Melody Lee (Sweeney) Pomatto went to be with her Lord December 26, 2013, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Melody was born July 19, 1947 in Helena, Montana. She graduated from Helena High School in 1965 and then briefly moved to Seattle Washington with her Mother. During that time she married and gave birth to her son, Michael James Bailey. A few years later she returned to Helena. In 1977 she married the love of her life Roger Pomatto with whom she spent 36 happy years. Melody worked for the Montana Highway Patrol, where she remained until retirement.
Melody loved to spend time with her family and friends hunting, fishing and camping.
Melody was a devoted servant of the Lord and will be remembered as dedicated and active member of her Church and Captain of the prayer chain. She will also be remembered by her family and friends for her fun-loving spirit and her love of butterflies.
She is preceded in death by her Mother, Lorna Mae Cox, Father Charles Sweeney, Brother, Larry James Sweeney and son Michael Bailey. She is survived by her husband Roger Pomatto, aunts and cousins, several step-children, step-grand-children, and one Step-great Grandchild.
Public viewing hours will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church, 3384 Canyon Ferry Rd, East Helena with funeral services to be held at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will take place at Forestvale Cemetery in Helena. A reception will be held in the social center of the church immediately following the burial. Memorials in Melody’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Melody.
Service Schedule
Viewing
11:00 a.m. to 12:00
Tuesday December 31, 2013
Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 31, 2013
Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
Graveside Service
2:15 p.m.
Tuesday December 31, 2013
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena, MT 59602
Reception
3:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 31, 2013
Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
Service Schedule
Viewing
11:00 a.m. to 12:00
Tuesday December 31, 2013
Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 31, 2013
Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
Graveside Service
2:15 p.m.
Tuesday December 31, 2013
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena, MT 59602
Reception
3:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 31, 2013
Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
Tim Clavin says
To Roger and family.
Over the years I had the pleasure of spending time with you and Melody at the Kessler and Longmire family gatherings and always looked forward to seeing you and Melody. She was a very sweet person who always made the gatherings better. Please take care and know others are sharing your sadness at the too early passing of this wonderful lady.
Rich Baker says
To Roger,
So sorry to hear of your loss, my friend.
Hang in there and remember the good times.
Leona Zaharko says
Roger and family, I am so sorry for your great loss. Melody has always been one of the sweetest people I have ever known – always with a smile on her face.
Pastor Murph Set Free Helena says
I will miss this Servant For Christ who, with Roger, would show up at all the functions we had at Set Free with food to feed the hungry, to share with anyone the hope and glory she had in Jesus Christ. What a awesome prayer warrior, what a beautiful pure heart, what a blessed child of God. Melody, well done my friend. Roger, all our love and respect to you me brother.
Charles V Pomatto says
Condolences to my brother and his family from the Pomatto’s in Texas.
Melody truly was a great person, always reflecting goodness and a believer in Jesus Christ.
Darlene (Remmich) Pine says
Condolences to our friend Roger, Melody will be very much missed, but I will always remember the fun times we had together and the fun playing hooky in high school.
Mary Elwood says
My mother, Rachel Kresge and Melody’s mother, Lorna were cousins, making Melody my second cousin. I remember when Melody and I visited shortly after Michael’s death. Such a sad time. My daughter was dealing with cancer at that same time also. Melody had a big heart and true belief in the Lord. Whenever I saw her there was never a hesitation in giving me a hug and asking how my daughter is doing. I sincerely believe Melody is home with Michael now. I offer my Prayers to the family. God will see you through this too. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Bob and Joann Longmire says
Roger, Bob and I were so sorry to hear about Melody. She will be missed. She was always so thoughtful of everyone. Our thoughts are with you.
Joe Strock says
Roger, You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of Melody. I enjoyed her upbeat telephone conversations about the bucolic life the two of you had. Do think back on the good times you two have had and look toward the future to develop a new, satisfying life. Time will heal the hurt—-however it may take a long time. Keep in touch.