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Melanie Coleman Obituary

Melanie Ann Joseph Coleman 9/10/1952 ~ 3/12/2007 Melanie passed away unexpectedly from diabetic complications on March 12,2007. She was born in Salt Lake City to Charley and Lucille Joseph on September 10, 1952. Lucille died soon after Melanie's birth and her father married Trudy Kilburn. Together they raised her sister and had three other children. Melanie had a heart of gold and cared deeply for her family and friends. She led a simple life, loved children and devoted herself to the care of others. She is survived by her mother Trudy, sisters and brother, Tamyra (Tom) Gladstone, Tracey (Steve) Bartlett, Shelley Blackburn, Wayne (Katrina) Joseph, several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her mother, father and brother "Skipper". A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, March 17th at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 East Creek Road, Sandy where a viewing will begin at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to donate to the American Diabetes Assoc. 1245 E. Brickyard, Ste. 30, SLC, 84106. Directors Neil O'Donnell & Sons.

Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Mar. 16, 2007.