin. May our caring God support you during this difficult time. 1 Peter 5 : 7
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