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Molly Ann Mengis, a lifelong resident of The Dalles, Ore., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Feb. 4, 2023. Molly faced health issues for many years and was ultimately diagnosed with cancer in March 2021. She fought a long, hard, and courageous battle until the end. She was 58.
Molly was born on Nov. 19, 1964, to Greg and Francie Mengis in The Dalles. She attended St. Mary’s Academy and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1982. Molly was an outstanding athlete and excelled in gymnastics, swimming, and basketball. She shared her talents with the community by coaching The Dalles swim team. Molly attended Mt. Hood Community College, where she pursued a career in dental hygiene. After graduating, she moved to Kona, Hawai'i, where she practiced hygiene on the island. While in Hawai'i, she grew a deep love and appreciation for the islands. She returned to The Dalles and began a successful career in dental hygiene where her patients became lifelong friends.
Shortly after settling in The Dalles, she had two beautiful daughters, Sammy and Abby Minnick. She loved to tell people how proud she was of her girls and was always their biggest supporter. Molly was an incredible mother who dedicated her life to raising her daughters. She had a tremendous influence on the pursuit of their lifelong goals.
Molly had the ability to light up the room with her funny and optimistic personality. Even during her tough battle with cancer, she still loved to make others laugh. To say she was strong is an understatement; she was resilient and fierce. But most of all she was beautiful and loving. Molly lived her life to the beat of her own drum and made an impact on everyone she met. She will be deeply missed, but her loved ones have endless stories and beautiful memories that will live on forever. She will never be forgotten and will always be loved.
Molly is survived by her daughters, Sammy Minnick and Abby Minnick; her parents, Greg and Francie Mengis; and her siblings, Scott (Dianna) Mengis, Jeff (Susie) Mengis, Teri Mengis, and Mike Mengis. She had eight nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Discovery Center in The Dalles. Prior to the celebration of life, a Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic Church at 2:30 p.m. for those who wish to attend. The family requests that donations be made to either Providence Hospice or the American Cancer Society in Molly’s name.
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Words are always difficult to find but as Christians we believe through a simple act of contrition, which prays through the holy spirt in this time of need, to think back to the days before and hold the memory of our dear friend, Classmate, your spirit will live on as the town we grew up in shares a spot in time that we all once stood, and played on the same field. You can always go back to that spot and look down and see as time has changed but the memory will always live on as will molly. May her family know she is happier now and will not have to suffer ever again, I will pray for Molly and her family at a stations of the cross, so she may know the full happiness of eternal life. V/r S. Lunsford
Our love and prayers are with you in the loss of Molly. May the memories of the time you spent together over the years bring you comfort and joy. Blessings, Glenn and Donnamae (Craber) Grannemann (TDHS Class of 1959)
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Words are always difficult to find but as Christians we believe through a simple act of contrition, which prays through the holy spirt in this time of need, to think back to the days before and hold the memory of our dear friend, Classmate, your spirit will live on as the town we grew up in shares a spot in time that we all once stood, and played on the same field. You can always go back to that spot and look down and see as time has changed but the memory will always live on as will molly. May her family know she is happier now and will not have to suffer ever again, I will pray for Molly and her family at a stations of the cross, so she may know the full happiness of eternal life. V/r S. Lunsford
I wanted to tell you I am praying that God through the Holy Spirit will comfort your entire family with the death of Molly.
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Our love and prayers are with you in the loss of Molly. May the memories of the time you spent together over the years bring you comfort and joy. Blessings, Glenn and Donnamae (Craber) Grannemann (TDHS Class of 1959)
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