Melody Rogers Jungles took Heaven by storm on 5/27/2017! She was born 11/4/1960 in Great Falls, Montana to Ferne and Hiram Rogers. She grew up in Cut Bank. She loved to sew doll clothes and dress her little sister, Janna. Ferne worked in the local rest home and Melody often visited her there. Even at that young age, she loved people and was kind and compassionate. Her passion for helping others stayed with her all her life and eventually became her career. She went to college in Miles City. She loved learning and threatened to become a perpetual student, but there was no money in it.
She married Tracy Garfield in 1977 and became a mom with her first son, Tracy. Then in a few years Wally and Rusty were born. Melody embraced motherhood as well as her career in hospital and nursing care. She was loved by her family, co-workers and patients alike. She worked hard and was dedicated to raising her sons.
She married Darnell Jungles in 1988. Together they raised Wally and Rusty. Melody loved to fish and when the boys were young took them fishing and camping. Of course, sometimes the fun is the journey. On one particular trip while camping in Wyoming, Darnell’s truck wouldn’t start and he had to walk 10 miles to get help.
One of the great joys of her life was becoming a grandmother. She employed all her gifts. Sewing that she loved as a child was now a passion making Halloween costumes and cooking and celebrating family events and birthdays with great enthusiasm and style. Halloween was a favorite holiday, she was a master of disguise and her costumes were always “original”.
Melody entered into relationship with Brad Baumanm in 2010 and shared her last seven years with him. He was a light in her life. She loved gardening and had a “green thumb”. She loved flowers, and created a beautiful yard and environment, and was quite the decorator! She was a Christian and loved God. She studied the Word daily. She was a woman of words, writing poems her whole life. She played the clarinet as a child and never lost her love for music, looking to both melody and lyrics for the meaning they conveyed to the heart. She inspired her grandkids in music as well, teaching them to play Amazing Grace on her mother’s piano.
She was preceeded in death by everyone who died before her and is survived by everyone still remaining here, but especially her step father, John Whalen, step mother Lorri Rogers, brothers Karl Rogers and Chris Whalen, sister Debbie Greenwalt, son’s Walley and Rusty Jungles and their spouses and children.
Melody was a kind and gentle spirit full of love. She had many challenges in her life that no one should have to endure and she faced them with courage and fortitude. We will deeply miss her and pray for her soul.
Margot Wolff says
Walter, Rusty, and family, I am so sad to hear about her passing. Please call and let me know if there is anything I can do. She helped a lot of people and worked hard to see to the care and comfort of all her patients at the rest home. Just thinking back to the time we lived across the street from you all. I still have the doily she crocheted for me. I will miss her smiling face. May she find the peace and contentment that so eluded here on earth. Her pride in you boys will always remain. Prayers winging your way.
Martha Crandall says
My sympathy
Peggy Tiffany-Gieser says
To Melody’s family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I loved working with Melody. She was excellent at her job, She took such good care of her patients. I will miss her.
Linda Walker says
So sorry to hear this. Always such a happy woman.
Amanda malley says
Melody had a heart of gold, always big enough to love all of her residents. She was one of those aides that the nurses learned from. She took care of my great gram with patience and love. I will miss you Melody, you were very special to me and my family
Danikka Harrell says
I am so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful person. Thoughts and prayers are sent to her family. She will be greatly missed.
Miles Milligan says
She was a great Mom, smiled and did the best with what life sent her way. Many times we laughed at the boys and her husband. Life was not easy for her at times but she loved each day and looked forward to the next. We will all miss her and her smile!
Tim & Sandy Hatcher says
I will miss your smiling face. RIP.
Wendy S Ballance says
I’m so sorry to hear of Melody’s passing. She was a very special lady with a huge heart. Just recently we were visiting with each other all about our grandkids. Oh how she loved them. Melody will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts & prayers are with all of her family. Rest in peace Melody
Brandi Boggs says
Oh my gosh I’m so sorry about Melody’s passing, I didn’t even know. My prayers go out to all of you.
Marilyn mueller says
So sorry for your loss she will be greatly missed I worked with her at friendship villa ?
Laura Sevier says
To the family of Melody She was very good at her job of taking care of her patients at Friendship Villa She will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayer are with your family at this difficult time. May Melody Rest in Peace
Bernice Davis says
Wally, Rusty and family I’m very sorry to hear about your moms passing if you need anything please let me know . Sending prayers your way
Charlotte Miller says
Thank you Melody for the special care that you gave Dad during his time at Friendship Villa. You were one of his favorites, your kindness and caring will never be forgotten by our family.
Josephine Meidinger says
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss Melody was a very caring lady Prayers send your way
Lee Akers says
My heart is broken over the loss of s friend and sister in Christ.
Arlene Gieser says
To Melody ‘ s Family
I will forever treasure the time we would have either lunches or suppers are your house when I was going to college in 85-86 and then again in 88-89. Or I would just come over to visit. We list contact after I moved back to Glendive. Rusty I believe it was you who recognized me one day as I was getting out of my car in front of wood and goods. Your mom had just started getting in the vehicle when you asked if my name was Arlene. Melody stopped in her tracks and when I said yes why do you ask she didn’t even let you answer. I was in a bear hug before I knew it. Then I knew it was “mel” she was a wonderful mom, friend and a terrific woman. She had a heart of gold. Gold received another wonderful angel. I will miss the talks we used to have. Rest in peaceful Melody, one day we will see each other again. To Melody ‘s family cherish the memories you have. With all my love Melody- I will see you one day and then we can have those lunches or suppers.
Misty austin says
I am so sorry to hear of the loss. Melody had wonderful stories she was a writer at heart. I will miss her daily story and the stories of my father will be cherished.
Deb & Jeff Shaw says
Wally, Rusty and family, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our prayers our with you at this difficult time.
Dustin Dannen says
I wish I could have spent more time with her. She was like another mother to me. She was always there when I needed her. I know that she looking down on us today. I hope that we made her proud.
brigitte harms says
R.I.P My friend I sure will miss you. Prayers for the family and friends.
Ella Lacey (granddaughter) says
I think about you everyday grandma Melody. So much has happened that I wish I could tell you in person. Or see you with my own eyes, hug you and give you a kiss. I’m sorry I was too young to appreciate spending time with you. Do you remember the ring that was passed down to you then you passed it down to Sarah? Well, the night after Dominic’s celebration of life we went to Yellow-Stone Tavern. My brother and your grandson Deric and I, were playing games and enjoy each others company. Later, Sarah brought everyone together. She thanked everyone for traveling up to be there. Then I found myself put in the spotlight. I didn’t know how to feel that day. At that moment Sarah passed that ring down to me. She said you would have wanted me to have. Now off and on I wore the ring and Dominic’s ashes around my neck. I have a piece of both of you with me. I want you to know that I love you and miss you so much.
I don’t understand what you were going through right before your last breathe but I wish I knew. I pray you are watching over Dad, Aunt Debbie, Great grandpa John, Chris and his wife. Sarah and her girls, Deric, and me. We love you. <3 Thats it for now, Until I see you again.