MATSON – Daphne M., 85, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006. She was born February 22, 1921 in Slough, England to George and Nan Best. She graduated from Tulsa Central High School, Class of 1939. She attended Draughon's Business School. She was first and foremost a loving mother, wife, grandmother, gifted homemaker and friend to many. Daphne worked for many years at the Lewis Meyer Bookstore prior to retiring and beginning volunteer work. She was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon, an office volunteer, coordinated the flower ministry, served on the Worship and Music Committee, and served as an usher. She was actively involved in the St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed her many years in The Sewing Club. Daphne was preceded in death by her parents and son Mark. She is survived by George, her loving husband of 55 years, son Geordie and daughter-in-law Laurie Matson, grandchildren Andy and Erin Matson, daughter-in-law Bridget Matson and grandson Stewart Matson. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Monday, December 18th at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the music ministry at First Presbyterian Church.
MATSON – Daphne M., 85, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006. She was born February 22, 1921 in Slough, England to George and Nan Best. She graduated from Tulsa Central High School, Class of 1939. She attended Draughon's Business School. She was first and foremost a loving mother, wife, grandmother, gifted homemaker and friend to many. Daphne worked for many years at the Lewis Meyer Bookstore prior to retiring and beginning volunteer work. She was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon, an office volunteer, coordinated the flower ministry, served on the Worship and Music Committee, and served as an usher. She was actively involved in the St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed her many years in The Sewing Club. Daphne was preceded in death by her parents and son Mark. She is survived by George, her loving husband of 55 years, son Geordie and daughter-in-law Laurie Matson, grandchildren Andy and Erin Matson, daughter-in-law Bridget Matson and grandson Stewart Matson. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Monday, December 18th at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the music ministry at First Presbyterian Church.
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