ts Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Melissa was a spokesperson for lung cancer in the Seattle area, especially for GRACE, and the organizer of Seattle's 2009 NLCP Free to Breathe. I did not know her personally, but was aware that she had been in the hospital the past two weeks. Dr. West posted a lovely tribute to her here: http://cancergrace.org/blog/2010/07/31/a-loss-to-the-lung-cancer-world-and-the-world-in-general/ There is a separate comments section in the forums if you would like to share your comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 thank you for posting this!! sorry to hear this about a wonderful person!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Thanks for posting this Stephanie. I don't go on cancergrace very often and am touched by Dr West's eloquent post on the passing of who was obviously a remarkable woman. Judy in KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Goodbye my dear friend... You were an awesome advocate for the cause... You will be greatly missed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 so young.....so sad. A cure must be found. Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Official obit: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattl ... =144529676 Melissa (Nelson) Peterson, 42, daughter of Mike & Chris Nelson and the late Maryann (Zowada) Nelson, wife of Matt Peterson, and mother to Lucia, died on July 31. Melissa grew up in Republic, WA where she developed a passion for the outdoors. She graduated from Seattle U with a BS in Environmental Science.A lover of live music, food and wine, and global adventures, she and Matt were married on August 26, 2000. Daughter Lucia was born in 2003 to great joy. Shortly after turning 40, Melissa was diagnosed with lung cancer. Shocked, but resolved, she became an advocate and national blogger for lung cancer research and continued to live and love fully. Melissa worked in the ad & marketing industry in Seattle, helping to start agency Creature, then later as Acct Director at DS&P. She was loved by clients and co-workers alike, often turning work relations into lasting friendships. Melissa is also survived by grandparents Ray & Ann Zowada, in-laws Jean & Bill Messner and Rock & Maggie Peterson, grandparents Harry & Carol Stuchell and Verna Cunningham, and many loving cousins and family members. She will also be missed by a legion of devoted and diverse friends, all of whom remember how Melissa could always brighten your day. We will celebrate her exuberant life on Aug. 22 at the Miller & Miller Boatyard in Seattle. Memorials are suggested to GRACE (cancergrace.org) or The National Lung Cancer Partnership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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