Melinda Marie Wynn Obituary (2023)

Melinda "Mindy" Marie Wynn was born on April 26, 1961, and arrived at her eternal home with Jesus, in heaven, on October 26, 2023. Mindy was born in Yakima, WA and lived in Naches as a child and an adult. She graduated from Highland High School. Mindy was raised in Naches with her 2 sisters and one brother. Mindy moved back into Yakima and in 2003 moved into her home on Sycamore Street. As an adult, Mindy cared for her aging father while working in a nursing home in Union Gap, WA. She also worked at Apple King in Gleed, WA as a fruit processor, and she delivered the Yakima Herald Newspaper. On February 15, 1997, Mindy married Beto Alvarez and together they have 2 daughters, Joy Esther Alvarez, and Cassandra "Cassie" Beattie. Mindy enjoyed crafting, teaching Sunday School, traveling with family and friends, watching medical procedure shows and Law & Order. Mindy also always enjoyed time and travel with her family and friends. Mindy attended the Naches Nazarene Church and Yakima Bethel Church of the Nazarene where she was a member. She loved her church family and especially enjoyed trips taken with the "Posse" ladies of Bethel Nazarene. Mindy also enjoyed trips to Disneyland and Disneyworld with her family and extended family. Mindy enjoyed special days out with her girls to pamper themselves or being at home and teaching her girls to cook. Every recipe was detailed and always included instructions to make the meal with love. Mindys daughters said of her that even if she only had a few cents left, they would frequently see her give it away to someone in need, even if she already didnt have enough for herself. They called her a "Momma Bear" who definitely loved her friends, family and especially her girls. Some of her proudest moments were seeing both of her girls graduate high school and when her daughter, Cassie, married Connor Beattie. Mindy loved growing up with her sisters Patty and Renee and her brother Darrel. She was known as a "prankster" and always loved teasing and having fun with her family. Mindy is survived by her daughters Joy Esther Alvarez, Cassandra "Cassie" (Connor) Beattie, her brother Darrel (Robin) Wynn, and sisters Renee (Matthew) ONeal and Patty (Lee) Hibbard. She was proceeded in death by her sister Joy and her parents Charles and Barbara Wynn. A celebration of life service will be held at Yakima Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 1103. W. Mead Ave, on November 4th, 2023, at 11am. A potluck lunch will follow the service and those attending are asked to bring a dish to share. Mindys daughters also encourage everyone to wear pink, Mindys favorite color. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com SERVICES Celebration of Life Saturday, November 04, 2023 11:00 AM Bethel Church of the Nazarene 1103 W Mead Ave Yakima, WA 98902