The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., June 14, 2001, page 6
LORENE M. MATTSON
Lorene M. Mattson, 94, of Grants Pass, Ore., died May
15, 2001, at her home.
She was born Lorene Marguerite Bunnell on Sept. 1, 1906
in Centerville. Lorene graduated from Centerville High School in 1925 and
attended business college for two years. On June 3, 1927 in South Bend, she
married Clarence (Pat) Mattson, who died in 1984. The couple moved to Grants
Pass from Centerville in 1976.
She was a homemaker and a caregiver. Lorene was a member
of the First Christian Church in Grants Pass and a former member of the
Centerville Church of Christ. She was also a member of the Washington State
Grange and the Neighbors of Woodcraft and was active in the Thimble Club.
She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and knitting and she especially enjoyed her
family.
In addition to her husband, Pat, one daughter, Dolores
Marguerite Mattson, preceded her in death.
Survivors include one son, Gerald Mattson, of Independence,
Ore.; one daughter; Joyce DeChenne, of Grants Pass, Ore.; seven grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at Chapel of the Valley Funeral
Home on May 19. A graveside service was held at the Centerville Cemetery
on May 21.
The Daily Courier, Grants Pass, OR., May 16, 2001, page 2B
LORENE M. MATTSON
Lorene M. Mattson, 91, of Grants Pass died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Chapel of the Valley Funeral Home.
The Daily Courier, Grants Pass, OR., May 16, 2001, page 2B
LORENE M. MATTSON
Lorene M. Mattson, 94, of Grants Pass died Tuesday, May
15, 2001, at her home.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Chapel
of the Valley Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. with
the Rev. Wes Winn of First Christian Church officiating. A graveside service
will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Centerville, Wash.
She was born Lorene Marguerite Bunnell, Sept. 1, 1906,
in Centerville, Wash. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1925
and attended business college for two years. On June 3, 1927, in South Bend,
Wash., she married Clarence Mattson, who died in 1984. They moved to Grants
Pass in 1976. She was a homemaker and a caregiver.
She was a member of First Christian Church and former
member of Centerville Church of Christ. She was a life member of the Washington
State Grange and the Neighbors of Woodcraft, and was active in the Thimble
Club.
She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and knitting and she
especially her family.
Survivors include a son, Gerald Mattson of Independence;
a daughter, Joyce DeChenne of Grants Pass; seven grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren.
A daughter, Delores Marguerite Mattson, died before her.
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