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Melissa Kay Hammer

1968 - 2017

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August

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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Feuerborn Family Funeral Service

16 N Buckeye St

Iola, Kansas, United States

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August

Funeral Service

2:00 pm

Thursday, August 10, 2017

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Spring Fisk posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

What a wonderful wonderful lady! Melissa gave her whole life to helping children know about Christ. She has touched so many with her curriculum! We will only find out how many in heaven. I remember when she lost her sight she was afraid of the dark. Now her body is restored and she is with her Lord. I am so happy that Melissa does not have to be afraid of the dark anymore.

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Tabitha Hammer posted a condolence

Monday, August 14, 2017

The family asked me to express our overwhelming gratitude to all who added a comment, text, sent a card, or flowers! We are so thankful for the love and support shown the last week.

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Linda Hardin posted a condolence

Friday, August 11, 2017

I knew Melissa as a co-worker for the Church of the Nazarene. I watched her work her way from an editorial assistant to the Children's Editor. What a joy to know Melissa. She's has no more pain and can once again see and meet Jesus fave-to-face! See you again, Melissa!!

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Jenifer Herman Cedillo posted a condolence

Friday, August 11, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Melissa mainly through Amy Lofton. I also went to MANC with her (back in the old days). I know she struggled with many physical hardships. May God comfort you all until you greet her again in Heaven. Sincerely, Jenny

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Stan and Cheryl Heffernon posted a condolence

Thursday, August 10, 2017

So sorry for your loss

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Sandra Heffernon posted a condolence

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Lavone I'm so sorry to hear Missy passed.

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Shirley Marvin posted a condolence

Thursday, August 10, 2017

I am saddened by the passing of Melissa, but am grateful she is suffering no more. I connected with her through work at the Nazarene Headquarters, as well as at Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene (KCFC). While our work assignments did not often interface (because we were in different offices and assignments), we did serve together on the Children's Ministry Council, VBS, and in other areas at KCFC. Melissa was such a dedicated leader in whatever endeavors she pursued. We were blessed to have her expertise in serving as the director of our VBS on more than one occasion. She offered much wisdom and confidence in that assignment, and her love for the kids was always evident. Her absence from our church ministries has left a huge gap that I'm not sure anyone else could ever fill. We were blessed to have her among us for many years. I pray the Lord will offer comfort and peace to all the family in these days of remembering her life while grieving her death. I am comforted that she is in Heaven with our God, and that I will see her again. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Twila Freeman posted a condolence

Thursday, August 10, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Melissa when I attend Kansas City First Church several years ago. She always seemed to have a smile on her face and a willingness to help out. She will be greatly missed. Still it is hard to be sad when I consider where she is, who she is with and what she is seeing. I can only imagine. Keeping your family in my prayers, Twila Freeman

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Patricia Schultz posted a condolence

Thursday, August 10, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Melissa. I was privileged to work at the Nazarene Publishing House and make her aquatiance. She was a very bright women and a terrific editor of Children's curriculum. She was sweet, had a lovely smile and great send of humor! She was a great storyteller and entertained us at a party I attended that my daughter had! But most of all she had a great heart for children to know God's Word! I was so sorry when she became so ill. I have missed her at KCFC. My condolences to her family! She is with her Lord now, and I cannot wish her back!

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Don and Linda Sides posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Lavon and Lynn, We are sorry to hear of your loss. I remember all those family visits we had as kids at Grandpa and Grandma's house in Iola, but that was so long ago. Now your Melissa too has gone to heaven. Our family has such a great Christian heritage. Melissa carries that long line of Christian testimony right into heaven with her. Heaven will be a wonderful place to experience the very best that Christ has for us, throughout eternity. She is missed here and welcomed in heaven. Our prayers are with your family. - Don and Linda Sides

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Rev Jim & Joy Nash posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Our prayers are with you in the loss of your beloved Melissa! May God give you comfort & peace during this difficult time! Jim & Joy Nash

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Dr. Eric and Becky (Ashworth) Stevens and family posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

So sorry for your loss. May you feel comfort and peace from Our Heavenly Father.

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Gloria (Glo) Smothers posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Lynn & Lavon, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to you & the whole family. Glo

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Lyn RIchard posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Melissa at Nazarene Headquarters. She was a delight to be with. Praying for your family.

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Woodie J. Stevens posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

I'm sorry to learn of Melissa's death. She was a valued part of the Children's ministries team for the Church of the Nazarene and NPH. Her creativity and sweet spirit are missed. I am grateful for her life, witness, and service to, for, and with children. Her contributions made a difference. Woodie J Stevens Global Director Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries Church of the Nazarene

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Louise Foster posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers goes out to all of the family.I no that she will be missed by all that knew her. Sheila Griffith Humboldt Ks.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2017

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Mili McConn posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Lavon and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your daughter's passing. Our most sincere condolences. Mili McConn

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Joseph Coleson posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

We are sorry to see of Melissa's passing. We rest, as did she, in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection. I (Joseph) saw Melissa regularly for a number of years when she worked as Children's Editorial Director, and was impressed with her conviction of the importance of biblical and biblically-based curriculum for the children of God's Church, and her care in seeing that that was what her department produced. Then she became a student of mine at NTS. I admired her courage and determination in completing her degree program, even as physical impediments arose. She did not let them stop her, and I was happy with and for her in that success. With all her family and friends, we rejoice in the memories of Melissa's life in Christ and in His Church. May God's comfort be with all in this time of sorrow at her passing. Joseph and Charlotte Coleson Nazarene Theological Seminary

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Vicki Nelson posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Melissa was a Beautiful Lady and I enjoyed eating lunch with her at Nazarene Publishing House. She was truly a Blessing and will definitely be missed. I was so sorry to hear about her passing. Heaven has another Beautiful Angel!!! May the Lord surround and console the Family at this time. I will miss her Smile and Positive attitude. Vicki Nelson

