Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - January 31, 2014
Bonnie Matson, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, following a long illness. She was born Oct. 22, 1935, in Clarkston to Elisha and Wilma Blankinship.
Bonnie cherished her childhood memories of trailing sheep in the mountains with her father and twin sister, Betty. At age 16, she married John Chapman, with whom she had two children, Sheila and Eddie. The couple later divorced.
She married Victor Matson Dec. 27, 1957, in Portland, Ore., and they lived in Seattle for most of their married lives. They had one daughter, Melinda. The couple retired to Clarkston in 1992. Their door was always open to others, and Bonnie could often be found cooking large meals for gatherings of friends and neighbors. She enjoyed playing pinochle, reading (especially the Bible), and crocheting afghans, which she often gave as gifts. Many of Melinda's friends referred to Bonnie as "mom."
Bonnie is survived by her mother, Wilma Tyler; twin sister, Betty Russell; brother Fred Williams; daughter Melinda (Dave) Crawford; and grandsons Lucas and Kellen Crawford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Matson; father Elisha Blankinship; and son Eddie Blankinship.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Bonnie Matson, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, following a long illness. She was born Oct. 22, 1935, in Clarkston to Elisha and Wilma Blankinship.
Bonnie cherished her childhood memories of trailing sheep in the mountains with her father and twin sister, Betty. At age 16, she married John Chapman, with whom she had two children, Sheila and Eddie. The couple later divorced.
She married Victor Matson Dec. 27, 1957, in Portland, Ore., and they lived in Seattle for most of their married lives. They had one daughter, Melinda. The couple retired to Clarkston in 1992. Their door was always open to others, and Bonnie could often be found cooking large meals for gatherings of friends and neighbors. She enjoyed playing pinochle, reading (especially the Bible), and crocheting afghans, which she often gave as gifts. Many of Melinda's friends referred to Bonnie as "mom."
Bonnie is survived by her mother, Wilma Tyler; twin sister, Betty Russell; brother Fred Williams; daughter Melinda (Dave) Crawford; and grandsons Lucas and Kellen Crawford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Matson; father Elisha Blankinship; and son Eddie Blankinship.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - January 31, 2014
Bonnie Matson, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, following a long illness. She was born Oct. 22, 1935, in Clarkston to Elisha and Wilma Blankinship.
Bonnie cherished her childhood memories of trailing sheep in the mountains with her father and twin sister, Betty. At age 16, she married John Chapman, with whom she had two children, Sheila and Eddie. The couple later divorced.
She married Victor Matson Dec. 27, 1957, in Portland, Ore., and they lived in Seattle for most of their married lives. They had one daughter, Melinda. The couple retired to Clarkston in 1992. Their door was always open to others, and Bonnie could often be found cooking large meals for gatherings of friends and neighbors. She enjoyed playing pinochle, reading (especially the Bible), and crocheting afghans, which she often gave as gifts. Many of Melinda's friends referred to Bonnie as "mom."
Bonnie is survived by her mother, Wilma Tyler; twin sister, Betty Russell; brother Fred Williams; daughter Melinda (Dave) Crawford; and grandsons Lucas and Kellen Crawford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Matson; father Elisha Blankinship; and son Eddie Blankinship.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Bonnie Matson, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, following a long illness. She was born Oct. 22, 1935, in Clarkston to Elisha and Wilma Blankinship.
Bonnie cherished her childhood memories of trailing sheep in the mountains with her father and twin sister, Betty. At age 16, she married John Chapman, with whom she had two children, Sheila and Eddie. The couple later divorced.
She married Victor Matson Dec. 27, 1957, in Portland, Ore., and they lived in Seattle for most of their married lives. They had one daughter, Melinda. The couple retired to Clarkston in 1992. Their door was always open to others, and Bonnie could often be found cooking large meals for gatherings of friends and neighbors. She enjoyed playing pinochle, reading (especially the Bible), and crocheting afghans, which she often gave as gifts. Many of Melinda's friends referred to Bonnie as "mom."
Bonnie is survived by her mother, Wilma Tyler; twin sister, Betty Russell; brother Fred Williams; daughter Melinda (Dave) Crawford; and grandsons Lucas and Kellen Crawford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Matson; father Elisha Blankinship; and son Eddie Blankinship.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
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