Melisa Nygard Obituary (1980 - 2021)

Melisa Nicole Nygard Lansing Passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the age of 41. Born January 23, 1980 to Jerry and Connie (Sigourney) Moist in Lansing, Michigan. Melisa worked as a cook for many area restaurants including Archey's in Onondaga, Darb's in Eaton Rapids, Lansing Brewing Company and Dan's Coney Island in Lansing. Melisa attended both Bath and Leslie schools where she played the Bass Clarinet. She loved to read and was a big fan of Stephen King novels. Melisa enjoyed watching her favorite shows with her husband that included Six Feet Under and all of the Marvel Comic Movies. She loved spending time with all of her family and family time was always most important to Melisa. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who remember her. Preceding her in death was her father, Jerry Moist. Surviving are her husband, Stephen Nygard; children, Duncan Watts, Donavon Watts, Dante Watts, Micah Nygard, Orrin Nygard; grandson, Ezekiel Watts; mother, Connie Moist; brother, Wyatt Moist; sisters, Sarah Moist, Genny Moist; mother-in-law, Dominga Nygard as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held from 2pm - 4pm on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family, care of Stephen Nygard. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com