Melanie Jacobson

Melanie Joan Smith Jacobson passed away suddenly Oct 22 2012 in the loving arms of her husband. She was born May 31, 1960 to Cleo Fullmer Smith and Byron Smith in Payson, Ut. When she was 6 years old she met the love of her life Blaine Jacobson when they lived across the street from one another on Beverly Ave. but then her family moved away. Almost 20 years later they met again and were married December 28, 1985 and married again and sealed to their two youngest for time and eternity on Jan 11, 1997 and had spent almost 27 years, were the best of friends loving and caring for one another through sickness and health. She was a very talented artist, writer and photographer. She was usually the one behind the camera instead of in front of it. She loved camping, fishing and the beauty of nature. Even after her health put her in a wheelchair she continued to love and enjoy the outdoors. As her children grew up she helped them to appreciate her great love of reading. She never got rid of a book whether she loved it, didn't like it or one of the kids had drawn on it or it was missing the cover it all made it's way onto a shelf. She was a wonderful mother to three children Heathcliff, Mary, and Andrew. whom she was greatly proud of. For many years she supported her children and was leaders for both cub scouts and girl scouts until her health made it difficult for her to do so. She was also a proud advocate of NAMI for many years. She is survived by her husband Blaine, her son Heathcliff, her daughter Mary, her son Andrew (Haley) a grandson Oliver, 6 sisters, 3 brothers, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Cleo, her father Byron, and brother Robert and twin Unnamed children. She will be greatly missed by her many family and friends. Family and friends can come to pay their respects on Monday Oct 29, 2012 at 9:30 am with the funeral to follow at 11:00 am at 955 N 300 E at the Timpanogos Park 6th ward house. Interment will be at the Orem city cemetery.