Melanie Ann Day Obituary (2025)

Melanie Ann Tanasse-Day, born on January 7, 1956, in Yakima, Washington, passed away peacefully, on January 16, 2025, in her hometown, at the age of 69. The beloved daughter of Milton A. (M.A.) Tanasse and Geraldine (Gerry) Raymond-Tanasse, Melanie grew up in Moxee, Washington, surrounded by her four siblings, Joe Tanasse, Robert Tanasse, Lisa Tanasse-Groenig, and Patrick Tanasse. She attended Holy Rosary Elementary School, in Moxee, and graduated from Carroll High School, in Yakima. In 1980, Melanie met Steve Flumerfelt in Auburn, Washington. They married and welcomed two sons into their lives, Patrick in 1984 and Robert in 1987. The family moved to Spokane in 1990, before Melanie and her younger son relocated to Yakima in 1994. Melanie built a remarkable career in the banking industry. Her professional journey included roles at Peoples Bank in Federal Way, Seafirst Bank in Spokane, and Bank of America in Yakima, before she transitioned to Dietzen Lakey Accounting Firm to conclude her working years. Her dedication and work ethic left an indelible mark on colleagues and clients alike. In 2000, she found love again with James (Jamie) Day. They were married on March 22, 2002, and shared a life filled with joy and adventure. In 2009, Melanie and Jamie fulfilled a lifelong dream, by building a lake house in Deer Meadows, Washington. This serene retreat became her sanctuary, a place where she embraced the beauty of nature through boating excursions on Lake Roosevelt or long walks in the Deer Meadows neighborhood to keep up on gossip. Summers spent perfecting her radiant tan became part of her signature charm, one that inspired admiration from all who knew her. Melanie was a social butterfly and never missed an opportunity to catch up with her childhood girlfriends from Moxee and Carroll High School at lunch or a ladies night out. Melanie's last years were spent with the little loves of her life, her beloved grandchildren. She and Jamie never passed up the opportunity to spend time with them, in every card or note she wrote they "rocked her world." She found strength through them, which carried her through the difficult years of her fight with cancer. Melanie is survived by her husband, Jamie Day; sons, Patrick Flumerfelt and Robert Flumerfelt; stepchildren, Kristi Day and Tyler Day, grandsons, Cole Flumerfelt, and Clay Flumerfelt, granddaughter, Tinsley Day, father, Milton A (M.A.) Tanasse, and siblings, Joseph Tanasse, Robert Tanasse, Lisa Tanasse-Groenig and Patrick Tanasse. Melanie is preceded in death by her mother, Gerry Tanasse, and grandson, Cam Flumerfelt. Her warmth, stubborn spirit, and unwavering strength will be deeply missed by those fortunate enough to have known her. May her memory bring comfort to all who loved her, as they reflect on the joy she brought into their lives. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Holy Rosary Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 20th, from 2:00 to 5:00pm at the Elks Lodge in Selah, WA. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.