Obituary of Margaret Melson

Margaret Melson August 3, 1941 ~ March 26, 2012 Margaret Melson, resident of Centralia, Washington, peacefully passed away on March 26, 2012, at the age of 70. Margaret was born in Los Angeles, California, eventually making her way to Placerville, California, and then on to Centralia, where she had lived since 1993. She is loved and greatly missed by her family and friends. Her warm and caring heart never knew a stranger. She was always quick to share her beautiful smile and infectious laughter. Margaret is survived by her daughters, Tammy Keliiwaiwaiole (Mario), Lee Ann Hamilton, and Joli Winsett; her brother, Jim Russell (Carolyn); her grandchildren, David McCain (Hope), Brandi McKenny (Brandon), Jennifer McCullough, Scott Mitchell, Andy Ableman, and Taylor Winsett; her great-grandchildren Mallory, Kassidy, Abby, Eli, and Ayden; and her granddogs, Keya Pet, Molly B, and Dawson Dog. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 1438 Oxford/Vienna Street, Centralia, WA, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will be a potluck, so please bring your favorite dishes to share. Please leave memories of Margaret or condolences for the family in the Guestbook below.