Marilyn entered into rest October 14, 2021 into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. She was surrounded by her 5 children and family as Jesus received her loving soul. She succumbed to cancer after a year battle, she was a fighter and fought fearlessly.
Marilyn was preceded in death by both her parents, Paul and Mary Cotter; her husband, Gary Melaas; sister, Barbara Cotter; and son-in-law, Emigdio Burciaga. She is survived by her 5 children, Tamara Melaas, Rebecca Turner (Paul), Timothy Melaas, Dennis Melaas, and William Melaas (Lori); her best friend of 50 years Mary Barton; her 12 grandchildren, Dominick Melaas, Katrina Crist (Jacob), Amanda Brown (Skyler), Shannon Kelsey, Jason Butrum, Krystal Melaas, Kamren Kissee, Austin Butrum (Nicole), Bryce Melaas, and Eric Melaas. She has 11 great-grandchildren, Kaden, Haylee, Landen, Jaylee, Kara, Beau, Arianna, Remi, Jace, Dena and Sam.
She was loved as she loved, she is gone from our sight, but will forever live in our hearts. Until we see you again Mom, never forget “We love you”!
We would like to thank Hospice of Spokane for all their wonderful care. Services will be held at Hennessey Valley Funeral Home, Friday, October 22, Viewing at 9:30 a.m., Service at 10:30, and Graveside at 12:30 p.m. at Pines Cemetery.
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