A celebration of the life of Mylissa Burnett Eckdahl, of Eagle, will take place at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 pm.  The memorial will be followed by hors’ d’oeuvres and refreshments.   Free parking is at the Ford Center and the Montane Villa.

Mylissa, 43, suffered a heart attack at her home on Wednesday and passed away at Vail Valley Medical Center on Friday, April 17, 2009.

Donations to help Mylissa's family may be sent to the Vail Valley Charitable Fund at PO Box 1275, Avon, CO 81620.

During her life, Mylissa benefited from the donations of many organizations and groups.  The family also suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Canine Companions for Independence (www.cci.org) or Craig Hospital Foundation (www.craighospital.org).

All friends of Mylissa and her family are welcome to attend the celebration.