Mary Matern

Mary S. Matern Gone For a Drive Mary Elizabeth Sorenson Mabey Matern, 79, passed away June 9, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was special, special. Born March 5, 1929 in Bingham Canyon, Utah, daughter of Irvin and Golda Beck Sorenson. Married Milford R. Mabey October 6, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple; he preceded her in death. Married Walter Edwin William Matern January 20, 1978. She was a member of the Heritage LDS Ward where she was the ward organist. She played the piano and organ since her teen years. Her first joy was her family. She had a life-long love of music and was a people person. She enjoyed serving her friends and neighbors, being by the ocean, and always wanted to ride the canyons. Survived by husband, Walt; children: Susan (Phillip) Cook, Dan (Marge) Mabey and Scott (Laura) Mabey; stepchildren: Janet Scott, Marsha Rush, Sandra West, Bruce (Rut) Matern, Joann (Matt) Mace and Helen Jelitto; 28 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; brother, Jay (Darlene) Sorenson. Also preceded in death by parents; sister, Jeanne Churich; stepson, Paul Matern; step great-grandson, Shaine Burton. A special thanks to Janet and Walt for Moms loving care through her physical trials, and to the staff of Life Care Home Health and Highland Care Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 13, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at the Heritage Ward, 41 West 6280 South where a viewing will be held, 10-10:45 a.m. Interment, South Jordan City Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home. Beep, Beep