Melisa was born September 3, 1975 at Minot, North Dakota the daughter of Alan and Susan (Waswick) Cleveland. She was raised and educated in Minot and graduated from Minot High School in 1994. She was baptized at Rose Valley Lutheran Church, near Des Lacs and a confirmed member of Zion Lutheran Church, Minot.

Melisa was united in marriage to Cory Williams on March 17, 1995. From this union they were blessed with two sons, Casey and Nathan. She worked as a daycare provider in her home and later at Napa Auto Parts and Soltis Business Forms until they were divorced.

She was united in marriage to Kevin LeRohl on September 28, 2002. From this union, two children were born, Kelsey and Kipp. She again worked as a daycare provider and at the Hacienda as a bartender/waitress. They were later divorced.

Her children were of utmost importance to Melisa. She enjoyed spending the summer months at Sakakawea and Clear Lake, cooking, taking care of her animals and just being outdoors.

Her loving family includes , children, Casey (Lexi) Williams, Nathan Williams, Kelsey LeRohl all of Minot, Kipp LeRohl of Stanley, ND; 2 grandchildren, Colter and Chevie Williams; mother, Susan Cleveland, rural Minot; father, Alan Cleveland, Hartwell, GA; grandmother, Elaine Waswick, Rural Minot, sister, Michelle Vanwinkle, Fargo.

Melisa was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Lyle Waswick and paternal grandparents, Clifton C and Mary Cleveland.

Celebration of Life service: Friday, April 27, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church, Minot.
Interment: Rose Valley Cemetery, rural Des Lacs, ND.
Visitation : Thursday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
In lieu of flowers or plants, the family prefers memorials.

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