Melisa Olivia (Lobdell) Normandeau
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Melisa Normandeau
RONAN — Melisa Olivia (Lobdell) Normandeau was born Feb. 2, 1983. She passed away June 21, 2015, at St. Luke Hospital surrounded by family. Through the years, Melisa has battled Huntington’s Disease with the strength and courage of a warrior.
Melisa always loved being out with the horses, riding and grooming them any chance she had; especially, if it meant getting out of chores! Being athletic throughout school and a talented artist, Melisa’s strengths were not only on the outside. She had the kindest heart and an amazing smile to match, which is what made her nieces and nephews love visiting, take her on walks, coloring and playing with her.
Melisa is survived by her parents, Rose Tomasik and Steven Normandeau (Steve Lobdell); siblings: Eric Tomasik, Carol Wegner, Rob Hayes, Brice Normandeau, Jack Normandeau, Fontella Webster, Joshua Leroy (Lobdell) Normandeau, and Victoria Ann (Lobdell) Normandeau; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her birth mother, Catherine Lobdell; her grandmother Rosemary “Bun” Leaverton; grandfather Louis Normandeau; uncle Lee Miller and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Melisa had a very large family that loved her and will miss her dearly.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at St. Luke’s Extended Care, Mission Mountain Enterprises, and St. Luke’s Hospital for the quality care Melisa received during her battle with Huntington’s Disease.
A funeral Mass for Melisa will be held on Thursday, June 25, at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ronan with burial and services to follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www.thelakefuneralhomeandcrematroy.com. Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
