Evelyn Lenore (Evie) Melcher

Evelyn Lenore (Evie) Melcher, 9, of Ephrata, passed away July 19th, 2022, at Seattle Children’s Hospital after a sudden cardiac arrest in the early morning hours of July 14th.

Evie was born September 8, 2012, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, to Ross and Addy Melcher. Our beautiful girl came home to two loving older brothers, Everett and Casey. Evie was a feisty little thing – always keeping up with her brothers and determined to never be left out. She loved meeting new people and made friends with everyone.

She was a little mini-me of her mom and loved to snuggle under blankets, play with stuffies and dolls, paint her nails vibrant colors, and experiment with makeup.

While being a budding fashionista, she was also very much a daddy’s girl. If Ross was leaving the house, 9 times out of 10, his girl was coming with him. Hunting, fishing, catching gophers, mechanic work – Sis was more than happy to jump in and help her dad (or at least supervise).

Evie has two sets of grandparents that cherished times spent at the ocean and at home with her. She would burst through the door with a “Ssup” and join you for an art project, some cookie baking, or an ice cream of which she always took home an extra for her brothers.

Our amazing girl had asthma and allergies that could not slow her down or dampen her spirits. Her love for all animals and the outdoors had her tossing on a pair of boots, mismatched socks, a jacket over a dress (even in winter) and heading out to explore. She had cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and baby goats that looked forward to her loving attention.

Evie attended Grant Elementary and was student of the month in April for her creativity.

Evie had the best and brightest smile, the sweetest hugs, and the sharpest wit you’ve ever seen on a 9-year-old girl. It is impossible to put into words how much she was loved and how big her spirit was. She has left behind devastated family and friends that will forever feel her absence.

It is equally impossible to find the right words to capture the essence of our amazing Evie. Upon her passing, our beautiful, shining girl was a hero again and left behind a lasting legacy. As an organ donor, three other children left that hospital with a miracle. Even in death, she was a superstar. It’s not surprising, as she was our miracle too.

She will be forever loved and missed by her parents, Ross and Addy Melcher (Ephrata), brothers Everett (16) and Casey (14) Melcher, grandparents Ron and Mavis Melcher (Ephrata)

and Bruce and Kathi Hewitt (Burbank), great grandmother Maxine Melcher (East Wenatchee), and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather Stan Miller, uncle Jed Miller, and great grandfather Larry Melcher.

We love you forever Sis.

The family will be having a celebration of her life at 1 p.m. on September 10, 2022. More details to follow.