Melinda Dawn Moos Liesse, 39, of Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Circle and Billings, Montana, passed away unexpectedly of unknown causes Monday, June 5, 2017 in Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska. Her funeral arrangements are with Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston, ND. Friends may sign the on-line register and give their condolences at www.fulkersons.com
Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM (MST), Saturday, June 24, 2017 at First Lutheran Church in Circle, Mt. Pastor Wade Brinkopf will officiate. A private burial will take place at Vida Cemetery in Vida, Mt. Following the church service the family would like to invite friends and family to the Brockway Supper Club for fellowship and sharing of memories.
Melinda Dawn Moos was born in Circle, Montana on October 15, 1977 to Jim and Rachel Moos. Her older sister, Jennifer, welcomed her and treated her as a gift, and that indeed is what she was. From the beginning, Melinda was strong willed by going where she wanted and doing what she wanted.
Melinda grew up in the Brockway Community. Her family lived on the same farm as her grandparents Albert and Lillian Moos. All the Moos grandchildren came to visit at the farm and there were many adventures and a few misadventures when they were there.
The school at Brockway was open during Melinda’s first years of school. She made many lifelong friends there. When she was in the sixth grade, the Brockway School closed and the kids were all bused into Circle. Melinda remained a loyal Brockway Bullpup and often wore her green sox for ball games that she participated in as a Circle Wildcat. Melinda also attended high school in Circle. She loved sports and was lucky enough to be a player on volleyball and basketball teams that made it to state tournaments.
After graduating, Melinda attended college in Missoula for one year. MSU Billings was the next school she attended and graduate from there with a degree in education. She did her student teaching in Alaska then taught around Billings. Alaska called her back and in 2003, and with the help of her dad moved her up in Melinda’s red ranger and U-Haul. She had many jobs, besides teaching, all around the Anchorage area. It was there she met her friend and husband Kevin Liesse. They were married in November of 2015. They made their home in the Eagle River area along with Melinda’s faithful old dog, Daisy.
Melinda’s life was short, but she did a lot! She saw Europe, both coasts, Hawaii and Las Vegas. She did Mardi Gras and New Years at Times Square. She and Kevin went to Belize and saw much of Alaska together. Melinda had a great smile, laugh and made friends wherever she went. Melinda passed away unexpectedly of unknown causes on June 5, 2017 at home with her “sweet” husband Kevin beside her.
She is survived by her husband Kevin, her parents Jim and Rachel Moos, grandmother Delores Schillinger, sister Jennifer (Robert) Hogan and their children: Trevor, Tina & Travis. Melinda loved seeing the kids and kept up on all their activities. She is also survived by her in-laws: Uncle Art and Aunt Bonnie who were her Alaska family and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by grandparents Walter Schillinger and Albert and Lillian Moos. Melinda grew up next to Albert and Lillian and it broke her heart to lose them.
Jessica Bradley says
So sorry for the loss of Melinda. Prayers for the family. She will be missed and remembered by many!
Joyce Langemo Camper says
Jim and Rachel,
I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter, Melinda. Wish there was something that could easy the pain, I
do know she had two really great loving parents and a wonderful childhood.
Mary Kasten Grube says
So sad, Jim and Rachel. My prayers go up for you.
Irene Gackle says
Jim, Rachel and Jennifer : So sorry to hear about Melinda. May she rest in peace. May God be with you.
Robin Wolff says
Jim and Rachel, I’m so sorry to hear of the death of your daughter, Melinda. Our condolences to you and all your family.
Larry Bruce says
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of Melinda’s truly wonderful family. I have fond memories of covering her and her teams in high school.
Dave and Mary Jensen says
Jim, Rachel, and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this difficult time. Keep all the great memories you have close.
Diana & Floyd Yarger says
Kevin, Jim, Rachel, Jennifer & family…We are so sorry to hear of Melinda’s sudden & much to soon death. Melinda was a lovely girl with beautiful eyes, smile & hair. Casey always commented on her gorgeous hair & eyes. & also how compassionate Melinda was to her classmates. God Bless you all.
