"Bruce & family Bettie Lou & I were so surprised and saddened to hear about Melanie's passing. She was just too young to have to leave. Life can be so uncertain at times. I still miss your Dad and have a lot of precious memories. I pray that the good Lord will strengthen you and your family to face the grief of your loss. Try to enjoy the precious memories of the years you had together and the beautiful spot you had in the valley. With deep sympathy Rob & Bettie Lou Bunke"
In loving memory of
Melanie Williams
June 26, 1963 - December 7, 2019
Melanie Ann Williams, 56, of Rushford, MN, died unexpectedly at her home on December 7th, 2019.
Melanie was born June 26, 1963 to Lois and Larry Lange. She grew up in rural Rushford on the family farm, and graduated from Rushford High School in 1981. On May 7, 1993, she married the love of her life Bruce Williams. Bruce and Melanie built a home together on the land she grew up on and loved dearly. In November 1998 Melanie and Bruce were surprised to find out they were expecting. They welcomed their beautiful daughter Taylor into this world on July 15, 1999.
Melanie loved being outdoors, be it gardening, looking for morels or ginseng, working on the farm, hunting or tending to the livestock and bees that were grown there. You could always find her outside with her dog Macy working in her flower and vegetable gardens and canning the items that they produced. She was a friend to everyone she met. She was always there to lend an ear or a hand if needed. Melanie had many careers throughout her life. She worked for TRW manufacturing, she was a cook at Mill Street Inn for many years, Norsland Lefse, and most recently a material handler at RiverStar, Inc.
Melanie is preceded in death by her parents Larry and Lois, and Father-in-law Sam Williams.
She is survived by her husband Bruce, and daughter Taylor, her sisters Tracy Crain of Winona, Heidi (Shawn) Lee of Rushford, and Holly Lange of Rochester, nieces Amber Stone of Apple Valley, and April Stone (Michele Benitez) of Mandan, ND, And in-laws Brad (Lorraine) Williams and Jan Williams all of Houston.
A visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2019 at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service, Rushford. Please leave a memory and view her tribute video when it becomes available at hofffuneral.com
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Our hearts are broken.
Tributes
"Deepest sympathy to Taylor, her father Bruce, and their family.
Terrie K"
"So meny memories ? u helped me throw some bad times but we had a lot of good times.. TRW u were always there to show me the right place to put the parts after u took them out of the wrong place that I put them in.. Love u fly high sweet angel. I will miss u so much"
"My deepest sympathies to Bruce, Taylor and Family. Melanie was one of a kind, she will be deeply missed."
"There are no words to express the loss of this great person. I will truly miss her and will always treasure the great memories we have made. My heart goes out to Bruce and Taylor as well as all of Mel's family at this very sad time. "
"Our heartfelt sympathy,let your wonderful memories help ease the pain at this time"
"My deepest sympathy to Melanie's family. I have many fond memories of her. She had a quick wit and a firm work ethic. She will be missed by so very many people. She touched many lives. "
"So sorry for your loss! "
"my hearts hurt so bad, I work with Melanie, had a lot of laugh and talk with her. she was a great person and friend. she will be miss a lot. my heart goes out to her family."
"My heart hurts. I graduated with Melanie but haven?t seen her for many years although I?ve known her since grade school. My brother Jim and I would go with Mom and/or Dad down to the Lange?s a couple times a week to get milk. Parents would sit in the kitchen and chat while Jim, Tracy, Melanie, and myself would all go to the barn to fill our milk pitchers. We always enjoyed seeing the girls! After graduation we rarely seemed to cross paths. Wishing love and healing to Melanie?s family, extended family, and friends."
"Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this difficult time. "
"I can't believe this she is the most exciting person I know and so full of life, God must have really needed her with him. I don't think she ever sat still for very long she will be so very missed, watch over us sweet angel!"
"My sincere condolences to Melanie?s family. I had the privilege of working with Melanie for over 11 years. She was not only a great coworker, but a great friend. We had many great conversations that I will never forget. I will miss her!"
"Aunt Melanie had the best laugh in the room and was always there to listen or help when needed. She took me on my first four wheeler ride, that I can remember, and I remember being scared because I thought the grass in the creek was alligators. She laughed when I told her that, but comforted me at the time. "
"I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Williams family. Melanie was a very special friend to me. It was a pleasure working with her. I enjoyed our many talks we had, the help she gave me at work and in life, but most of all the laughs we had together. Melanie will be forever missed and always remembered."
"Melanie was more than a friend to me she was like a sister, she was the kind of friend if you didn't see each other for long periods of time you just picked right up where you left off as though you were together every day. My heart is broken by this incredible loss, I will forever remember our sometimes endless talks and how she would be there just to listen if that was what was needed. My thoughts and prayer go out to her family and all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by all of us. "