Melody A. Scheetz

Melody Ann (Palmer) Scheetz, 55,  of El Paso, Texas, formerly Thornton, Iowa, died suddenly on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 at her home.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson officiating.   Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. Family suggests memorials to Melody Ann Scheetz memorial fund in care of John Scheetz, 11253 Warcloud, El Paso, Texas 79936.

Melody was born March 1, 1960 in Mankato, Minn., the daughter of James L. and Shirley (Kirkeide) Palmer.  She graduated from Meservey-Thornton High School in 1978 and continued her education at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa with a degree in education.

She married the love of her life, John Scheetz, in 1985 and to this union, two daughters were born, Keely and Heather Scheetz.

They moved to El Paso in 1989, where she enjoyed her many years of teaching elementary children.  She was well loved and respected by her church family, co-workers and the community.

She enjoyed reading, collecting dolphin figurines and especially spending time with her friends and family.

She was a member of New Hope Church of God, El Paso.

Melody is survived by her husband, John Scheetz, El Paso; two daughters, Keely Scheetz, Morris, Minn. and Heather Scheetz, Alamosa, Colo.; her mother, Shirley Palmer, Clear Lake; her brother, Mark (Amy) Palmer, Garner, Iowa and a sister, Jennifer Palmer, Clear Lake; her sister-in-law, Kay Scheetz, Muskego, Wis.; father-in-law, Edward Scheetz, Franklin, Wis.; nieces and nephews, Adam, Andrew, Stephanie, Samantha, Zachary and Alex Palmer; two great-nephews; and one great-niece.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Palmer; brother, Jeffrey Palmer; and mother-in-law, Carol Scheetz.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.