Happy birthday Mel. We sure do miss you. I can still hear your laugh even now.

I remember as a 7th or 8th grade student in Beaumont, Mrs. Morgan subbed for our at teacher for a few days. I knew Mrs Morgan well from when she was my art teacher in elementary-school. One day she brought Melody to meet our class. I only remember emotions of fear as I hadn't been around "disabled" persons except in books and pics. I remember her Mom being so steady, proud, and dignified and Melody was all smiles and beautiful. It left me a memory I'll never forget and I'm not afraid today of "disabled" persons. 

One of the best!  Lots and lots of good conversation. Dodgers baseball, prince, MJ...the list goes on. She will always have a special place in my heart. 

Such sad news. Our hearts go out to Marianne, Hugh, Misty & Noelle.

Diana & I knew Melody for much too short a time, tho enjoyably & meaningfully. A few of her best adjectives: sharp; witty; inspiring; energetic; ambitious; enthusiastic; creative; positive; appreciative; determined; assertive.

I can still hear her saying a favorite word: "Cool". She saw & did lots of cool stuff. Everyone was happy, when she said "Cool!"

We met her 15 years ago. Her instant rapport made first meetings morph into friendships.

Arc later had me provide AT support, magnifying our symbiosis. She was a prize student, quick learner & (a bit too?) hard worker. With a little assistance, she increased her independence dramatically. If a door was opened, she would soar thru it.

She said school was often passive babysitting. So she earned a well-deserved GED & registered for online classes, to learn graphics art & web design. She had a high-tech setup & could control much of her environment. My goal was to add key technology & training to open doors to support her goals.

In our 1st session, I saw she needed ubiquitous help to do classwork, but found that a provider had, long ago, purchased, but never used, software that could let her work by herself! I dug, & set, it up. 15-20 minutes of hands-on training liberated her. I told you she was sharp! She told me: "Cool!" Door, then soar!! 

Many more "Cool!"s ensued, as we kept using new things, e.g., independent computer skills for a broad variety of tasks. She was thrilled. We were sure she would reach her goals.

Sadly, new, persistent health issues severely impeded her. We hoped for signals that she was ready for the next door on her amazing route. That door never reopened for us. She did not soar again. New doors did open, thru which she took fewer, quieter steps. This new Melody still found ways to enjoy, & make others enjoy, life.

We miss all the different Melodys we knew. She was the Coolest of The Cool, & we envision her soaring anew.

Maryianne and Hugh, Misty and Noelle,

Thinking of you and sending our love and sympathy at this sad time
in the loss of your dear Melody.  We remember her sweet smile and
disposition so much.   She is now with the Lord and is happy and
free of any issues she had for such a long time.  May God grant your
family peace and comfort during this time.  

Maryanne and Hugh, So sorry to hear about Melody.  She was a lovely girl.  That wonderful personality was a joy. She will be missed.  Will be thinking of you, Ruth

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Melody Marianne Morgan

9 mai 1960 – 26 février 2018

El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park

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