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We have many memories of good times with Melanie and Charlie but the most vivid is the time we all went to the Winter Oympics in Calgary. Lots of memories of lost luggage, the big house we all stayed in, going to the Olympic events, etc. Truly a memorable trip.
~ Flip&Linda Boehmer - January 27, 2018
I have so many good memories of Melanie, but the one that keeps coming back is the time that her , Terri and I went to the beach for the weekend and Melanie introduced us to the song "Happy". We must have played that song at least 100 times, along with all the u tube videos that went along with it. She really loved it!
~ Jeanne Vyse - January 20, 2018
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for Melanie. Because Melanie was such a protector for animals and nature, please consider a gift in her memory to one of the following:
Nature Conservancy
https://support.nature.org/site/Donation2?15000.donation=form1&df_id=15000&resultid=7TV
Audubon Society
https://action.audubon.org/donate/make-tribute-gift?ms=s_src-2015_AUDHP_topbanner_button-menu-
Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando https://petallianceorlando.org/ways-give/memorials-tributes/
Thank you.
~ Charles Filko - January 13, 2018
Charlie,
Brenda and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We have so many fond memories of you and Melanie. From our snow skiing trips to Snowshoe and Steamboat Springs. Dinner at Enzo's on the Lake. Water skiing at Moss Park. And many more. Brenda was just telling me last week how happy she was that she still had this old pair of ECCO shoes had lasted so long and she had bought them because of Melanie's recommendation. We will always cherish the times that we shared.
~ Mike and Brenda Dayton - January 13, 2018
My sincere condolences go out to the Filko Family during your time of sadness. Please know that God understands your sorrows and assures us that, “When anxieties overwhelmed me, You comforted and soothed me.” - Psalm 94:19. May God provide you with the strength needed to endure.
~ C. Jackson - January 2, 2018
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear love one . May you receive comfort in the loving promise that Jesus gave us at John 11:25 .
~ Rosa L - December 31, 2017
Condolences on the loss of your beloved Melanie. She lived, she loved and now she's asleep and waiting the day when she will " hear his voice and arise" John 5: 28&29.
~ Marcy Walker - December 30, 2017
Please accept my sincere condolences for your recent loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. I have always received comfort from the Bibles’ word at Philippians 4:7 which reads “and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your heart and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus”.
I hope you can receive comfort from these words as well. Margo Simmons
~ Margo Simmons - December 29, 2017
Melanie was one of my closest friends and I loved her like a sister. She was my roommate whenever we went on girls weekends because, like me, she was a early riser and morning person. I will miss so many things about her especially her contagious laughter and her gift for gab. Her memory will stay in my heart forever until the day we are together again.
~ Denise James - December 25, 2017
Condolences to all the family. Bless You. Such good times June and I have had with Melanie & Charlie. We enjoyed her fantastic meals - she was the recipe queen. Melanie truly will be missed. I had the honor of being the best man at Melanie & Charlie's wedding in 1981 and was 1 of the greatest highlights in my life. Love, June and Bob
~ Bob Evans - December 25, 2017
Melanie, you've broken our hearts with leaving us too young! I remember fondly meeting you in 1981, when I first visited with Alex Antonenko after moving to the Twin Cities and finding you and Charlie had married. I thought him brilliant. I will miss your keen sense of humor, especially teasing Charlie, your descriptions (when you could) about how interesting and challenging your work was, and your ability to contribute in any conversation with keen insights and opinion. I'm especially saddened that I'll be unable to spend retirement with you and Charlie as I was going to suggest you visit Minnesota this summer in your trailer for some music festivals.
Charlie, I'm so glad that I was able to find you and her home when I made the surprise visit in late October! While we enjoyed some all too brief conversation, I'm confident in your resiliency, understanding and ability to process her incredibly quick passing because of your love of and commitment to her. I believe she trusts that your fond and loving memories of her will help bring you peace sooner than later. And, I'm also confident our long friendship will endure, we'll visit again soon and continue to remember her fondly in future conversation sharing.
With much love and prayers of Peace, your bud
Tom Smertneck
~ Tom Smertneck - December 24, 2017
Melanie and I have been friends for over 30 years!! I have shared so many life experiences with her both highs and lows and through all of the good and bad times Melanie would always be there to listen, to express her sincere concern and to provide comfort.
Just a few weeks ago she reached out to me with so many kind words and comforting thoughts regarding my parents. She is the reason thst Don and I are now blessed to be a part of such a wonderful group of friends. I will miss you so much, Melanie, but you will live on in my thoughts and heart forever!
