Melissa Crabtree Obituary

Lonny, Sherry, Lisa and boys....we are so sorry for your loss. The Sterling community is praying for your family during this very difficult time. May he give you strength in the coming days, months and years to come. We will hold you close in our hearts.
Chris and Emily (Kennedy) Gillespie

To my little nephews Clayton and Nathan. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I wish I was there to give you a great big Texas hug. Melissa was a part of my life at one time and she always made me laugh! What a super cook as well, she made a mean manocotti. You will be missed by many and may the strength of others help your son's, family and friends get through this difficult time. Much love and many prayers,

Melissa will be internally missed in the softball community in Colorado Springs. She was a great player and her love for the game showed every time she took the field. I was one of many lucky players in the Springs to have taken the field with her. Her love for the game took a back seat to her love for her boys and the joy she had watching them play sports. I will never forget her smile that lit up a room when she entered. Lonnie, Sherry, Nathan & Clayton you will always be in our prayers. Thank you for sharing such and wonderful mom & daughter.

Bob Barron

Our family is heartbroken over the passing of Melissa. We know Nathan and Clayton through school and soccer. We wish Lonny, Sherri and the boys strength at this most difficult time.

Keith and I first met Melissa at CPK but quickly formed a good friendship with her. She exuded those qualities of a true dear friend, someone who you immediately care and admire and love. One thing we knew to be true was her total commitment and love for her two sons. She was a beautiful person and our hearts are broken by her sudden loss. She will be missed terribly.

I attended high school with Melissa and was friends with her. She was always smiling and spunky. Always laughing and looking for a good time with her friends. We will miss her very much.

Melissa and I got to know each other watching Clayton and Nathan and my nephew, Gus, play little league baseball each week this past spring. What a great woman - a wonderful mother to two terrific boys, a funny friend, and full of fire and excitement for life. My husband and I played on her softball team this summer and she was always so fun to be around. My thoughts will be with Clayton, Nathan, Sherry, and Lonny in the difficult days to come. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Prayers go out to Melissa's family. I have know Melissa thru. CPK for over 4yrs- I'm a vendor and she always had a smile on her face and even when I saw her out and about in the Springs. I'm also a motorcycle rider and it sad to hear news like this.

Our school community, Cherry Valley Elementary, is deeply saddened by the loss of Melissa. Our hearts go out to Nathan, Clayton, Lonny and Sherry. She was a great mother, full of love and life.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and Melissa,s boys. We only new Melissa for a short time but she became a friend. She will be in our thoughts and memories daily. From what we knew of Melissa she had a great sense of humor. She made us all laugh when we were all togehter. She will be greatly missed. Respectfully yours, Andre Harris and Kim Rayford

We were shocked & saddened to read about Melissa this morning. We knew her from California Pizza Kitchen--she was so warm & hospitable. We missed her terribly when she left there. We know that she loved her sons very much, and we are so sorry for your loss.

Melissa was a very caring and warm hearted person. A great mom and a wonderful cook. I knew her for only a little over a year, but our memories together will last a lifetime. She touched so many people, was hard to believe one person could be capable of that. She touched my son Reid deeply, with her great spirit and hospitality. He immediately bonded with Clayton and Nathan and playing at the Ranch. Please keep Melissa, the boys, and her family in your prayers. Melissa will be missed, but not forgotten.

We were only friends with Melissa for a very short time, Fun Brought us together and tragity bonded us for life. She was a strong independent woman . We will hold her in hearts forever. Our warmest wishes go out to her family and her boys , the true love of her life
Respectfully, Serenna and Gilbert Franceschi