Melanie Ann McKnight

Melanie Ann McKnight

Melanie Ann McKnight passed away peacefully at home with family on November 13, 2014, after a two year battle with cancer. She was born September 27, 1972 in Ogden, UT., the daughter of Lyle and Dawn (O’Rourke) McKnight.

Melanie lived in Utah and Colorado prior to moving with her parents to Kent, Washington where she graduated from Kentwood HS and actively participated in the Kent Parks special needs programs.

After many years in Kent she moved with her parents to Spokane where she has resided for the past 7 years. While in Spokane, she attended Spokane Falls Community College and is a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. Melanie was a special person that loved people and saw the good in everyone she met. She loved the outdoors, family get-togethers, taking pictures, singing, eating out, going to the Mall and her weekly latte.

Melanie will always be missed and lives on in our hearts. Melanie is survived by her parents; her brother Michael (Colleen); nieces Brenslie and Shealan; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Vigil services will be Friday, November 21, 2014 at 5pm and will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery and Funeral Center Chapel, 7200 N. Wall St. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 11am and will be celebrated at St. Charles Catholic Church, 4515 N. Alberta, Spokane, WA. Inurnment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Very special thanks go to Hospice of Spokane for all their care and support to Melanie and our family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of Spokane.