Jean Melodia

Born in Gulfport Missouri to Bill and Mildred Frankenburger. Jean grew up in the San Fernando valley along with her 3 sisters and 1 brother. , Janet the oldest, Twins Jackie and Judy and Brother Billy. On Valentine’s Day 1962 she met what would be her love 💕 of her life, Robert Melodia. Robert proposed the following Valentine’s Day in 1963 and on October 19 of 1963 Robert and Jean were married. In July of 1964 they had their only child, Jeff. Their life adventures began including a short move to Australia, returning after the passing of Roberts mother. They settled in Saugus, California where son, Jeff grew up. Jean worked as a bookkeeper and participated in many activities including water skiing, boating, numerous crafting and creating a loving home. Jean’s favorite times were always spent with family. Jean was blessed with two grandchildren, Kristina and Zachary. They relocated to Seattle, Washington for a few years and finally settled on moving closer to family in El Dorado Hills, California. Tragedy struck Jean in 2001 when she suffered a stroke after an operation to replace a defective heart valve, this left her paralyzed on the left side. With support from her family she was able to continue enjoying the things that mattered most to her, spending time with family. Jean’s faith always guided and comforted her in life and until her final days, after hearing the news of her cancer, she stated that she was “ready to walk with the Lord”. Jean is survived by her loving husband Robert, son Jeff, his wife Frances along with her grandchildren Kristina, husband Tommy, grandson Zachary and his wife Leshi.