Death date: Aug 13, 2012
Elizabeth Ann Melinder, 47, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her parents, Raymond and Emma Vaughan; her loving husband of 23 years, Robbie Melinder; d Read Obituary
I miss you friend. I came across letters we had written back and forth to each other while in Jr. High with our little code on it that only we knew. I found pictures of you on our bus days and vividly remember your new fur rabbit coat you got that I thought was absolutely beautiful and snuggly on you!!!
I won't ever forget you my friend and I look forward to seeing you someday!!
God watch over my angel friend!
Robbie,
Just learned of this and wanted to share our condolences with you and the girls. Elizabeth was such a joy to be around – always finding the positive, creative and exuberant, tactful, clever and charming. It was my great privilege to work with her on the church dramas – sharing the creative spark and building something together that had the opportunity to give folks insight into the glory of God. Her friendship was such a blessing. Keeping you and the girls in prayer.
I feel fortunate to have known Elizabeth! I will always remember her sincere testimony at NHC women’s retreat; the conversation we shared at SBC when we spent the church hour in our bible study room talking, crying, praying with one another; and the generous recommendation she wrote for me for seminary and her encouragement along the way. I share in your sadness and also in your hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).
-Kelly Anaya
It was my pleasure to work with Elizabeth. I once told her that my nickname for her was Maggie. I explained that she was a true example of a steel magnolia. I will truly miss my beautiful flower of a friend and and a solid steel leader.
Please accept our condolances for the lose of Elizabeth. We are so sorry for all the family. This is a hard time for all of you and we will keep you in our prayers.
Elizabeth was loved by her family at St Luke’s hospital. She was a kind and strong leader to her staff, a wonderful peer to those who worked with her, and a strong patient care advocate. We will miss her.
Robbie, Katie, Laura, and Shelby,
I was saddened to hear of Elizabeth’s passing. Robbie all the email updates have been great over the years. And although I haven’t seen you guys in a while, I loved the time working with Elizabeth at the church and then the time I spent picking up you girls from school several years ago. Elizabeth was a wonderful lady, mom and wife. I pray that God’s love surrounds you during this time of sorrow and strengthens you and lifts you up.
Love, Stephanie & Kennedy Leyva
I knew Elizabeth professionally. She was always kind, friendly and so helpful whenever you needed her. Elizabeth was such an inspiration and I admired her positive attitude inspite of her being sick and the amazing way she continued with her job. No one ever knew she was fighting such a big battle. She was extremely pleasant so much so that I sometimes forgot that she was even sick. My heart goes out to you all and I am praying that God comforts and gives you peace during this time.
Melinder Family,
Elizabeth was an amazing woman, with incredible grace, strength and faith. The love she had for her family and friends was always evident. Her time with us was far too brief, but she lived every second she was given to the fullest and got it right! We are so blessed and are better people for having known her. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything for you now or in the future.
With all our love, Marc and Vaniesa Davis
Robbie, Katie, Laura & Shelby: We were so sorry to learn of Elizabeth’s passing. She had been fighting this illness for 3 1/2 years. But never once did we hear her complain–she would just continue to keep us informed of the next stage of treatment.
She was a beautiful, kind and very spiritual person and one which we thank God every day we were fortunate enough to know and love. We never saw her when she didn’t have that beautiful smile on her face and happiness in those gorgeous eyes.
She loved you all with every fiber of her being. ELizabeth was an angel on earth and now one in Heaven. She will be a hard act to follow. I can just see her now organizing Heaven to its fullest potential!
Words are hard to express at a difficult time like this, but please know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, and we ask that God grant you the peace and understanding as only He can give to get you through this difficult time. Elizabeth will live on in your memories and will be there as your Guardian Angel in spirit.
May God bless you and keep you close to his Heart for now and evermore.
Our love always,
Meta and Lowell Kirby
