1976
Dr.
2015
Dr. Melissa Krepps, D.O.
May 19, 1976 — February 23, 2015
On February 23, 2015, Mrs. Melissa C. Krepps, D.O., 38, of Middletown, MD, took the hand of her Father, somewhat unexpectedly, in the home that she loved, surrounded by her family, after a long fight with melanoma.
She was born on May 19, 1976, to Terry and Mary Burns of Chesterfield, MO. She was preceded in death by her sister Elizabeth Burns.
Melissa split her time growing up between Sarasota, FL, and St. Louis, MO. An avid scholar, she attended the Visitation Academy in St. Louis where she met her best friend Suzanna Kilmer, who she is also preceded by in death. After that, Melissa took a full scholarship to Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO. Driven to be a physician, she attended the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, earning her doctorate in 2003. There she met her first husband, and together they went on to have their daughter, Vivienne Marie Chassels, in 2002, the apple of Melissa’s eye. After completing her residency in Internal Medicine at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, she met and married the love of her life, Benjamin L. Krepps, D.O., inheriting a stepson, Prophet Foley Krepps, now 11. Melissa decided to retire from medicine in 2008 to be a full-time mother and wife. Her immense talent for medicine was completely overshadowed by her passion for being a professional mom to Lazarus Luther Krepps, born July 14, 2008, Kane Christian Krepps, born December 14, 2009, Credence Cross Krepps, born April 5, 2011, and their older sister, Vivi.
Melissa knew her God and walked with Him throughout every day. In doing so, she grew from a smart, cynical, questioning, pragmatist to a trusting, spiritual, loving visionary of what God’s purpose was for her life. Although this transformation was gradual, it progressed quickly, as she firmly grasped what love looks like and how to apply it to every day interaction to the best of her human ability. In 2008, when Melissa followed her heart, and decided to leave medicine to care for her children full-time, she attacked motherhood with all the fervor she had medicine. She was so committed to her new job as a wife and mother; she never once had a babysitter but opted to push everyday to show her family all the love she possibly could. Melissa was all too human but, like King David, had a heart that was all too heavenly. Her life was a picture of selflessness, even to her final hours, when, knowing her earthly vehicle was failing, she chose to endure her suffering in lieu of sharing that burden with others. Today, she dances with her Bride and continues to surround her family with her spirit every day, loving them just as hard but in a new and perfect way.
A public viewing will be held at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702, from 6 PM-8 PM, Sunday, March 1, 2015.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Monday, March 2, 2015, also at Stauffer Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown, MD.
In lieu of flowers, which Melissa believed to be a big waste of money, memorial donations can be made toward the melanoma research work of Steven Rosenberg, M.D. Checks can be made out to the National Cancer Institute and sent to the attention of Steven Rosenberg, M.D., 10 Center Drive, 10CRC, Room 3-3940, Bethesda, MD 20892.
She was born on May 19, 1976, to Terry and Mary Burns of Chesterfield, MO. She was preceded in death by her sister Elizabeth Burns.
Melissa split her time growing up between Sarasota, FL, and St. Louis, MO. An avid scholar, she attended the Visitation Academy in St. Louis where she met her best friend Suzanna Kilmer, who she is also preceded by in death. After that, Melissa took a full scholarship to Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO. Driven to be a physician, she attended the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, earning her doctorate in 2003. There she met her first husband, and together they went on to have their daughter, Vivienne Marie Chassels, in 2002, the apple of Melissa’s eye. After completing her residency in Internal Medicine at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, she met and married the love of her life, Benjamin L. Krepps, D.O., inheriting a stepson, Prophet Foley Krepps, now 11. Melissa decided to retire from medicine in 2008 to be a full-time mother and wife. Her immense talent for medicine was completely overshadowed by her passion for being a professional mom to Lazarus Luther Krepps, born July 14, 2008, Kane Christian Krepps, born December 14, 2009, Credence Cross Krepps, born April 5, 2011, and their older sister, Vivi.
Melissa knew her God and walked with Him throughout every day. In doing so, she grew from a smart, cynical, questioning, pragmatist to a trusting, spiritual, loving visionary of what God’s purpose was for her life. Although this transformation was gradual, it progressed quickly, as she firmly grasped what love looks like and how to apply it to every day interaction to the best of her human ability. In 2008, when Melissa followed her heart, and decided to leave medicine to care for her children full-time, she attacked motherhood with all the fervor she had medicine. She was so committed to her new job as a wife and mother; she never once had a babysitter but opted to push everyday to show her family all the love she possibly could. Melissa was all too human but, like King David, had a heart that was all too heavenly. Her life was a picture of selflessness, even to her final hours, when, knowing her earthly vehicle was failing, she chose to endure her suffering in lieu of sharing that burden with others. Today, she dances with her Bride and continues to surround her family with her spirit every day, loving them just as hard but in a new and perfect way.
A public viewing will be held at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702, from 6 PM-8 PM, Sunday, March 1, 2015.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Monday, March 2, 2015, also at Stauffer Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown, MD.
In lieu of flowers, which Melissa believed to be a big waste of money, memorial donations can be made toward the melanoma research work of Steven Rosenberg, M.D. Checks can be made out to the National Cancer Institute and sent to the attention of Steven Rosenberg, M.D., 10 Center Drive, 10CRC, Room 3-3940, Bethesda, MD 20892.
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