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Roger Allen posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

What a great loss for all who knew Melissa. My wife, Joy, and I have known Melissa for over 20 years. She was a good friend and a wonderful, faithful influence in the lives of many of the children of KC First Church of the Nazarene for many years. My two daughters, now young adults, benefited directly from Melissa's spiritual influence and teaching in their early years at KC First as she lovingly worked with the young kids of our congregation. I had the privilege of working with Melissa in a variety of ways -- both in our local church and in collaboration on VBS projects at the local and general church level. She was always a joy to work with. I loved her quick wit, her passion for children and her creative mind. In these past few years as Melissa's health problems escalated, I was privileged to be able to spend more time with her as she navigated new challenges in her life. Though the adversities were formidable, she had a strong spirit and even in her darkest times, looked to her Lord as the firm foundation on which she built her life. My heartfelt condolences to her family and the many friends who are grieving this tremendous loss. I am so saddened by her passing, but rejoice that she is now whole and in the presence of the One she lived for on this earth.

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Chrisy Mull posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Melissa will be terribly missed. I knew her through Dave and Amy Lofton. I loved talking with Melissa. We've had many conversations that I will never forget.

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Jennifer Stovall posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

I loved our time together. We had such good times when got to combine forces for the publishing house. Rest In Peace sweet lady.

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Larry Morris posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

I knew Melissa as a tireless worker and an essential member of the Sunday School Ministries Department of the Church of the Nazarene. Her passion for children was exemplary and it will continue to live on through the ministry materials she helped write and develop. I and the SSM team were blessed to know her and look forward to the time we will greet her again in eternity. (1 Corinthians 15:51-54)

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Paul & Brenda Nixon posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

We are sorry to hear of the loss of sweet little Melissa. Our family knew her for many years when we lived in Kansas. Melissa had a great impact on our daughters. Although we grieve her loss here, we know she is rejoicing with Jesus, whole and happy.

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Andy Lauer posted a condolence

Monday, August 7, 2017

Melissa was a wonderful person, and I enjoyed working with her for many years. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

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Rev. Andrew Ervin posted a condolence

Monday, August 7, 2017

I first met Melissa on a visit to Kansas City when I first began serving in Children's Ministry. Over the years I had the opportunity to serve with her on several committees and project teams through NPH. She was my editor on several writing projects. In 2010 Melissa was my editor for my first book. She was more than an editor. She is my friend and constant encourager. She truly made the lives of everyone she knew richer by her compassion and love. My last phone call with her was about one year ago. We talked about our hopes, our family and friends. She will be greatly missed in the children's ministry leadership community. That is where she shined the most. So to my friend Melissa, thank you for loving children and those who were called to serve them. You made the world a better place! Pastor Andy Ervin Former Chairman, Nazarene Children's Leadership Network

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Ron and Mary (Cochran) Garner posted a condolence

Monday, August 7, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to all of you. You are in our prayers Mary Margaret & Ron

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Tina Maloney posted a condolence

Monday, August 7, 2017

I have many fond memories of Missy- slumber parties, birthday parties and playing in the cornfields with her. Missy was a dear childhood friend to me. She was smart, kind and very sweet. I will say my prayers for her dear family

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Stefanie Hendrickson posted a condolence

Monday, August 7, 2017

I worked with Melissa at WordAction for several years. I always enjoyed chatting with her--she made work easier. I am saddened to hear of her passing but have hope in the grace she found through faith in Christ. May her redemption be made complete.

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Yvonne Nuffer posted a condolence

Monday, August 7, 2017

I lost a dear friend this week. I've known Melissa K Hammer for 23 years. She was the first person to friend us when we moved to Kansas City all those years ago. She became a part of our family and was at every important event that involved my kids. Melissa was the adopted aunt that they so desperately needed because we lived far from family. She was one of the first people to hold Kellen after he was born and the first visitor we had after Faith's adoption. She would send me cards to remind me what a wonderful mother I was. I am so going to miss the impact and love she had on our family. I am going to miss the deep friendship that I had with her. Melissa loved children, she loved people with the love of Christ. I am going to miss you dear friend but am rejoicing that your body is restored.

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Lori Houston Clapper posted a condolence

Monday, August 7, 2017

Melissa was one of my roommates my senior year at MNU. She was a junior. We lived in the building with the suites, and as a nursing major I was too busy to be very social. However, I remember Melissa as a kind, gentle person with many talents. She had a great sense of humor and was a perfect roommate. I have read posts on her behalf over the past few years including when she still worked at Nazarene Headquarters. I was always proud to read our children's lesson materials that carried her name. Heaven gained a special person, but Earth has lost one.

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Ross and Jean Dewitte posted a condolence

Monday, August 7, 2017

Such a privilege to have known Melissa. God bless all of the family.she was so sweet.

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Sheila English (Brown) posted a condolence

Monday, August 7, 2017

Missy was a classmate and a friend. She was kind hearted, funny and smart. She will be missed, prayers for all her family, may there be peace as she sings with the angels and watches over us all now.

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Marilyn Arbuckle posted a condolence

Monday, August 7, 2017

Condolences to the family and friends of Melissa Hammer. I remember her as a little girl and not as much now but her nephew has been a special friend of my Grandson for some time. Prayers to the family.

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Connie Kaye Horn posted a condolence

Monday, August 7, 2017

Love and light during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of Missy during our school years together in Iola.

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Nadine Sadler posted a condolence

Monday, August 7, 2017

My heart hurts for you the family. I will always remember Melissa's love for children. Her heart's passion was to lead them to Jesus. She was so creative and the children loved her. Her legacy will live on through the lives she touched.

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