Our loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 25, 2010. Born February 12, 1970 in Blackfoot, ID to Arbelle Lee Brown Foster and Franklin George Foster.
Melanie truly loved her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed spoiling her grandkids and watching them grow. She loved her wiener dog Oscar. She had a big heart and loved to give to others when she could. She enjoyed playing her favorite butterfly machine in Wendover and watching other people win money. She loved camping, fishing, and watching the thunderstorms with her husband Jim. She enjoyed her time working with disabled adults very much. She also loved to eat her Cotton Candy.
Melanie is survived by her loving husband Jim Emett, her children Joshua Taylor (Denielle), Jessika Butterfield and Lawrence Butterfield. Her beautiful grandchildren. Blaze, Skylar, Haley and Joey. Siblings Debbie Israelson (John), Michelle Glover (Bryce), Joe Foster, Nancy Foster, Keith Foster, Georgeann LeCheminant (Dan), and Deanna Brasher. Many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Proceeded in death by her parents Lee and Franklin Foster, her brother James, her nephew Anthony Foster and Buddy her beloved wiener dog.
Special thank you to her AA family for all the love and support that you have shown her.
Funeral Services to be Fri 28, 2010 at 11am with a viewing prior from 10 to 11am at the Calvary Chapel located at 460 W Century Dr. (4350 S.) Salt Lake City, UT. Interment will be held at the West Jordan City cemetery Located at 7925 S 1300 W West Jordan.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to The Thrift Store in Wendover, NV