Sakayan, Melinda Murphy Age 77, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on April 26. Preceded in death by parents, Ed and Leone Murphy; sister, Joan Salmen; and nephew, Timothy Ace. Survived by husband of 55 years, George; children, Pamela and Amy (Dave Prochaska); grandchildren, Jason and Mara; sister Judy (Norris) Ace; and brother-in- law, Don Salmen; cousin Tom Cochrane and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. She was a smart, kind, caring, funny and wonderfully loving person. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Memorial Service will be from 11-12 PM on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Wayzata Community Church, 125 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata, MN 55391. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Friends of the Hennepin County Library, supporthclib.org or your local animal shelter.

Published on April 30, 2017


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