Judi, Kim, and David says
Jim, Rachel, and Jennifer…words fail me. Melinda was such a wonderful person. Many of my fondest memories of teaching involve her. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe Groh says
Jim,Rachel,Jennifer and Kevin I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Melinda’s passing please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers
Londa Salinas says
My thoughts and prayers are with y’all during this time.
Melinda was such a sweet girl!! I’m shocked by her passing. May God comfort y’all during this time
Lessa Sukut says
Sending hugs and prayers . May you always keep her memories close.
Mike and Lessa Sukut
Chanti says
Rachel, Jim, and family, so very sorry for your loss! Sending you love from our family to yours.
Paul Skyberg says
Jim, Rachel and family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ellen Hart says
I am so very sorry for your untimely loss. Will keep you in my prayers.
Ron and Robin says
So sorry to hear about your loss, we are hear for you if that helps in any way.
Patsy&Harvey Kuntz says
So sorry for your loss, we have a lot of good memories of Melinda, she was a good friend to our daughter Amber, they had many great times at school, Volleyball games, on there road trips. Our prayers are with you all. God has gotten another sweet one. Will keep you in our prayers.
Dean and Jan McCabe says
Please accept our condolences. We will be praying for God’s comfort for you all.
Patsy Loendorf Novack says
Jim & Rachel, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Kaylee (Kountz) Kleinsasser says
So sorry for the shocking loss of Melinda. My thoughts are prayer are with you all. Brockway Bullpup Forever!
Arlen And Alice Miller says
Jim and Rachel So very sorry to hear of your loss, Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marteen (Idland) Taylor says
I am so utterly shocked and saddened. My heart breaks for you all…fond memories of playing basketball and volleyball with her. In my head I can hear her laugh, and it makes me smile. Please know, Kevin, Jim, Rachel, and Jennifer, you are all in my prayers.
Marie Swecker and Molly Lloyd says
Our thoughts and prayers are for the family of Melinda. We have fond memories of her as a little girl when we played softball with Rachael.
Denise Strand Stambaugh says
To the Moos and Schillinger families.
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God’s arms.
Denise Strand Stambaugh
Wanda Bixby says
My prayers for you all on loss of your daughter May God put his loving arms around you and guide thru such a loss
Amy says
Me deepest heartfelt condolences to Jim, Rachel, Jennifer and Kevin, as well as her extended family and friends whose lives she enriched in the most genuine way. She was and will always be a shining star…never really far away…much love and my deepest regards and HOPE that your hearts find peace in the promise that this is not the end of things, just a temporary blip until we see her beautiful shining self once again.
Brian Hardy says
Jim, Rachel & family: Both mom (Doline Schlepp) and myself send our deepest sympathy from the Atlanta area. May God and faith get you through this difficult time. Many healing prayers for you all.
Cindy Stanton says
My sincerest sympathy for your loss. May your faith in God help give you comfort and peace during this time of unthinkable loss.
Nina Waller says
Our sincere sympathy. So terribly sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Nina and Howard Waller
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
Jim, Rachel, Jennifer and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter and sister. Thoughts and prayers go out to you in the days ahead. God Bless!
Glen and Teena Bollinger
russell Pederson says
Dear Family, so sorry for your loss, the world lost one of its brighter lights the moment Melinda passed. I’ll always remember her beautiful smileand her adventuresome spirit. Know that you’re entire family have been in my prayers since hearing of her passing and will be for the indefinite future as we all continue our walk in life cherishing our memories of Melinda.
Charles Kunesh says
Rachel, Jim and family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter, Melinda. Lori and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck + Lori Kunesh
Judy Hubing Nerud says
Jim and Rachael…my heart goes out to you at this very sad time in your lives. You are in my thoughts.
Dea Hostetler says
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Donahue says
Casey Yarger was an asshole as well.