A loyal and generous friend, Melissa easily gained the respect and trust of others. She was the person to call for entertaining children, house-sitting, caring for a pet, or spilling one’s woes. Melissa got involved with the wide variety of people she knew, sharing her skills for organizing, networking, and creativity in support of a large event or project being undertaken by a co-worker or friend. Or, just having a good conversation over a meal of chicken pot-pie and brownies. In the quiet of her home with an abundance of beautiful plants, she liked to read and make cross-stitch gifts, but at any moment would don the appropriate fan attire for hockey, WSU football or Gonzaga basketball. Melissa had a passion for international travel and would visit friends living across the globe visiting many countries throughout Europe, also visiting New Zealand, and Columbia. Recently, she adventured to Iceland to bask in the Northern Lights taking a very cold snowmobile trek.
Melissa grew up in Spokane and graduated from Northwest Christian Schools. She earned her Bachelors in Business through University of Phoenix, and worked in finance at a law firm and two universities.
Survived by her parents, David and Darlene, brother Kyle and sister Kaleigh, and Grandmother Myrna of Spokane, Melissa will also be missed by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of Melissa’s life will be held Friday, July 23, 3:00 pm at Fourth Memorial Church, 2000 N Standard in Spokane, Washington. Memorials may be made to Spokane Fatherhood Initiative, Union Gospel Mission Kids Camp, or HRC Ministries.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.strate-funeral.com for the Gable family.
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