Melodie Ann Scruggs

Melodie Ann Scruggs of Moses Lake, Wash., died on Aug. 10, 2024, at age 54. 

Born in Germany, Melodie moved with her parents Deborah Johnson and Robert Scruggs to Jefferson City, Mo., for a bit and then to California, where she spent her years in Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Barbara, where she raised her only child, Sarah. When Sarah moved to Moses Lake, Melodie and her partner Daniel followed. She spent her time in Washington camping, visiting nearly every lake and state park the state has to offer, as well as crossing off a major item on her bucket list: seeing her favorite band, Dave Matthews Band, live at the Gorge. 

Melodie has an army of loyal friends and family who adore her for her strength, wisdom and kindness. She was a rock in the lives of many; she was funny; she was revered – all of which she was too humble to accept. Hell, her soul shined so bright that her skin always looked flawless. 

Beyond her vast friend group, Melodie leaves behind her loving partner, Daniel, also of Moses Lake; her aunts Deborah Taylor of Jefferson City, Mo., and Carol Pack Meyer of Saint Johns, Fla.; and several cousins. She is predeceased by her beautiful parents Deborah and Robert and her beloved daughter, Sarah, who was the light of her life and the center of her universe. Knowing that they are all together again brings peace to those left behind, just as knowing them in life brought peace to everyone she knew. 

As we mourn our beloved Melodie, remember to celebrate her “’cause life is short but sweet, for certain.”