“Mel’’ Melanie D. Widener (Macut)
June 11, 1977 – March 1, 2010
Melanie D. Widener, 32, passed away on March 1, 2010 in Sherwood, Oregon. Mel was born in California on June 11, 1977 to John and Deborah Macut and she attended Modoc High School in Alturas, California. She moved to Tualatin in 1998 and married Dean Widener on December 12, 1998. Mel worked as a waitress at Shari’s for nearly 10 years in Sherwood. She had a kind heart and there were a few times that she would see people alone at the restaurant on Thanksgiving and invite them to her family dinner. In Mel’s spare time she loved pets, salt water aquariums, and collecting elephants. She also enjoyed trips with her family, including their time spent riding quads at the dunes. Her husband and son were her two greatest loves.
Mel is survived by her husband Dean Widener of Sherwood; son Dillan Marcus Widener; mother Debbie Buchanan of Alturas, California; brothers Scott Buchanan and Chris Buchanan; grandmother Florence Macut; mother-in-law and step-father in law Carol and David Englehart; sister-in-laws, Christine (Jimmy) Breese, Candice, Kaylen, and Haylie; brother-in-law Eric (Litz) McKinnon; and step-father Ed (Jaynie) Buchanan.
A Memorial Gathering will be held at the Sherwood Elks Lodge on Saturday, March 6th at 3:00 pm. Online condolence may be sent to www.anewtradition.com. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center- Tualatin, Oregon.
I’m so very sorry to hear of this! I didn’t know Mel well, however my thoughts and prayers are with Dean & Dillan and the rest of the family.
Dean, Dillon and families, We are saddened to hear of your loss. Mel was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Webb and Anita Pierce says:
March 17,2010
We did not know Melanie but we do know her mother Debbie and step-father Ed Buchanan. We lived right by them on county Rd 76, Alturas.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Melanie. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Our Lord God and Comforter be with you all.
Melanie, was my only blood related female cousin… I didn’t get to spend much time with her in our adult lives due to distance, but we were terribly close as children… The world has lost a little piece of sunshine.. My heart goes out to Dean and Dillan… Mel, so many people loved you and always will… Rest in peace Dear cousin… I love you <3