Melissa Danae Stark (1977-2019)
STARK, ROMSEY, RENTSCHLER, KNIEPS
Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 11/23/2019 at 16:42:44
From Rasmusson-Bacon Funeral Home & Crematory obituary, Nevada and Maxwell, Story County, Iowa:
Melissa Danae Stark, born February 7, 1977 in Ames, Iowa, beloved daughter of Trudi and Paul Stark, sister “Saha” of Matthew Stark and aunt to Kinnick, passed away on Tuesday morning October 29, 2019, in Nevada.
A visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, November 1, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home (1418 Fawcett Pkwy) in Nevada. A celebration of life will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 2 at the Nevada First United Methodist Church (1036 7th Street) in Nevada with Pastor Mike Carey officiating. Casual dress is requested. Private burial will be at a later date.
Melissa graduated from Nevada High School in 1996 and attended Ellsworth Community College. She was an active member of the Nevada First United Methodist Church serving in the choir, nursery and as a Sunday school teacher. Her two great loves were Jesus and children.
Melissa enjoyed family gatherings with extended family in Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois. She loved attending concerts and listening to Christian artists. She enjoyed nature, especially time spent at Hickory Grove, where she captured some beautiful photographs of God’s creatures. Melissa also wrote poetry, enjoyed painting and drawing and bowling.
Melissa enjoyed working with children at several childcare centers, most recently Story Book Childcare Center in Story City. She was also employed by Wal-Mart.
Despite life-long challenges with her health, she stayed active enjoying life every day!
Melissa is survived by her parents, Trudi and Paul Stark; her brother, Matthew; a nephew, Kinnick and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Ruth Stark and Alice and Ray Romsey; two aunts: Pauline Rentschler and Janie Knieps.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in memory of Melissa.
Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements.
http://www.rasmussonfh.com/
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