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3888 W Broadway Avenue
Robbinsdale, Minnesota 55422
Melody Kay Johnson
January 15, 1959 — March 31, 2020
Melody Kay Johnson
Melody Johnson passed away peacefully on March 31 st , 2020. She was born on January 15 th , 1959. Melody went to live with the Jolicoeur family when she was two years old. She was always around a lot of people in their foster home, which would explain why she was always ready for a party throughout her entire life.
At the age of 11, Melody went to live at Rolling Acres-Hill House. Even during her time there, she still stayed in contact with the Jolicoeurs. During her youth, she attended Catherine Curran for primary school. This is where she learned to swim- which was a lifelong love of Melody’s. One year, Melody was student of the year! After Catherine Curran, Melody attended Cooperative School-Rehabilitation Center (CSRC). There, she was on the student council and a candidate for Homecoming Queen. This may explain why Melody always insisted that she was a queen. CSRC was where Melody developed her lifelong love for music and learned to play guitar. She played volleyball and participated in track- the high jump. Melody worked at the Food Service Training Center at CSRC. She always had a love for cooking and baking, up until the day she left us. When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she would say: a cop, a social worker, or a band leader.
After graduation, Melody worked at Accessibility. Through them, she worked many years at American Linen & Uniform Supply. She sorted hangers there. After many years there, she moved onto Golden Opportunities. This is where she worked until she retired in September of 2019.
Melody moved into the house she called home in Robbinsdale, MN on January 1 st , 1980. That is where she lived until the day she passed away. Over the years she won over the hearts of her support staff and housemates. Melody had a giant personality that set the tone of any environment she was in. To say she was a big presence would be an understatement. She had a flair for the dramatic. Melody let anyone and everyone know what she thought of them, for better or for worse. There are so many Melody-isms that will live on forever: “I want a big one! (pop)”, “I’m just sayin’ in a nice way…”, “I want a man”, and a few other choice words not appropriate for an obituary. She was a determined woman- some would even say stubborn. That stubbornness drove us nuts but was also what we loved most about her.
Melody stayed busy throughout her entire life. She loved to dance, shop for purses and fanny packs, socialize with friends, go out for pop (A BIG ONE), and in her younger years she enjoyed roller skating and ice skating. She loved the movies Annie and The Sound of Music. Music was a theme throughout her entire life. She started “music medicine” in 2000, which she thoroughly enjoyed. We all enjoyed when she would play her own guitar, especially when she sang “Jesus Loves Me.” She attended various concert throughout the years: Peter Paul & Mary, John Denver, Reba (twice!), and Alabama. Although she never saw him live, Neil Diamond was also one of her favorites.
Throughout the years, Melody played softball and basketball. She had a deep faith in the Lord. She loved to attend Valley Presbyterian Golden Valley on Sundays, Christian Glory Club, Coletta Club, and Kings Community at Wayzata Community Church. Melody would never turn down a Twins, Timberwolves, or Wild game. She had an adventurous spirit, proven by her love of haunted houses, amusement parks (especially Valley Fair) horseback riding, and she even rode an elephant once! Over the years she started various collections of whistles, keychains, and lanyards, but her biggest love was always purses. Her favorite colors were black, white, and red. She would never turn down spaghetti, lasagna, or Whoppers. Melody had a deep love for animals- the infectious smile that spread across her face whenever she saw a dog was priceless.
Melody was proceeded in death and survived by MANY people she touched. These are the people she called family. The Jolicoeur family, her housemates (past and present), and the family that supported her through Residential Alternatives, Dakota Communities, and Living Well Disability Services will forever miss her. Melody’s home on France Avenue will never be the same without her. She left a giant hole in the hearts of those she knew, but we will fill those holes with the memories we have of her.
A celebration of Melody’s life will be held in the future. It is sure to be “A BIG ONE.”
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