In Loving Memory of Melanie Bonner Galvin

My name is Larry Utsler and my sister Elizabeth and I are fundraising on behalf of my niece, Lillian Galvin.

My youngest sister passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52. Of course, our family is heartbroken, but we are so sad that our niece Lillian has lost her mom.

Lillian is just 20 years old and is attending College of Sequoias. Her father and grandparents have all passed on and now her mother too. As one can imagine, she is grief stricken and needs love, help and support navigating these difficult waters at such a young age.

We are asking for donations to help Lillian honor her mother's final wishes.

Please search your heart and imagine how she must be feeling.

Thank you so much for your loving kindness. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

Here is Melanie's obituary:

Our beloved mother and sister Melanie Bonner Galvin passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was born in Visalia, California on February 24, 1971.

She is survived by her daughter Lillian Galvin.

Melanie was preceded in death by her father Gary Bonner of Exeter, her mother Sally Utsler of Visalia and her brother Mark Utsler. Melanie is survived by siblings Larry Utsler and wife Janelle, and Alan Utsler of Visalia, Elizabeth Utsler Soares and husband Danny of Modesto, Michael Utsler and wife Merritt, Aunt Mary Abeyta and Lillian’s fiancé Quin Washington, all of Visalia. She is also survived by stepmother Nana Lee Bonner of Exeter, siblings Braxton Bonner of Tennessee, Brock Bonner and wife Liz, and Tyree Lopez of Exeter and Aunt Judy Brown of Visalia and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.