Melisa Joann Matheson

Melisa Joann Young Matheson, 44, of Port Orchard, Washington died on September 1, 2016 in Bremerton, Washington. She courageously fought a long and difficult battle with breast cancer for approximately 8 1/2 years that eventually spread to her bones.

Melisa was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio to Jo Marie Young on November 29, 1971. Melisa had no greater love in life than her son, Bailey, and her husband, Steven. Her son was truly her greatest blessing and she truly treasured each and every moment she had with him.

Melisa is survived by her son, Bailey, her husband, Steven, her mother and father, Jo Marie Young and Jeff Bjornstad, brother, Edward Young, brother, Thomas (Andy) Young (US Army), her grandmother, Joann Lempeck of Northfied , Ohio, her father and mother in law, Allen and Diane Matheson, her brother, Scott (Angie) Matheson, and sister, Jessica (Andrew) Braun of Seattle, Washington and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Her Morkie pup, Mocha, brought her extreme comfort and enjoyment. Her menagerie of pets included Charlie, Piggy, Little Girl, Neal and their chickens.

She will be forever remembered for her strength of character and her smile. She loved amusement parks, snowmobiling and her family. She also loved to cook, to decorate for the Christmas holiday, football, NASCAR, Michael Jackson and to spend time at their family cabin in Eastern Washington. Nothing was ever too large for Melisa to attempt. She was determined to do the best she could no matter what challenge life presented her with, with absolutely no fear.

Her mother would like to personally thank Dr. Winter and Dr. Pexton for being there for Melisa whenever she needed them. They went above and beyond when it came to Melisa's care and made themselves available to her whenever she might need them.

Melisa had a zest for life anyone who met her will never forget. You will live in our hearts forever. We all love you.