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In Memory

Melissa Paterek

Melissa Paterek

Melissa Jo Paterek Died: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 Age: 58 Melissa Jo Paterek, a resident of Willow, Alaska, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, after being afflicted with a tragic illness diagnosed only a few weeks earlier. Her last days were spent with her loving family by her side. Ms. Paterek was born Nov. 20, 1955, graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 1973 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Eastern Michigan University in 1982. Her family said she touched many lives with her warmth, generosity and humor. Ms. Paterek leaves many loving memories to be cherished by her son, Nathan Watson; parents, Jack and Polly Paterek; brothers, John Paterek (Cindy) and Daniel Paterek (Elise); sisters, Rebecca Paterek-Sykes (Joe) and Libby Paterek-Johnston (Bob), several cousins, nieces and nephews and many dear and beloved friends. A celebration of her life will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Cherry Creek Golf Club, 52000 Cherry Creek Drive, Shelby Township. Donations may be made to Polly Paterek, 636 S. Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 to help with unexpected expenses.
 

 
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10/15/14 10:38 AM #1    

Mark Fisher

I am so shocked right now to hear this. I had recently chatted with her a couple months ago and she said in her last words, lets keep in closer contact. I send my sympathy and condolences to this sweet ladies family and loved ones. You are missed.


10/15/14 03:05 PM #2    

Paul Flatt

So sad. I never knew her well but what I did know of her was as a nice, compassionate, qurious, inquisitive, person. Farwell, Paul

 


10/18/14 02:21 PM #3    

Jack Reinelt

Very, very sad to hear this, Missy was a good friend at North and a fun, genuine person. Lost touch long ago but  I only have positive memories of Missy. 


10/19/14 06:59 AM #4    

Peggy Cavanagh

I found this beautiful obituary and photo that describes Missy's adult life. RIP Missy.  http://www.valdezstar.net/story/2014/08/27/obituaries/obituary-melissa-paterek/670.html

 


10/20/14 11:49 AM #5    

Steve Parker

i was just thinking about missy a few weeks ago - such sad news. we sat next to each other at the graduation ceremony and we had a ball. i was very good friends with her and larry bauer, her boyfriend, who also has left us. larry and i played baseball together and were roomies for a state baseball tournament. great memories for great people - i miss them both.

   


10/20/14 07:00 PM #6    

Debbie Garris (Canto)

I was looking through one of our yearbooks not long ago and came across a picture of the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club and Missy was in it.  Good times.  I remember an upbeat girl with a beautiful smile. So glad that she was able to live and work in an area she loved.  RIP Melissa.  


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