~ Diane Horan - December 23, 2017
Melanie will forever be a presence in my life. I hear her laugh and see her smile in unsuspecting moments. It is then that I am overcome with grief. She would want us all to remember her as the free spirit she was . Her love for Charlie can inspire us to love our partners with everything we behold I am proud of the accomplishments that Melanie aspired to in developing engineering, and other skills. She was a true friend to me and so many others. It isn't fair that she left us so soon. We can only hope that some day we will be together and do all the things that we wanted to do together. I love you Melanie Till we meet again. Janie
~ Janie Bounds - December 22, 2017
I met Melanie late in 1958; that was when the Filko family stayed with the Cole family for a few weeks while home searching. The Coles lived next door to the Stevensons in the Little Lake Fairview/Dubsdread neighborhood. We had a lot of fun in that neighborhood with all the kids that lived there. Charlie and Melanie were not childhood sweethearts, but started dating as college graduates. In 1981 Melanie became my sister-in-law and was a good partner for Charlie. They were both software programmers and enjoyed boating, skiing, camping (until recently tent-camping), and music, music, music. She was a really good cook who meticulously followed recipes to ensure success, and as she said, 'to honor the cook that published the recipe'. When she was a strict vegetarian, she would cook a separate dinner for her non-vegetarian husband. She also created some really cool Halloween costumes (remember Homer and Marge!), and occasionally put paint on canvas, producing paintings that I would be proud to have in my home.
We will miss you, Melanie, so sorry that you could not be with us longer.
~ Cynthia Skogsberg - December 22, 2017
Bil and I are in shock and numb after hearing of Melanie's passing. Although we did not have the history others have, we feel so fortunate to have known her and blessed to have called her our friend. We will miss her lively conversations, her enthusiastic spirit, her fierce competitive Pumpkin carving skills and of course those deviled eggs! I don't think there was another person on this planet that loved animals or her Bedazzler more! She was one of a circle of friends, that in these complicated times, have maintained a bond so close it's nothing less than a miracle. Melanie we love you and will miss you always!
~ Barbara Rama - December 22, 2017
I met Melanie as a co-worker at MDI over 20 years ago. She was a Software Engineer and my cube neighbor. We had many great "prairie dog moment" (as we called it) conversations. I truly admired her work ethic because she always was the last to leave as she worked on her Universal Data Format (UDF) development. IBM acquired her hard work and to this day it is used all over the world. Over the years Chris and I considered her and Charlie as our family, and we had so many good times together. I will definitely miss you Mel! Thank you for being in my life!
~ Ron St. John - December 22, 2017
Our deepest sympathy, may peace be found through the scriptures Psalms 73:26 "My body and my heart may fail, but God is the rock of my heart and comfort forever."
~ elton and laura miller - December 22, 2017
Melanie was my sister-in-law. I have known her since she was a toddler; I used to babysit for her. As adults we have shared many a good time at music festivals and family gatherings. Her passing leaves a big hole in our family.
~ Cheryl McPherron - December 22, 2017
Melanie came into our lives through her work at MDI with my husband Ron. From the first Predators game and then the bus trip to Jacksonville on my 40th we became fast and faithful friends and looked to each other as sisters. I could share my troubles with her knowing that she would always guide me through. Melanie would be there "no questions asked" when I needed her most.
We were so fortunate that we share the same love of music and enjoyed ourselves at the numerous concerts and festivals! My life will have a void that no other friend could possibly fill; nor would I want it to be filled. There will always be a special place in my heart for my dearest best friend. I look forward to the day where we can be dancing to great music in the big field in the sky together! Is that Lotus I hear? Love ya sista,
~ Christine St John - December 21, 2017
I rowed with her husband Charlie in college and years after we graduated, he married Melanie. Their lives as husband and wife were an inspiration to me that two people could be so in love and happy together. She was always such a joy to be around and will be sorely missed by all the lives she touched.
~ Martyn Dennis - December 21, 2017
Who is going to bring the deviled eggs and homemade brew? Lots of good times. Lots of laughs. Lots of memories. Well, she did get mean sometimes, but only when she drank too much. We will miss you, and you are loved by many. Too young to go. God Bless.
~ John Ingram - December 21, 2017
Melanie was my best friend for so many years we said "Friends for life!" She was loyal, and fun, generous, and so smart. Our families shared epic vacations, shrimping trips, so many great meals (she was the best cook) and parties together. She was family. I so admired her strong stand against animal cruelty, she was so sincere and true. Melanie, I loved you and will miss you terribly. Sad to say goodbye, my friend.
~ Laura Bushard - December 21, 2017
My sincerest condolences for your loss. May you find hope, peace, and comfort in Isaiah 25:8.
~ S S - December 21, 2017
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