Melodye Jean Brewster

Melodye was born January 21st, 1954 to Donald and Glenna Scoby and was raised in Sabetha, KS. After their time in Sabetha, the family traveled throughout the US following Don's educational career and ultimately settled in Fargo, ND where they set up permanent roots.

Melodye graduated high school at Fargo North High where she was an accomplished cheerleader and active in many school activities. Melodye went on to receive her Bachelors' Degree from University of North Dakota, and ultimately received her Masters Degree from NDSU in Counseling - she was also a member of the NDSU cheerleading squad.

Melodye was always passionate about helping people - specifically children. She began her career in counseling working at the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center in Fargo, ND, and started several youth programs throughout her career. Melodye also pioneered the use of therapy dogs for children's counseling in the Moorhead Public Schools. Melodye was a counselor in both MN and ND elementary schools, but spent the majority of her career at Ellen Hopkins in Moorhead, MN where she ultimately retired.

Melodye was an incredibly passionate person in every aspect of her life - Tai Chi was one of those many passions. Melodye achieved Tai Chi Master status, and introduced Tai Chi to a range of students throughout her career (ages 6-100!). This lifelong passion resulted in friends Melodye carried throughout her life.

Melodye gave birth to her only child, Nicholas Robert Hansen, on May 23, 1979 and they were a winning team for life! Melodye was Nick's biggest cheerleader on and off the field... Nick's friends can still hear Melodye's voice echoing throughout the stands to this day!

In 2001, Melodye met the love of her life Kim Brewster, and they were married a year later on the 15th at Moorhead Country Club in Moorhead, MN. Kim and Mel were inseparable from that day forward and spent countless hours golfing, playing pickleball, dancing, cooking and gardening. Kim was now a member of her cheerleading squad! Kim and Mel spent the last 11 years as snowbirds in Mesa, AZ in the home where Don and Glenna also built a wonderful second life.

Melodye was an incredible grandmother who brought her joy, spirit, and zest for life to all of her granddaughters. Shopping, sleepovers, and cookies at 3:00 a.m. will always be remembered!

Ultimately Melodye was everyone's #1 cheerleader. Melodye was preceded in death by her mother Glenna Jean Scoby. She is survived by her Husband, Kim Brewster, father Donald Scoby, Son Nicholas Hansen (Heidi), granddaughters Reese, Olivia and Norrie Hansen, stepsons Josh, Jake (Caryn, Granddaughter Avrey).

There will be a celebration of life (open house) from 1 - 3 p.m. on Mel's birthday January 21, 2025 at the Silveridge RV Resort in Mesa, AZ.

A celebration of life/Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 with a visitation starting at 12pm and the service at 1pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church; 1900 14th Street South Moorehead, Minnesota 56560.