On March 28, 2007, Michele Melik died in a tragic accident at the young age of 41 while kayaking on Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona, U.S.A. She was with her 15 year old son, Christopher, and boyfriend at the time of the accident. Michele is survived by her loving family, her son, Christopher; her parents, Bernie and Alfreda; two sisters: Susan (Paul) and Roberta (Tony); grandmother, Mary Melik; as well as many family and close friends. If anyone was the quintessential hiker, it was Michele, having hiked over 15,000 miles since she began at the age of 15 on her first hike in Jasper, Alberta, Canada with her Father. In 2006 alone, Michele had hiked in Peru, Alaska, Jasper and Hawaii. Michele's spirit of adventure also carried over into her chosen profession, graduating in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta (U. of A.) at a time when engineering was still predominantly a male profession. Prior to her death, Michele worked as a project manager for Stuart Olson Construction in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Being the kind spirit that she was, Michele was always thinking of others, whether it be climbing into a garbage bin in her dress, nylons and high heels to rescue a litter of abandoned kittens, or volunteering a minimum of 15 hours a week as a coach, referee and co-ordinator of student referees for the Knights of Columbus mini-basketball program (ages 9-16) in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada where she grew up. Michele's short life on earth has touched the lives of many. She will be truly missed, but never forgotten. Godspeed, Michele! (Comments by Bruce Pickett) If you would like to sign the online guestbook, you can do so at www.legacy.com/can-edmonton/GB/GuestBookindex.aspx?PersonID=87070571

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