Melanie Lee Parson, 52, died at her home in Port Orchard, Washington on October 28, 2007. She was born on August 25, 1955 in Corona, California to Darrell & Donna (Eaton) Rosenkranz. She attended the Washington State University at Pullman, Washington and married Mark Parson on the Columbia River in 1986. Melanie loved to help to serve children as a Social Worker. She also loved art, cats, and reading. Surviving are husband Mark; parents Darrell & Donna Rosenkranz of Spokane, Washington; sister Nancy Cunningham of Anchorage, Alaska; nephew Jesse Rosenkranz; and great-nephew Tyler. Memorial Service at 2:00 pm, Tuesday November 6, 2007 at the Church of Christ in Port Orchard.