Merilane passed away peacefully with her beloved kitty on her tummy on December 23, 2007 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her children Wendy Landin, Scott (Leslie Martens) Hugdahl, Heidi (Hugdahl) (Patrick) Cillo, Derek (Tiffany) Hugdahl; grandchildren Mitchell, Matthew, Reese and Piper Hugdahl; and brother Donald Mattson. Memorial service Sunday, January 6, 2:45 pm at The Inn at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe, Littleton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80214; Pink Ribbon Foundation, 7450 E. Jewell Ave., Ste. A, Denver, CO 80231; or Denver Street School, 1567 Marion St., Denver, CO 80218. Please share condolences at HoranCares.com.