Saddest News - Melonie Schollmeyer
I don't even know how to write this. We are all so very sad. Melonie Schollmeyer, a vibrant woman, our relative and friend, became suddenly ill over the weekend and passed away.
Details at this point are sketchy. **(The following is updated info as of noon Monday)**
Melonie's children, Brittany and Robert, just had their Confirmation on Saturday evening. Melonie was not feeling well enough to attend, and stayed at home with flu-like symptoms. Afterward the children, Mary, and Cheryl all visited with Mel before going taking the children to spend the night with Tom. The next day Cheryl and Mary could not raise Melonie by telephone and so asked Tom to go see how she was doing. He did so (thankfully the children stayed in the car) and found Melonie had passed away in the bedroom.
The Medical Examiner's Office is doing an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Mary Wroten, Mel's mom, and her sister Cheryl Wroten, are understandably still in somewhat of a shock today. I am on my way to Cheryl's now and then we will go to Mary's house. The funeral won't be able to be planned till after the M.E.'s Office releases Melonie (Wednesday afternoon), but as soon as I have any info for you I will post it here. If you want to send cards, the addresses are:
Cheryl Wroten
11116 W Mystic Sadie Dr
Surprise AZ 85374
11116 W Mystic Sadie Dr
Surprise AZ 85374
and
Mary Wroten
902 Oraibi Dr
Phoenix AZ 85027
902 Oraibi Dr
Phoenix AZ 85027
The children are in the care of their dad but they will receive any messages you send to Cheryl or Mary. I know Mary and Cheryl as well as the children will appreciate your prayers and thoughts through this most difficult time. They have us, their family, to lean on, and we are all here for them, whether we are in Illinois, Arizona, or elsewhere.
Melonie, we love you and we will always miss you.
Comments
Donna and Diane
Susan
Like Susan, we are still in shock. It just can't be -- there must be some terrible mistake. It is unbelievable that the incredibly thoughtful woman, who was so supportive during our Dad's final days and who opened her home to us after Dad's funeral -- is gone.I'm sitting here going over my meager stock of memories -- her lovely home, the family letters she sent out, the scrap books she showed us, pictures of the twins, wishing I had known her better. She will be so sorely missed, both by you who were her closest family, and those of us from farther away. May her memory be for a blessing.
Sherine Sawyer
Dina Wakley
Regina Wright
Donna
Saying that we were totally stunned would be an understatement when we heard about Mel. We are just very grateful that we all got together this past summer.
Please know that we are thinking about you all and you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Gary, Gina, Kylie & Eddy Koenig
I met Melonie at first through Fly Lady. We had a local group here and we met for lunch after "talking" online for a while. Then I started attending the Stamp Workshop monthly for a few years.
Melonie was a good friend. She had patience, she loved her children so much, was such a good mom. We talked in person or online at least once a week and many times more than that. I am so happy I met Melonie although our friendship ended I will cherish the memories I have of her and her children.
I am devastated by this and miss Melonie very much.
I would love to keep in touch with the card class buddies-Lisa, Toni, Ellen and Jenny. Please call me at 480-585-3058 or email me at mkleminski@cox.net
God Bless all of you!
Please know your sister Girl Scouts are here for you. My whole troop cried at our meeting last night, then we celebrated Mrs. Melonie's life with cake and sparkling cider.
From my poem "The Secret of Life" - "The secret of death is not the life you missed, but the life you love."
--Hayleigh Troop 009
I've never met anyone who shared her love for life as much as Melonie. She brought smiles and happiness to every life she touched.
Jen Anderson - Leader 009
Please know your sister Girl Scouts are here for you. My whole troop cried at our meeting last night, then we celebrated Mrs. Melonie's life with cake and sparkling cider.
From my poem "The Secret of Life" - "The secret of death is not the life you missed, but the life you love."
--Hayleigh Troop 009
I've never met anyone who shared her love for life as much as Melonie. She brought smiles and happiness to every life she touched.
Jen Anderson - Leader 009
Kim Elarth
I have a heavy heart for your loss. I truly enjoyed the time I got to spend with Melonie at Zuni elementary. I was Robert and Brittany orchestra teacher. During my time I was asked to supervise testing with Melonie. She was a pleasure, friendly and a joy to work with. Know my thoughts are with you...
Thomas Wray
aka guitartommy
Is there such & can someone let me know how to contribute?
JenAndersonAZ@cox.net
I can not tell Melonie's Family and friends how sorry I am. I hope that God is paying attention right now, because we all need his strength and love to help us get through.
Take care and God bless everyone...
Rebecca Urias
Blessings to all of her family and friends.
Forever in my heart,
Shanda
Diana Laulainen-Schein
Fellow Girl Scout Leader and Friend
We are all saddened over your passing. You were always a bright smile & kind voice. You will be missed.
The Gainey Ranch HQ Staff