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Megan Mishork Obituary
Megan Sandra Mishork, 27, of Fairfield, passed away Sunday at Northbay Medical Center in Fairfield. She was born in Vallejo, CA.
Megan graduated from Mission Viejo High School and attended Cal State Fullerton, majoring in Drama. She worked at Anchor Blue for three years, retiring in 2008.
After diagnosis, Megan began her journey of awareness for ALS. She went to Washington to speak to Congressmen, and became involved with the ALS Association Orange County Chapter. Doing many speaking engagements to bring awareness, she was an Ambassador for the Young Faces of ALS, putting herself out there to let people know that this is no longer a "Grandpa Disease". She wrote a blog "Gimp Girl Adventures", putting humor to her daily struggle with this illness.
Preceded in death by her father, Jeff Mishork.
She leaves to cherish many treasured memories of her life: her boyfriend, Jason Hayward; her mother, Linda Mishork Bracciotti; her step-father, Paul Bracciotti; her sister, Nicole Bracciotti; her brother Michael Mishork; along with numerous grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., July 23, at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 1200 Tuolumne St., Vallejo, CA, 94591.
Contributions may be made to Young Faces of ALS, 215 First St., Cambridge, MA, 33761, ALS Guardian Angels, 33761 Limerick Lane, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675, Forbes Norris ALS Research Center, 2324 Sacramento, St., Suite 150, San Francisco, CA 94115.
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Memories and Condolences
for Megan Mishork
Shawn & Guita Mohebbi
September 30, 2011
Linda and Paul,
Words cannot describe our sorrow. You are in our prayers always! and for sure she is an angle looking down at us!!
Elona Meyer
August 10, 2011
I had the privilege of working with Megan When she was a student at Federal Terrace. She was a truly lovely person, bright and insightful. When she learned she had ALS, she was so courageous, an inspiration to all of us. She is greatly missed and will be forever in our hearts.
David Wilkins
August 8, 2011
So sorry to hear of another Mishork felled by this disease. Each and all of them were blessed and deserving of our love and respect.
Krischelle
August 3, 2011
I miss you so much Megan. I know you are looking down at us now and no longer suffering. I will always remember your uplifting sense of humor and your kind spirit! You were blessed with the talent to make any cloudy day a bright one. God be with you till we meet again, Friend!
July 31, 2011
So sorry to hear of another Mishork family member with this Familail ALS. I went to St. Jeromes's with Mary Mishork (Betti). I was VERY moved by the postings on Megan's blog! Isobel Wilkins (Hutchings).
July 30, 2011
May your happy memories of your daughter carry you through this so very difficut time. Elizabeth Hartman...the customer who always buys only one yellow rose.
July 30, 2011
May your happy memories of your daughter carry you though this very difficult time. Peace be with you...Elizabeth Hartman...the customer who always buys only one yellow rose.
July 29, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Linda. A customer Phyllis Clark
Susan Carkin
July 24, 2011
Dear Linda,The service mass was just wonderful to say the least.I was very touched by your daughters bravery and drive for LIFE!!!My heart is and was overwhelmed!!!!It was my honor be there for you and your Family.I believe that The Lord needed Megan home,may she rest in the arms of Jesus=)I will keep Megan in my prayers.All my Love,Susan
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