Born: Thursday Aug-16-1956
Died: Tuesday Dec-14-2021
Funeral: Private Service

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& Crematory
188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Melanie Whitmore Draper, passed away at Pomerelle Place in Burley, Idaho on December 14, at 10:12 pm.  Melanie battled dementia for 13 years before dying from complications related to it.  She is survived by her husband, James McQuaid Whitmore, and two children, Emily Jane Whitmore (spouse Hannah Green), and Glenn Stephen Whitmore (spouse Sandra Whitmore). She is survived by seven siblings and five of her husband’s siblings.  Melanie loved her dogs as her children and always had one to three dogs around her.  She was a loving and caring person, who enjoyed having her family around.  The family will not be having services.  In leu of flowers, please send money in Melanie’s name to Minidoka’s Animal Shelter or to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Condolences Melanie Whitmore

Jim. I enjoyed you and Melanie in the Rupert pool. You were So kind and loving to your SWEETHEART. She Loved you so much. BLESSINGS to you and your family.

Joye Simpson

We will miss Melanie this summer at swimming. it won't be the same. I am so sorry for your loss

Sheila Catmull

Jim, so sorry for your loss. Melanie was such a sweet Lady. Always enjoyed working with her in the birth center. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Lanette Hodge

I am so sorry to here of Melanie's passing. Everyone I know comments on what a wonderful husband Jim has been. We have all seen him walking with her when she was and able was always so loving and kind fulfilling his unending love and  devotion to his sweetheart. I will always and admire your example.

Walt Graham

Jim loved you like. A brother I j just Wish I could have known Mel better. We All have different crosses to bear we just do not why

Joe Pet

I'm so sorry for your loss. Jim, You are such a great example of caring and love for your spouse. I was always impressed with Melanie's support of her children in activities as they Were growing up.

Ann Garn

Jim, I am sorry to hear about Melanie, I loved working at the hospital & seeing both of your smiling faces. Sending u much love & prayers

Candi Wells

Jim, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Craig Jadown

So sorry For Your loss Jim. I REMEMBER Melanie from the birth center a of co with you. Love and prayers for you and your family!

Jenny Young

So very sorry for your loss Jim. May she RIP.

Susie Fuentes

Jim I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Cassandra Jorgensen

Melanie was my cousin and my dear friend since we were little girls. open hearted, loving and honest—she could only ever speak the truth, comfortable or not, you knew where you stood with Mel. I am grateful for her in my life and will miss her always.

Mary Lou Reitz

Jim, I'm so sorry for your loss. Love to you and your family.

Carina Blacker